Blair Geraghty

Former world champion and Australian superstar Tim Tszyu will square off against undefeated rising contender Denis Nurja for the vacant WBO International Middleweight Title.

Tim Tszyu makes his long-awaited return to his home city of Sydney on 17 December 2025, stepping back into the spotlight after nearly three years away. Standing in his path is undefeated American knockout artist Anthony Velazquez — a dangerous prospect hungry to make a statement on Australian soil.

Nikita Tszyu will make his highly anticipated return to the ring, aiming to continue his unbeaten record (10-0, 8 KOs), facing his seventh unbeaten opponent, Lulzim Ismaili (12-0, 7 KOs). Nikita has built a reputation as one of Australia's most entertaining fighters with his last fight 12 months ago v Koen Mazoudier, named 2024 fight of the year.

ONE Friday Fights 79: Chanaidonmueang vs. Abdulmuslimov was an MMA event produced by ONE Championship. The event broadcasted live in Asia primetime on September 13, and featured 24 rising Muay Thai and MMA stars duking it out for a life-changing US$100,000 contract with ONE Championship. The main event involved former Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongchai Chanaidonmueang facing off against 20-year-old Russian phenom Amir Abdulmuslimov in their 126-pound Muay Thai battle.