Nikita Tsi will face Danilo Creti in his first defense of the Australian super welterweight title at Hordern Pavilion.
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Globe meeting explodes as rivals nearly take blows
Nikita Tze's latest pay-per-view event gets off to a fiery start after two entourages participating in tonight's IBF world title fight get into a heated argument over gloves during a regulations meeting. Some say the argument turned almost physical.
Fox Sports Australia reports that IBF Light Heavyweight Eliminator contestants Jerome Pamperone and Malik Zinado were involved in a heated altercation that ironically had nothing to do with the gloves being used. However, the allegations were made with contempt.
Zinado was given three gloves by Pampelone's team, one of which reportedly had the Kiwi's name written on it.
However, despite naming his rival, Ginado decided he wanted the glove, much to the surprise of Pampelone's camp.
It was a scene of tension and abuse, with someone seen on the table and Zinado's brother reportedly throwing a glove at Pampelone's trainer Isaac Peach.
The exchange took place Tuesday night during a Globe meeting inside the Entertainment Quarter offices, with tonight's co-main bout set to be an explosive affair between two undefeated fighters. is certain.
With tensions between the two sides nearing boiling point, authorities took drastic measures to increase security both at ringside and in the audience.
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Pampelone, who fights based in New Zealand and is signed to No Limit Stables, is undefeated in 18 fights, while Libyan-born Zinado is on a tear with a 21-fight winning streak.
This comes after No Limit CEO George Rhodes reminded all fighters that there is a $20,000 bonus up for grabs for a KO or performance that night.
In the main event, Tszyu will look to maintain his undefeated record against clumsy Italian challenger Danilo Creati.
Watch the undercard card starting at 5:30pm AEST on Fox Sports 503 and Kayo before the main card begins at 7pm.
Boxing: Nikita Tsi returns to the ring for the first time in 2024, defends title against Danilo Creati and goes on to win four more big titles | Wednesday, April 24, 7pm AEST | Main Event on Kayo Sports and Order together now.
full card
Main Card (Main Event starts at 7pm)
Nikita Tzi (c) v Danilo Creti — Australian super welterweight title fight
Jerome Pampelone vs. Malik Zinado — IBF Light Heavyweight World Title Eliminator
Clara Resculat (c) v Lynn Sandström — WBA super flyweight world title fight
Mateo Tapia vs. Keever Gonzalez — Battle for the vacant WBO world middleweight title
Benjamin Hussein (c) v Mason Smith — WBA Oceania Super Welterweight Title Fight
PRELIMS (5:30 p.m. on channel 503)
Jasmine Parr vs Sarah Watt — Super Flyweight
Chanel Dargan vs Christine Gillespie — Super Bantamweight
Charlie Kazzi vs Joe Kara — Lightweight
Andrei Mikhailovic vs Les Sherrington — Catchweight 78kg
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