Nikita Tszyu’s March blockbuster boxing comeback planned against Brock Jarvis or Michael Zerafa

Nikita Tszyu will be back in the ring early next year – with a domestic pay per view blockbuster on the cards. And it could be a chance to settle a bitter family feud.

Nikita Tszyu will kick off 2025 with a domestic pay per view blockbuster in March, with negotiations underway to have ‘The Butcher’ fight either Brock Jarvis or Michael Zerafa.

This masthead can confirm the fight will be held in early March and has loosely been scheduled to be staged at the ICC Convention Centre in Darling Harbour.

“We’re a chance of moving it to Qudos Bank though – it’s a big enough fight,” No Limit CEO Matt Rose told this masthead.

“We’re just negotiating with all the parties now.”

Zerafa has signed a mutli-year deal with No Limit, and has his sights set squarely on both Tszyu brothers.

Tszyu (L) hasn’t fought since his entertaining win over Koen Mazoudier in August (R). Picture: Grant Trouville

Tim and Zerafa were scheduled to fight in Newcastle in 2021, before the ‘Pretty Boy’ pulled out on late notice due to concerns over travelling interstate around Covid.

Three years on, and Tszyu hasn’t forgotten.

“I’ll never forget the fact that when we were sitting a week out from the fight and he does a bitch move like that when we’d been getting prepped for three months,” Tim Tszyu told this masthead.

“That’s something I don’t forgive.

“I promised my grandpa back then that this f***wit is never gonna get another opportunity.”

Painters replace Michael Zerafa on the mural to promote the upcoming fight between Tim Tszyu and Zerafa's replacement. Picture: Getty

The Tszyu brothers’ manager, Glen Jennings, said a fight with Nikita makes sense though.

“If Michael Zerafa wants to fight one of the Tszyus, he can fight Nikita,” Jennings told this masthead.

“And we’ll do that when we’re ready and on our terms.

“Nikita’s got plenty of options, but Zerafa and Brock Jarvis are both welcome to get in the ring with Nikita when we can schedule it.”

Zerafa has been campaigning for a massive domestic showdown with the older Tszyu brother, but Jennings is less certain.

“The only time you’ll see any of our team talking about Zerafa is in response to one of his outbursts,” Jennings said.

“It’s been that way since the Newcastle debacle and the way that was conducted.

“Tim hasn’t forgotten that.

Michael Zerafa is ready to take on one of the Tszyu brothers. Picture: Getty

“But, Michael’s signed with No Limit, so get on with it. Do what you’re supposed to do and start fighting people.

“There’s plenty of names out there for him not including Tim Tszyu. Tim shouldn’t even really be included.

“Michael Zerafa has the opportunity to do some good things, and if Nikita’s one of them, great.

“I don’t think he knows what he’s in for with Nikita, but that’s his choice.”

Jarvis returned with a knockout win over Adrian Rodriguez on Friday. Pictures: No Limit Boxing/Gregg Porteous

Tszyu and Jarvis have been on a collision course for most of the year after Tszyu revealed details of a sparring session they had early in their respective boxing careers.

“I remember kicking his ass. So, let’s go again,” Nikita told this masthead.

“We’ll see how much he’s improved. With small 10 ounce gloves (in the pros) and over 10 rounds…Poor Brocky.”

Jarvis capped off his own comeback on Friday night, returning from an 18-month layoff with a fourth round knockout of Adrian Rodriguez.

He immediately called out Nikita, but isn’t worried if Zerafa gets in first, with Ben Hussein, Hass Hamdan and Koen Mazoudier all interested in fighting him.

“If he wants to fight Zerafa, that’s fine,” Jarvis told this masthead.

“I just want to make progress. If the fight’s there, I’m ready.

Brock Jarvis (L) returned from an 18-month layoff against Adrian Rodriguez. Picture: No Limit Boxing

“It’s great (they’re calling me out). They’re all the same to me – line ‘em up. It’s like a never left at all.”

Meanwhile, Nikita is close to making a full recovery from the hand surgery he needed after his entertaining with over Mazoudier in August.

“He’s had multiple repairs done to his hand and it’s all healed up,” Jennings said. “He’s not doing full contact yet, but he’s back in the gym and is close.

“When you’ve got bones and tendons, it takes some time, but he’s coming along nicely.

“It’s been good for him to have a bit of a step back, and 2025 is going to be a massive year for Nikita and for Tim.

“We’re going to be busy and we’re going to reclaim what’s ours.”

Originally published as Nikita Tszyu’s March blockbuster boxing comeback planned against Brock Jarvis or Michael Zerafa