Michael Zerafa
"Pretty Boy"
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- Birth Name: Contribute
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- Born: March 25, 1992
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 31
- Height: 5′ 11″
- Weight: 160 lb
- Reach: 71½″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Pro Debut: March 18, 2011
- Nationality: Australia
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- Total Bouts: 35
- Total Rounds: 30
Michael Zerafa is a talented Australian professional boxer with a 30-4 record, including 19 knockout wins. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, on March 25, 1992, Zerafa made his debut as a boxer at the age of 18 on March 18, 2011. He quickly gained momentum by winning his first 15 consecutive fights. Over the course of his career, Zerafa has fought in the Light-middleweight and Middleweight weight classes, and has faced some of the sport's leading fighters.
In total, Zerafa has fought 34 times as a professional boxer, winning 30 of those bouts, including 19 by knockout. He has lost four times, with one of those losses coming via knockout. He has never experienced a draw or no-contest in his career.
Zerafa's most notable victories include defeating former WBO welterweight world champion Jeff Horn, whom Zerafa defeated via ninth-round TKO on August 31, 2019. Zerafa also scored an impressive first-round knockout victory over boxing legend Anthony Mundine on March 13, 2021.
In terms of career highlights, Zerafa's fight against Jeff Horn stands out as one of his most significant moments in the ring, showcasing his skill and power as a boxer. Zerafa also held the Commonwealth super-welterweight title in 2018, adding to his growing list of accomplishments.
While Zerafa has encountered some losses in his career, all of them have been in non-title bouts. His first loss came against Arif Magomedov, who defeated Zerafa via 10-round unanimous decision on October 24, 2014, which ended Zerafa's 15-fight win streak. Since then, Zerafa has suffered three additional losses by decision and one via knockout.
Zerafa's most recent fight was a non-title bout against Issac Hardman on April 20, 2022, which Zerafa won via 2nd round TKO. Zerafa is currently on a three-fight winning streak and continues to improve as a boxer.
Despite his success in the ring, Zerafa's personal life has remained mostly private. Not much is known about his upbringing or family life aside from the fact that his mother is Australian and his father is from Malta.
Zerafa is known by his nickname "Pretty Boy," which is a nod to his good looks and stylish appearance outside of the ring. Despite his sharp fashion sense, Zerafa is known for his aggressive and hard-hitting style inside the ring.
In conclusion, Michael Zerafa is an accomplished Australian professional boxer with a growing list of accolades and victories. He has proven himself as a formidable opponent in the ring, and his signature wins over some of boxing's most notable fighters have solidified his place as a rising star in the sport. While he has faced some setbacks along the way, Zerafa's determination and skill have helped him to continue to grow and succeed as a professional boxer.
Michael Zerafa Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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34 | Apr 20, 2022 | 30 | Issac Hardman | Win | TKO2 |
33 | Dec 20, 2021 | 29 | Siliveni Nawai | Win | TKO4 |
32 | Mar 13, 2021 | 28 | Anthony Mundine | Win | TKO1 |
31 | Dec 18, 2019 | 27 | Jeff Horn | Loss | MD |
30 | Aug 31, 2019 | 27 | Jeff Horn | Win | TKO9 |
29 | Apr 12, 2019 | 27 | Les Sherrington | Win | KO2 |
28 | Dec 8, 2018 | 26 | Kell Brook | Loss | UD |
27 | Aug 31, 2018 | 26 | Beni Gruda | Win | TKO3 |
26 | Jun 1, 2018 | 26 | Wade Ryan | Win | UD |
25 | Mar 16, 2018 | 25 | Adam Harper | Win | UD |
24 | Jun 17, 2017 | 25 | Tomas Andres Reynoso | Win | KO6 |
23 | Dec 10, 2016 | 24 | Daniel Coppin | Win | TKO3 |
22 | Aug 13, 2016 | 24 | Istvan Zeller | Win | TKO5 |
21 | Apr 22, 2016 | 24 | Yosuke Kirima | Win | UD |
20 | Dec 6, 2015 | 23 | Gustavo Alberto Sanchez | Win | KO4 |
19 | Sep 12, 2015 | 23 | Peter Quillin | Loss | KO5 |
18 | Mar 27, 2015 | 23 | Yuttana Wongda | Win | TKO4 |
17 | Dec 5, 2014 | 22 | Bruno Carvalho | Win | TKO5 |
16 | Oct 24, 2014 | 22 | Arif Magomedov | Loss | UD |
15 | Jun 27, 2014 | 22 | Joe Rea | Win | UD |
14 | Feb 27, 2014 | 21 | Luke Sharp | Win | UD |
13 | Dec 13, 2013 | 21 | Athit Praditphon | Win | TKO8 |
12 | Nov 8, 2013 | 21 | Amnat Daengphayap | Win | KO2 |
11 | Jun 7, 2013 | 21 | Rey Anton Olarte | Win | UD |
10 | Apr 19, 2013 | 21 | Richard Kenneth Carr | Win | TKO3 |
9 | Feb 21, 2013 | 20 | Adrian Campbell | Win | UD |
8 | Nov 16, 2012 | 20 | David Galvin | Win | UD |
7 | Jun 29, 2012 | 20 | Ariel Omongos | Win | TKO2 |
6 | Nov 11, 2011 | 19 | Faisal Fayad | Win | SD |
5 | Aug 26, 2011 | 19 | Xingxin Yang | Win | TKO4 |
4 | Jul 22, 2011 | 19 | Aswin Cabuy | Win | UD |
3 | Jul 8, 2011 | 19 | Jean Claude | Win | TKO1 |
2 | Apr 1, 2011 | 19 | David Gall | Win | UD |
1 | Mar 18, 2011 | 18 | Peter Makrypodis | Win | KO1 |