Michael Zerafa

Middleweight
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Michael Zerafa
"Pretty Boy"

31

Wins

4

Losses

0

Draws

None

KO%
  • 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
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