Nikita Tszyu and Ben Bommber, two undefeated Australian boxers, are set to face off on Wednesday at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne in a 6-round super welterweight bout. Tszyu is the son of former world champion Kostya Tszyu, while Bommber is a rising star in the Australian boxing scene. The two fighters have a similar record of 5-0, with four knockouts apiece. However, the young Tszyu is the massive favorite of the sportsbooks.
Boxing: Super Welterweight
Location: Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia
Where to watch: Fox Sports
Date: 24.05.2023. 13.30
Nikita Tszyu
Turning professional just over one year ago in March 2022, Nikita Tszyu demolished all the opposition before him. Picking up four wins last year, the southpaw has continued his streak by stopping Bo Belbin this March. Of his five fights, only Ben Horn went the distance with him. Tszyu quit boxing at sixteen after winning the junior national championship to focus on schooling and work. The 25-year-old returned 30 years after his father's first professional fight to make his professional debut in March 2022.
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- Age: 25
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Record: 5-0
Ben Bommber
Benjamin Bommber is an Australian boxer who debuted professionally in March 2021 with a TKO of Scott Kelly. Last year he picked up three victories, two knockouts, and one decision. The 21-year-old's last fight was in November 2022 against Ankush Hooda, which Bommber won by majority decision (MD).
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- Age: 21
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 5-0
Betting Odds
On 1XBET, over 3.5 is priced at 1.87 odds, while the under goes for 1.81. Bet 365 lists Nikita Tszyu to win by knockout at 1.36 odds and by decision at 3.20. Over at Coinplay, Nikita Tszyu to win the fight in round 2 is available for 5.5 odds. Betting on him stopping Bommber in the first round is priced at 7 odds, also on Coinplay.
