Live: Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney meet in world title eliminator
Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney both put their undefeated records on the line for a chance to fight IBF super welterweight world champion, England's Josh Kelly. Follow live.
Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney fought to a draw on Wednesday night in Brisbane, with the judges splitting their scores. Tszyu believed Mahoney edged the contest, while Mahoney felt the same about himself. The fighters were both marked and appeared exhausted after the intense match. The result meant both boxers missed out on a chance to face the IBF world champion Josh Kelly. Undercard fights saw Cal Peters win the IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title and Kirra Ruston defeat Saundre Simmons by first round TKO.
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