Matchroom Boxing has signed Australian middleweight Michael Zerafa, with the promotional company confirming the move and teasing that his next fight will be announced soon.
“Welcome to the team, Michael Zerafa,” Matchroom said on social media. “Another exciting addition to our middleweight mix. Fight news dropping soon for Pretty Boy.”
Zerafa joins Matchroom at 34 years old after spending much of his career fighting in Australia. His biggest wins came against Jeff Horn, whom he stopped in nine rounds in 2019, and Anthony Mundine, who was knocked out in the first round of his final professional fight in 2021.
The Australian’s recent form has been mixed. He challenged WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara in March 2024 but was stopped in the second round. Earlier this year, his fight with Nikita Tszyu ended in a controversial third-round no contest after an accidental clash of heads left Zerafa complaining of vision problems.
Matchroom has not yet confirmed whether Zerafa will be kept active in Australia or placed on international DAZN cards. For now, the signing gives him a fresh platform as he begins the next stage of his career.
Image Credit: DAZN