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What time is the Nikita Tszyu vs Ben Mahoney and how to watch? Nikita Tszyu is one win away from taking a major step towards the world title picture. But first he must get past unbeaten Australian Ben Mahoney in a huge all-Aussie showdown on the Gold Coast on Wednesday night. Tszyu v Mahoney | Wednesday August 26 from 7pm AEST | The only thing standing between Nikita and an IBF world title shot is Ben Mahoney. The stage is set for an All-Australian blockbuster with the winner securing a direct shot at IBF champion, Josh Kelly. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. Tszyu (12-0, 10 KOs) enters as the favourite and one of Australian boxing’s biggest drawcards, having stopped 10 of his 12 professional opponents during his rapid rise through the super-welterweight division. But Mahoney (17-0-1, 9 KOs) brings considerably more experience and, importantly, has never been beaten as a professional. Their clash will serve as an IBF super-welterweight world title eliminator, putting both Australians within touching distance of the biggest opportunity of their careers. Tszyu has labelled Mahoney potentially the most technical opponent he has faced and believes victory will prove he is ready to take the next step. “I’ve always viewed him as the guy I need to beat to get to the world stage,” Tszyu said. “He’s going to be hard, and I have to be really prepared for it.” There has been plenty of respect between the pair, but Mahoney has made clear he believes there are weaknesses he can exploit. “He’s a good fighter who is big, strong, explosive and comes in there to get his fights done ... but there are also a lot of holes in his game,” Mahoney said. For Tszyu, victory would move him another step towards a potential showdown with reigning IBF champion Josh Kelly while keeping several blockbuster future fights alive. For Mahoney, Wednesday night represents the opportunity he has spent years working towards, and the chance to derail Tszyu’s plans with the biggest victory of his career. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Tszyu versus Mahoney on the Gold Coast. BROADCAST DETAILS The prelims will be shown live on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports from 5pm AEST. The main card then begins from 7pm AEST, with Tszyu and Mahoney expected to make their ring walks any time from 9pm AEST onwards, live on Kayo Sports and Main Event. Fox Sports Australia will also be running a live blog throughout the night. DATE & TIME Nikita Tszyu vs Ben Mahoney takes place on Wednesday, August 26. The prelims begin from 5pm AEST, before the main card gets underway from 7pm AEST. VENUE Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, QLD TSZYU VS MAHONEY FIGHT CARD MAIN CARD • Nikita Tszyu (12-0, 10 KOs) vs. Ben Mahoney (17-0-1, 9 KOs), super welterweight – IBF world title eliminator • Blake Wells (13-2) vs. Callum Peters (8-0), middleweight – IBF Pan Pacific title • Kirra Ruston (9-0) vs. Saundre Simmons (9-0), light heavyweight • Koen Mazoudier (15-4-1) vs. Sam Beck (8-1), middleweight • Brandon Grach (6-1) vs. Ike Pluto (5-3), heavyweight PRELIMS • Max Reeves (13-1-1) vs. Oliver Firth (8-0), super middleweight • Rahim Mundine (3-0) vs. Jae Larsen (1-1-1), super welterweight • Vegas Larfield (14-1) vs. Jubert Buhat (9-0), featherweight • Luke Williams (debut) vs. Prem Rungtiwa (0-1), super welterweight • Louise Creaven (5-2) vs. Thanchanok Phanan (21-15), welterweight • Callum Young (1-0) vs. Octavio Soares (0-2), super welterweight