Best fights of Michael Zerafa
Over 15 years as a professional, Michael Zerafa has compiled a 35-5 (23) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Zerafa KOs Jeff Horn
On August 31, 2019 Michael Zerafa fought Jeff Horn for the WBA Oceania and WBO Oriental middleweight titles. Zerafa was 27 years old with a record of 26-3, and Horn was 31 with a record of 19-1-1. Both Zerafa and Horn were coming off a win. Zerafa stopped Jeff Horn via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Michael Zerafa KOs Alejandro Ortiz
On August 12, 2026 Michael Zerafa faced Alejandro Ortiz in a middleweight bout. Zerafa was 34 years old with a record of 34-5, and Ortiz was 25 with a record of 26-1. Ortiz was coming off a win. Zerafa stopped Alejandro Ortiz via TKO in the 8th round.
3. Michael Zerafa KOs Mikey Dahlman
On August 20, 2025 Michael Zerafa defended his WBO InterContinental middleweight title against Mikey Dahlman. Zerafa was 33 years old with a record of 33-5, and Dahlman was 33 with a record of 18-1. Zerafa was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dahlman was on a 6-fight winning streak. Zerafa stopped Mikey Dahlman via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Michael Zerafa KOs Siliveni Nawai
On December 20, 2021 Michael Zerafa defended his WBA Oceania middleweight title against Siliveni Nawai. Zerafa was 29 years old with a record of 28-4, and Nawai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zerafa was coming off a win. Zerafa stopped Siliveni Nawai via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Michael Zerafa KOs Issac Hardman
On April 20, 2022 Michael Zerafa faced Issac Hardman in a middleweight bout. Zerafa was 30 years old with a record of 29-4, and Hardman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zerafa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zerafa stopped Issac Hardman via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Michael Zerafa loses to Kell Brook via unanimous decision
On December 8, 2018 Michael Zerafa faced Kell Brook in a super welterweight bout. Zerafa was 26 years old with a record of 25-2, and Brook was 32 with a record of 37-2. Zerafa was on a 8-fight winning streak and Brook was coming off a win. Zerafa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brook.
7. Michael Zerafa loses to Jeff Horn in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On December 18, 2019 Michael Zerafa defended his WBA Oceania and WBO Oriental middleweight titles against Jeff Horn. It was their second meeting. Zerafa was 27 years old with a record of 27-3, and Horn was 31 with a record of 19-2-1. Zerafa was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Horn was coming off a loss. Zerafa lost via majority decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Horn.
8. Michael Zerafa KOs Besir Ay
On March 12, 2025 Michael Zerafa fought Besir Ay for the vacant WBO InterContinental middleweight title. Zerafa was 32 years old with a record of 32-5, and Ay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zerafa was coming off a win. Zerafa stopped Besir Ay via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Michael Zerafa KOs Jose Agustin Julio
On August 31, 2018 Michael Zerafa defended his WBA Oceania super welterweight title against Jose Agustin Julio. Zerafa was 26 years old with a record of 24-2, and Julio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zerafa was on a 7-fight winning streak. Zerafa stopped Jose Agustin Julio via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Michael Zerafa KOs Renato Oliveira
On December 10, 2016 Michael Zerafa defended his IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title against Renato Oliveira. Zerafa was 24 years old with a record of 20-2, and Oliveira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zerafa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zerafa stopped Renato Oliveira via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.