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Zerafa's Fight Stopped Amid Injury, Fans Erupt

1/18/2026

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Officials stopped the fight in the third round after Michael Zerafa reported blurred vision to the ringside doctor during the bout with Nikita Tszyu.
Michael Zerafa claimed he suffered a shattered eye socket and retinal damage.
Fans threw objects into the ring after the stoppage.
Nikita Tszyu accused Zerafa of quitting, reflecting a growing discontent with Zerafa's boxing reputation.
The incident has raised questions about Zerafa's future in the sport.

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Officials stopped the fight in the third round after Michael Zerafa reported blurred vision to the ringside doctor during the bout with Nikita Tszyu.
Michael Zerafa claimed he suffered a shattered eye socket and retinal damage.
Fans threw objects into the ring after the stoppage.
Nikita Tszyu accused Zerafa of quitting, reflecting a growing discontent with Zerafa's boxing reputation.
The incident has raised questions about Zerafa's future in the sport.