Nikita Tszyu vs Ben Mahoney IBF Eliminator set for Gold Coast

Undefeated Australian super‑welterweight Nikita Tszyu (12‑0, 10 KOs, IBF rank No. 7) will meet fellow unbeaten contender Ben Mahoney (17‑0‑1, 9 KOs, IBF rank No. 9) in an IBF super‑welterweight title eliminator on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The fight takes place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, and will be broadcast on Main Event and Kayo Sports in Australia. The winner becomes the mandatory challenger for the IBF world title, currently held by Britain’s Josh Kelly, who captured the belt in January 2026 and has defended it once. Both fighters view the bout as the most significant step toward a world‑title opportunity, with promoters highlighting the high‑stakes nature of the contest.