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After a decade of bad blood the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen grudge match is on.
Tyson Pedro vs. Taimoor Khan took place on February 26, 2025, at Panthers Leagues Club in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. This boxing match features Tyson Pedro, a former UFC light heavyweight, making his professional debut against Taimoor Khan in a 10-round main event for the WBC International Bridgerweight title. The undercard includes Jackson England vs. Sukpasried Ponphitak, Jake Wyllie vs. Allan Villanueva, Renold Quinlan vs. Kane Baker, and Alex Leapai Jr. vs. Tim Tusa. It’s a high-stakes night showcasing Pedro’s transition to boxing, broadcast live on Stan Sport and 9Go!.
In a high-stakes 12-round Trans-Tasman showdown, David Nyika and Floyd Masson will battle for the IBF’s No. 1 challenger position, with the winner earning a mandatory shot at the vacant IBF Cruiserweight World Championship.
Olympic medalist David Nyika (9-0) looks to continue his rise through the cruiserweight division when he faces Tommy Karpency (31-8-1) in Auckland, with IBF Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title on the line.
Heavy-hitting Australian prospect Jake Wyllie (17-2, 16 KOs) returns to the ring determined to bounce back from his recent setback against former unified world champion George Kambosos Jr. The 24-year-old will face experienced campaigner Youssef Dib (21-3, 11 KOs) in a high-stakes clash at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall. Dib, the slick Sydney native and brother of former world champion Billy Dib, brings veteran savvy and sharp boxing skills to the contest, making this a crucial test of Wyllie’s ambitions to climb back into title contention.
