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KELL BROOK will step into the ring with relatively unknown Michael Zerafa in the WBA world super-welterweight title eliminator.

The British boxer will look to see off his latest opponent, with a view to take on Amir Khan next.

 Michael Zerafa is preparing to fight Kell Brook in Sheffield
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Michael Zerafa is preparing to fight Kell Brook in Sheffield

Who is Michael Zerafa?

The Australian was born March 25, 1992 - that's makes him 26.

He is also half-Maltese on his father's side.

With the nickname of 'Pretty Boy' Zerafa has often had to remind fans that he is a boxer and not a stripper, having previously been spotted in the famous Chippendales attire of no shirt and a bowtie.

 Nicknamed Pretty Boy, Zerafa has previously hit back at people claiming he is more of model than a boxer
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Nicknamed Pretty Boy, Zerafa has previously hit back at people claiming he is more of model than a boxer

What is Zerafa's fight record?

Zerafa started out in the paid ranks at quite a young age, kicking off his pro career just a week before his 19th birthday.

Since then, the Aussie has amassed 25 wins and two defeats in the ring - but his record outside of his home country will please his next fighter, Kell Brook.

Zerafa has fought outside of Australia, losing on both occasions, first in Moscow before his Stateside debut saw him left knocked out.

Bu he has since claimed regional titles, including holding the WBA Oceania super welterweight belt.

 Zerafa has lost twice including on his USA debut
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Zerafa has lost twice including on his USA debutCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Zerafa takes on Kell Brook in just his overseas bout
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Zerafa takes on Kell Brook in just his overseas bout

When is Kell Brook vs Michael Zerafa?

Brook will take on Zerafa, aka Pretty Boy, on Saturday, December 8.

The fight will be held at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield - the Brit's hometown.

The bout is a WBA world super welterweight title eliminator with Jarret Hurd currently the WBA Super champion and Michel Soro holding the regular belt.

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