Who is Michael Zerafa, what is his fight record and when does he face Kell Brook?
The British boxer will step into the ring in Sheffield with a relatively unknown fighter - but will hope Zerafa's record outside of his own country continues
The British boxer will step into the ring in Sheffield with a relatively unknown fighter - but will hope Zerafa's record outside of his own country continues
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.
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.
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.
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.