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Nikita Tszyu vs. Oscar Diaz: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

There's a fight flying under the radar this week, but it carries real stakes. Two unbeaten fighters are set to collide as Nikita Tszyu faces Oscar Diaz with a regional title on the line and momentum at stake in the super welterweight division.

 (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
(Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Tszyu, the son of legendary former champion Kostya Tszyu and brother of former WBO champion Tim Tszyu, is looking to reset after a frustrating outing against Michael Zerafa, which ended in the third round due to a head clash and was ruled a no contest. Before that, he stopped Lulzim Ismaili, finished Koen Mazoudier, and outboxed Danilo Creati over the distance-showing both power and control.

Diaz enters in steady form. He's coming off a decision win over Leonardo Di Stefano to claim the WBC Latino title, adding to wins over Khalid Ennachat and Anderson Rangel. He also holds a split decision and stoppage win over Ezequiel Gurria.

Date, Time and How to Watch

  • Date: Wednesday, May 6
  • Start Time: 5:00 PM AEST / 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT
  • Location: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia

Fans can watch on Main Event via Foxtel as a pay-per-view. The event is also available on Kayo Sports as a standalone purchase.

Ring Walk (Estimated)

  • Main Event: ~8:30 PM AEST / ~6:30 AM ET / ~3:30 AM PT

Full Fight Card

  • Nikita Tszyu vs. Oscar Diaz - WBO International Super Welterweight Title
  • Callum Peters vs. Joeshon James - Middleweight
  • Kirra Ruston vs. Berkay Varol - Light Heavyweight
  • Jack Bowen vs. Tonga Tongotongo - Super Middleweight
  • Rahim Mundine vs. Lance McDonald - Super Welterweight

Prelims

  • Brandon Grach vs. Caleb Tialu
  • Brent Walton vs. Jayden Vasica
  • Wayne Telepe vs. Benjamin Amos
  • Kyron Dryden vs. Hunter Ioane

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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM.

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