The Australian’s protestations, in turn, were as weak and unconvincing as the cut he had barely suffered; the damage to his reputation will no doubt prove significantly more. The 27-year-old Tszyu, who described himself as “numb”, refused to rule out a future contest between them being scheduled, but the promoters No Limit and broadcasters Main Event will almost certainly recognise that Zerafa’s involvement in another big fight is not something in which others will be tempted to invest.
