Boxing Match Preview: Toese Vousiutu (8-2-0, 5 KOs) vs. Demsey McKean (23-2-0, 15 KOs)
The upcoming boxing event showcases a heavyweight clash between Australian southpaw Demsey “The Tower” McKean (23-2, 15 KOs) and fellow Aussie Toese “The Boss” Vousiutu (8-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-round bout on the undercard of No Limit Boxing’s “Tszyu vs. Zerafa: No Limit On PPV” card. This matchup pits McKean’s technical boxing and reach against Vousiutu’s aggressive, come-forward style, adding depth to a card headlined by the domestic grudge match between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa. While not the main attraction, this heavyweight tilt could steal the show with its potential for early fireworks, given both fighters’ knockout power and Vousiutu’s reputation for never being in a dull fight.
Venue Location
The event is hosted at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
This 11,000-capacity arena in the Boondall suburb is a go-to venue for major Australian combat sports events, known for its lively crowd and annual hosting of high-profile boxing cards. The location favors both fighters as Australians, but McKean, from Ipswich (near Brisbane), may enjoy a slight home-state edge in crowd support.
Prelims starting at approximately 5:00 PM AEST local time (6:00 AM GMT / 1:00 AM ET).
The main card begins around 7:00 PM AEST (8:00 AM GMT / 3:00 AM ET), and the McKean-Vousiutu bout, as an undercard feature, is expected to have ring walks at about 8:30 PM AEST (9:30 AM GMT / 4:30 AM ET), subject to undercard progression. The event is available via pay-per-view on No Limit Boxing’s platforms, with international streaming options through services like Main Event in Australia.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either fighter as of January 13, 2026.
McKean has no documented setbacks from his last outing or training camp, appearing fully recovered from his 2024 knockout loss. Vousiutu, known for his durability in grueling fights, shows no signs of lingering issues from previous bouts, including his 2025 loss to Stevan Ivic. Both have been active in promotions without any medical flags. On the broader card, Rahim Mundine pulled out due to a calf strain, but this doesn’t impact the heavyweight matchup.
Fighter Matchups
This eight-round heavyweight (over 200 lbs) bout is part of a 10-fight card emphasizing Australian talent and heavyweight action.
McKean, 35, stands at 6’6″ with a 78″ reach, favoring a southpaw stance for range control. Vousiutu, 32, is shorter at around 6’2″ but brings relentless aggression and a high fight IQ from his throwback style.
Recent Form
Demsey McKean: Rebounding from setbacks, McKean holds a 3-2 record in his last five outings, with two KOs.
His most recent fight was a first-round TKO loss to Moses Itauma on December 21, 2024, exposing vulnerabilities to speed. Prior: A 12th-round TKO loss to Filip Hrgovic in August 2023, but wins include a stoppage over Patrick Korte in 2022 and decisions in regional bouts. McKean has focused on conditioning in camp, averaging fights every 8-10 months, and boasts a 65% KO rate with experience against top heavyweights.
Toese Vousiutu: Competitive but inconsistent, with a 2-2 record in his last four (one draw unconfirmed), including two KOs.
Last bout: UD10 loss to Stevan Ivic in 2025, a humdinger where he showed heart. Before: Decision loss to Kiki Leutele in August 2023 (possible hand injury), but wins over Nathaneal Tuteru (2023) and Marvin Feterika (2022) via stoppage. Vousiutu’s 63% KO rate shines in wars, but he’s gone the distance in recent step-ups. Both enter after losses but with time to prepare, favoring McKean’s experience.
Fight History
This marks the first professional encounter between McKean and Vousiutu, with no prior sparring or shared opponents noted.
McKean’s career highlights include titles like the Australian heavyweight belt, while Vousiutu has built his rep through gritty regional fights. The stylistic clash—McKean’s jab-and-move vs. Vousiutu’s pressure—could lead to a tactical early chess match turning into a brawl, per previews emphasizing Vousiutu’s chaos-creation.
FIGHT ODDS
Toese Vousiutu + 220
Demsey McKean – 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 15, 2025
