Teremoana Teremoana takes on Hemi Ahio on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia. Fox Sports and DAZN’s Kayo Sports will broadcast the heavyweight fight live in Australia.
The Australian Olympian headlines Matchroom’s return to Melbourne against a New Zealand contender with more than twice his professional experience.
How to Watch Teremoana vs Ahio
Australian viewers can watch on Fox Sports or stream through DAZN’s Kayo Sports. The midweek card takes place at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, with Teremoana and Ahio topping the bill.
Main Event and Fighter Records
Teremoana Teremoana (12-0, 12 KOs) vs Hemi Ahio (25-1, 19 KOs)
Heavyweight.
Teremoana has finished all 12 of his professional fights inside the distance. Ahio brings 25 victories from 26 contests, including 19 stoppages, and previously held the WBC Middle East heavyweight title.
The matchup pits the Australian’s knockout run against an opponent who has already built a substantial professional record.
Teremoana Welcomes the Challenge
Teremoana intends to make the most of his headline appearance.
“I’m excited to be fighting again down in Melbourne and this time headlining against a strong opponent from New Zealand in Hemi Ahio,” he said.
“I am really looking forward to the challenge he will bring. Nothing changes for me. I am here to prove I am the best and Ahio is the next obstacle in my way.”
He made his intentions clear.
“I respect what he’s achieved but he shouldn’t have taken this fight.”
Ahio Arrives Confident
Ahio believes his preparation has equipped him to halt Teremoana’s winning run. The New Zealander expects both heavyweights to commit to their punches.
“I’m in great shape, maybe in the best shape I have been my entire career,” Ahio said.
“There’s going to be fireworks, and we will both be dropping big bombs. I’m ready to throw down with the big man. Let’s go!”
For fans planning to watch, the midweek card at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is headlined by this heavyweight bout on November 18, with Fox Sports and DAZN’s Kayo Sports providing live coverage in Australia. The matchup could accelerate Teremoana’s trajectory or reaffirm Ahio’s status as a durable contender.
From a tactical perspective, Teremoana will likely rely on early pressure and power punches to end the contest quickly, while Ahio can use his larger sample of professional rounds to manage distance and target bodywork. Conditioning and corner adjustments will probably determine whether this ends early or goes deeper into the fight.
This fight presents a compelling clash between an undefeated Australian knockout artist and a seasoned New Zealand contender with twice the professional experience. Teremoana’s 12 KOs in 12 fights show power, while Ahio’s 25-1 resume and 19 stoppages indicate resilience and ring craft. Broadcast details are clear for Australian viewers.