Max Reeves Dominates: Unanimous Decision Solidifies Super
Max Reeves beat Sonny Abid by unanimous decision in a six-round super-middleweight bout on the Tszyu–Zerafa undercard in Brisbane. All three judges scored it 60–54 for Reeves, according to The Ring’s full-card results and the Bairnsdale Advertiser.
Reeves gets the decision
Reeves and Abid met on January 16, 2026, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Reeves won every round on the judges’ cards, earning a 60–54 unanimous decision. The local report described Reeves landing consistently while Abid’s wrestling disrupted the action, adding context to the wide scorecards.
The bout featured on the undercard of Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa. Other results from the card included Liam Wilson’s fourth-round knockout of Rodex Piala and Stevan Ivic’s majority-decision win over Liam Talivaa.
Context and Significance
A 60–54 score from all three judges describes a clean sweep across the six-round contest. Reeves won every round on the official cards, and the unanimous decision left no disagreement over the result. That kind of score should be reported precisely without turning it into a claim about a stoppage or title advancement. The bout was one of the supporting contests on the Brisbane card, giving Reeves a full-distance win and a measured result against Abid.
A full-distance return to action
The Brisbane appearance was Reeves’ first fight since July 25, according to the local report. The 25-year-old Stratford boxer completed all six rounds, giving him sustained competitive work after the gap between appearances. Abid’s attempts to tie him up interrupted exchanges, but they did not prevent Reeves from building a clear lead with the judges.
Coach Paul Carroll praised Reeves’ commitment and development after the bout. The result also moved Reeves to 12 wins, one loss and one draw, with eight knockouts, as recorded in FIGHTMAG’s event results. Abid’s record became 9–3.
The three identical scorecards underline the consistency of the performance. Although Reeves did not add another knockout, he won decisively over the scheduled distance and closed the preliminary portion of the card. The victory provided a solid start to his 2026 campaign on a prominent Australian boxing event.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
