Anniversary adds to moment for next Tszyu

Brisbane's floods won't stop Nikita Tszyu from continuing the family legacy, set to begin his professional boxing career almost 30 years to the day since father Kostya first stepped into the ring.

The 24-year-old was set to fight Townsville's Aaron Stahl on Wednesday night at the Brisbane Convention Centre, only for the bout to be delayed 24 hours and then shifted twice.

They will face off at Nissan Arena - home to the Brisbane Bullets and Queensland Firebirds in the NBL and Super Netball respectively - after promoters had earlier flagged the Fortitude Music Hall for the bout.

Dennis Hogan and Wade Ryan will also feature in an IBO super welterweight title eliminator as part of a hefty undercard.

The younger brother of world title contender Tim, Nikita has shelved life as an architect to join the family business that officially commenced when Kostya fought Darrell Hiles on March 1, 1992.

He's managed by Glen Jennings, who was in Kostya's corner when he dominated the light-welterweight division in the early 2000s.

"It's just so exciting. It's also a privilege. It was 30 years ago (when) Kostya made his pro debut here in Australia, and here we are sitting with his youngest boy Nikita," Jennings said.

"It's a bit of history here and everyone should embrace that. It's very fortunate for the Australian boxing community to have that luxury three times over - to watch the Tszyu family perform.

"For those generations that didn't see Kostya and are now watching Tim, enjoy this next process because this young man is going to go all the way."

Nikita believes he can handle the pressure that comes with his surname, against an opponent that's had two wins and a draw in three professional appearances.

"There's a big shadow for me to