Former world champion Tim Tszyu formally kicked off combat week in Sydney as he confronted undefeated challenger Denis Nurja forward of their extremely anticipated showdown this weekend.
The pair will headline Premier Boxing Champions Championship Boxing on Prime Video this Saturday, April 4 (U.S. date), dwell from the WIN Leisure Centre.
The cardboard begins streaming at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT completely on Amazon Prime Video for Prime members in america and choose international locations.
Tszyu Returns Residence Seeking to Reignite Title Run
Tszyu, the previous WBO Tremendous Welterweight Championship titleholder, enters the bout decided to restart his climb towards one other world championship alternative.
The Australian star has been coaching in Miami underneath revered coach Pedro Diaz and can be preventing for simply the second time with Diaz in his nook.
“That is unbelievable to be again dwelling in Australia,” Tszyu mentioned throughout a media exercise in Sydney. “Australia will at all times be dwelling for me.”
Tszyu additionally made clear that he’s coming into the combat with a singular mindset.
“The phrase annihilation has been in my head for the final seven weeks. That’s all I need to do.”
Nurja Arrives Undefeated and Assured
Standing throughout the ring can be undefeated contender Nurja, who enters the combat ranked No. 12 by the WBA.
The challenger ready for the chance with coaching camps in Italy and London earlier than arriving in Australia earlier this week.
Regardless of Tszyu’s star energy, Nurja made it clear he’s targeted solely on the duty forward.
“I respect Tim. He’s nonetheless a terrific fighter,” Nurja mentioned. “However the ring will determine it, not the speaking.”
Nurja additionally addressed hypothesis about Tszyu probably pursuing larger fights afterward, together with a conflict with Errol Spence Jr..
“He nonetheless has to cross via me earlier than excited about that,” Nurja mentioned.
Key Fights on the Undercard
The occasion can even characteristic a number of high-stakes matchups.
Australia’s unbeaten contender Sam Goodman will sq. off with Argentina’s Rodrigo Ruiz in a 12-round IBF 126-pound title eliminator.
In the meantime, undefeated 2024 Australian Olympian Callum Peters faces fellow unbeaten fighter Delio Mouzinho in a middleweight conflict.
The occasion is promoted by No Restrict Boxing and TGB Promotions.
In accordance with No Restrict Boxing CEO George Rose, the combat represents a serious second for Tszyu.
“It’s the primary time Tim has fought in Wollongong,” Rose mentioned. “He’s dealing with an undefeated fighter, so it’s a troublesome check and a combat that might set him up for enormous alternatives later this yr.”
Important Occasion – Tremendous Welterweight
Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja
IBF 126-Pound Title Eliminator
Sam Goodman vs. Rodrigo Ruiz
Middleweight Bout
Callum Peters vs. Delio Mouzinho
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