Tim Tszyu has the chance to add another super welterweight world title to his collection when he takes on Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Tszyu was slated to fight Keith Thurman, but the latter was forced to withdraw due to a bicep injury suffered in training.
Fundora, who was already set to feature on the card against his former sparring partner Serhii Bohachuk, was subsequently elevated into the main event to take on Tszyu for the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles.
The American represents a unique challenge for Tszyu given there is a staggering 23cm difference in height between the two.
However, it could spell danger for Fundora given Tszyu’s trademark are his ripping body shots.
Also featuring on the card is Australian middleweight star Michael Zerafa as he takes on Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title.
Zerafa, the mandatory challenger for the title, has patiently bided his time despite a myriad of setbacks outside of the ring and will look to win his first world championship.
Australian fight fans can catch all the action from Tszyu’s world title showdown against Fundora on Main Event via Kayo Sports.
The prelims are also available to watch on Kayo Sports as well as Channel 503.
WHERE IS THE FIGHT?
Tszyu’s bout against Fundora takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world.
It’ll mark Tszyu’s first bout in Sin City, but it will not be his first fight in the US having beaten Terrell Gausha in Minnesota back in 2022.
WHAT’S ON THE LINE?
Tszyu will not only defend his WBO super welterweight title, he will also have the chance to add the WBC super welterweight title to his collection.
It would mean the Australian star will be halfway to becoming the undisputed super welterweight champion, with the IBF title vacant and Israil Madrimov holding the WBA title in the division.
