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.
BOXING: Tszyu v Fundora + Zerafa v Lara LIVE from Las Vegas | SUN 31 MAR 11AM AEDT | Exclusive to Main Event, order on Kayo Sports. No Kayo subscription needed.
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.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tszyu v Fundora!
Tim’s unbelievable face-off with Fundora | 00:55
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HOW DO I WATCH?
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.
BOXING: Tszyu v Fundora + Zerafa v Lara LIVE from Las Vegas | SUN 31 MAR 11AM AEDT | Exclusive to Main Event, order on Kayo Sports. No Kayo subscription needed.
WHEN DOES IT START?
The prelims for Tszyu v Fundora kick off at 9am (AEDT) before the main card gets underway from 11am.
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.
TALE OF THE TAPE
Tim Tszyu
Age: 29
Record: 24-0 (14KO)
Height: 174cm
Reach: 179cm
Stance: Orthodox
Sebastian Fundora
Age: 26
Record: 20-1-1 (13KO)
Height: 197cm
Reach: 203cm
Stance: Southpaw
BETTING ODDS (via TAB)
At the time of writing, Tszyu is a $1.20 favourite while Fundora is a $4.75 underdog.
Michael Zerafa, the other Australian competing on the card, will look to upset the odds as he is a $3.60 outsider to beat Erislandy Lara, who is a $1.28 favourite to retain his WBA middleweight title.
FULL FIGHT CARD
Tim Tszyu v Sebastian Fundora — for the WBO and WBC super welterweight title
Rolly Romero v Isaac Cruz — for WBA super lightweight title
Erislandy Lara v Michael Zerafa — for WBA middleweight title
Julio Cesar Martinez v Angelino Cordova — for the WBC flyweight title
Elijah Garcia v Kyrone Davis — middleweight
Serhii Bohachuk v Brian Mendoza — for the interim WBC super welterweight title
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