A big day is due in the world of boxing. The Australian no 1 light-middleweight boxer, Tim Tszyu is all set to face the American Tony Harrison on the 12th of March, 2023. The latter held the WBC light middleweight title from 2018 to 2019. Both the contestants will be looking to win the WBO junior middleweight interim title.
Tim hails from a family of professional boxers. His father, Kostya Tszyu, is the former light-welterweight world champion and his brother Nikita Tszyu fought in the light-middleweight category. Earlier this year, Tszyu was supposed to take on Jermell Charlo, but the fight was canceled as the latter sustained injuries and was declared medically unfit for the fight.
Tszyu vs. Harrison fight info
- What: Tim Tszyu vs. Tony Harrison
- Where: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- When: Saturday, March 11 | Sunday, March 12
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
- Ring Walk: 10:45 p.m. ET | 3:45 a.m. GMT | 2:45 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
- Live Stream: Fitepass PPV (anywhere)
The fight between Tim Tszyu vs. Tommy Harrison for the WBC light middleweight interim title will be held on the 12th of March, 2023. Timings for the match are 12 pm AEDT. The Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia has been selected as the venue for this auspicious event.
With the fight against Jermell out of the way, Tim immediately signed a fight with the American athlete, Tommy Harrison. So far, Harrison has contested a total of 33 matches and won 29. Tim on the other hand remains undefeated with 21 consecutive wins. Harrison is a dangerous veteran, being the only athlete to have defeated Jermell Charlo.
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An influx of boxing fans in Australia will remain glued to their screens, expecting their national athlete to bring the WBO light middleweight title home. Fans have high expectations of Tim and will be expecting him to live up to his father’s name.
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Tszyu vs. Harrison Fight Card & preview
Tim Tszyu views the postponement of his match against Jermell Charlo as a lucky sign. He claims that the universe is bending to his will of remaining the undisputed champion. For now, the Australian champ plans to take on the next worthy opponent. If Tszyu emerges victorious he will contest Jermell Charlo for all four junior middleweight titles. Let’s wait and see what happens.
Kostya Tszyu says that “this is Tim’s time”, as his son prepares for the much-anticipated match against Tommy Harrison. The American athlete threw some fiery words at his opponent while talking to the media after an intense face-off, a day before.
Apart from Tim and Harrison, other notable boxers will also clash in the same event. In the light heavyweight category, Paulo Aokuso will face Yunieski for the intercontinental light heavyweight title. Sam Goodman will collide with TJ Doheny for the ‘Oriental’ super bantamweight title. Issac Hardman will contest Rohan Murdock for the IBF Australasian super middleweight title. Lastly, Nikita Tszyu will square off with Bo Belbin in the super welterweight category.
Fight Card
- Tim Tszyu vs. Tony Harrison for the interim WBO super-welterweight title
- Paulo Aokuso vs. Yunieski Gonzales; Light-Heavyweights
- Sam Goodman vs. TJ Doheny; Super-Bantamweights
- Issac Hardman vs. Rohan Murdock; Super-Middleweights
- Nikita Tszyu vs. Bo Belbin; Super-Welterweights
- Ben Mahoney vs. Koen Mazoudier; Super-Welterweights
- Shanell Dargan vs. Courtney Martin; Featherweights
- Iman Khataev vs. Gi Sung Gwak; Light-Heavyweights
