Tim Tzu has a chance to add another super welterweight world title to his collection when he takes on Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Tse was scheduled to face Keith Thurman, but due to a bicep injury suffered during training, Tse was forced to withdraw.
Boxing: Don't miss this Sunday when Tim Tzu takes on the 6-foot-6 Towering Inferno Sebastian Fundora in a unified world title fight. Plus, watch fellow Australian Michael Zerafa take on Erislandy Lara for the middleweight world championship live from Las Vegas | Sunday, March 31 at 11am AEDT | Exclusively on Main Event, on Kayo Sports Please place your order. No Kayo subscription required.
Fundora was already set to face former sparring partner Serhiy Bokhatyuk, but was then promoted to the main event to face Tse for the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles.
The American poses a unique challenge for Tszyu, as the two men have a staggering 23cm height difference.
However, given that Tszyu's trademark is ripping body shots, he could pose a danger to Fundora.
The card will also feature Australian middleweight star Michael Zerafa, who will face Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title.
Obliged to be a challenger for the title, Zerafa perseveres and competes against the clock despite countless setbacks outside the ring, aiming to win his first world championship.
Here's everything you need to know about Tszyu vs. Fundora!
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How can I watch it?
Australian fight fans can watch all the action from Tszyu's world title showdown with Fundora in the main event through Kayo Sports.
Qualifiers can also be viewed on Kayo Sports and Channel 503.
Boxing: Tszyu v Fundora + Zerafa v Lara Live from Las Vegas | Sunday, March 31, 11am AEDT | Main Event only, order on Kayo Sports. No Kayo subscription required.
When does it begin?
Tszyu vs. Fundora qualifying kicks off at 9am (AEDT), with the main card starting at 11am.
Fandora overwhelms Tim in a crazy showdown | 00:44
Where is the battle?
Tse's match against Fundora will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the fighting capital of the world.
It will be Tshi's first fight in Sin City, but not his first in the United States since defeating Terrell Gaucha in Minnesota in 2022.
What is happening?
Not only will Tszyu defend his WBO super welterweight title, he will also have the chance to add the WBC super welterweight title to his collection.
This means the Australian star is halfway to becoming the undisputed super welterweight champion, with the IBF title vacant and Israil Madrimov holding the WBA title in the same weight class.
tape story
Tim Tze
Year:29
record:24-0 (14KO)
height: 174cm
arrival: 179cm
stance:orthodox
Fandora overwhelms Tim in a crazy showdown | 00:44
Sebastian Fundora
Year:26
record: 20-1-1 (13KO)
height: 197cm
arrival: 203cm
stance:southpaw
Betting odds (via tab)
As of this writing, Tszyu is a $1.18 favorite while Fundora is a $5 underdog.
If Tszyu wins, the prize money will be $1.45 and a decision win will be $5, so it is almost expected to be a KO/TKO victory.
Another Australian on the card, Michael Zerafa, will look to upset the odds as he is a $3.40 outsider to defeat Erislandy Lara, the $1.32 favorite to retain the WBA middleweight title. right.
full fight card
Tim Tzu vs. Sebastian Fundora — WBO and WBC super welterweight title fight
Laurie Romero vs. Isaac Cruz – WBA super lightweight title fight
Erislandy Lara vs. Michael Zerafa — WBA middleweight title fight
Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Angelino Cordova — WBC flyweight title fight
Elijah Garcia vs Kyron Davis — Middleweight
Serhiy Bokhachuk vs. Brian Mendoza — WBC super welterweight interim title match
