Former unified world champion Errol Spence Jr. is traveling to Australia to face Tim Tszyu in a super welterweight bout at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney, according to event details. According to event details, the clash brings a future Hall of Famer against one of the defining fighters of his generation into a high-stakes test for Tszyu’s career.
Fight Card and Event Schedule for Tszyu vs. Spence
According to broadcast schedules, the main card gets underway on Sunday, July 26, starting at 11:00 AM AEST on Kayo Sports and Main Event. Preliminary bouts begin at 9:30 AM AEST, available on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports Channel 503.
The headline bout features Errol Spence Jr., holding a 28-1 record with 22 knockouts, against Tim Tszyu, who enters with a 27-3 record and 18 knockouts, scheduled for 12 rounds at super welterweight, according to the official fight card. The supporting card includes a 10-round lightweight bout between Paul Fleming (28-1-2, 18 KOs) and Ahmad Reda (8-0, 6 KOs), alongside a 10-round middleweight match pitting Callum Peters (7-0, 6 KOs) against Ivan Ricardo Actis (13-0-1, 9 KOs).
Co-Main Event Changed After Weight-Miss Withdrawal
According to No Limit Boxing, the original co-main event featuring American Stephen Fulton Jr. against Australia’s Liam Wilson was cancelled after Fulton failed to make weight. Fulton stepped in as a late replacement for former world champion Jermall Charlo, then requested a shift to a 133-pound catchweight before tipping the scales at 139.5 pounds, according to event reports.
Following the cancellation, Olympian Paulo Aokuso (10-0, 5 KOs) was promoted to the main card to face Luis Antonio Tejeda (12-0-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round bout for the IBF Pan Pacific light heavyweight title, as confirmed by No Limit Boxing. The preliminary card also features a four-round super bantamweight fight between Tina Rahimi and Sacha Ryan Dryden (2-2).
Did you know?
This event marks the second time in recent fights Fulton has failed to make weight, according to boxing reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Tim Tszyu vs. Errol Spence Jr. fight?
According to official schedules, the main card takes place on Sunday, July 26, starting at 11:00 AM AEST.
Where is the fight taking place?
The event is hosted at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, according to venue details.
How can I watch the fights in Australia?
According to broadcast announcements, viewers can watch the main card on Kayo Sports and Main Event, with prelims broadcast on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports Channel 503.
Why was the Liam Wilson vs. Stephen Fulton Jr. fight cancelled?
According to No Limit Boxing, Stephen Fulton Jr. failed to make the required weight limit after stepping in as a late replacement, leading to the cancellation of their co-main event.
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