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Tszyu Signs Record Deal for Heaviest Fight!
3 May
Summary
- Tim Tszyu will fight Errol Spence Jr. at a catchweight of 158 pounds.
- This is Tszyu's heaviest fight in over eight years.
- Jeff Fenech is Tszyu's new coach for the bout.
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu has agreed to fight Errol Spence Jr. at a catchweight of 158 pounds, his heaviest in over eight years. The contracts for the July 26 headliner were finalized after extensive negotiations in Las Vegas, with Spence's team insisting on a middleweight limit of 160 pounds.
This move has sparked debate, with analyst Paulie Malignaggi questioning Tszyu's physicality for middleweight. Tszyu has recently been training under new coach Jeff Fenech, aiming for a monumental win for Australian boxing history. This clash represents a significant step up, particularly as Spence Jr. seeks to rebound from his past losses.
The last time Tszyu competed at such a high weight was in 2018. He expressed a desire for his father, Kostya, and boxing legend Johnny Lewis to be present, emphasizing a desire for "big Australian synergy" for this crucial fight.
