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Canelo Alvarez delivers vintage performance, easily outpoints Jermell Charlo

Canelo Alvarez delivered a vintage performance, easily outpointing Jermell Charlo to retain his titles Saturday in Las Vegas.

Canelo Alvarez looked a lot like Canelo Alvarez.

The undisputed 168-pound champion, who many suggested was in decline after three consecutive subpar performances, turned back the clock by dominating Jermell Charlo from start to finish to win a one-sided decision Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The official scores were 119-108, 118-109 and 118-109. Boxing Junkie also scored it 118-109 for Alvarez, 10 rounds to two.

What a difference good health makes.

“I’m a strong fighter,” said Alvarez, who blamed his struggles on an injured left wrist that is now healed, “all the time, with all the fighters. I’m a strong man. This Canelo, nobody can beat this Canelo.”

Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) was knocked from his pound-for-pound perch by 175-pound champ Dmitry Bivol, who outpointed him in May of last year. Then he gave so-so performances in victories over Gennadiy Golovkin and John Ryder.

That’s why many opined that 18 years as a professional were beginning to catch up with him. His response to that? Wait and see what he could do injury free.

We saw on Saturday.

Alvarez applied overwhelming pressure on the highly respected Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) from the second round on, landing more than enough punishing blows to the head and body to win rounds and prevent Charlo from mounting an attack of his own.

Charlo, the undisputed 154-pound champ who moved up two divisions for the fight, tried to move and pepper Alvarez with quick, sometimes hard blows to keep him at bay but he had neither the punch volume nor the power to earn the stronger man’s respect.

Alvarez put Charlo down in Round 7, when a straight right dazed the challenger and forced him to take a knee.

Charlo survived that punch and proved to be both durable and clever enough to last the entire 12 rounds against a bigger, stronger man, which many believed would be difficult.

The challenger, an excellent technician, was adept at avoiding clean punches to the head, aside from a handful of them. And he took everything Alvarez managed to land, including 42 hard shots to the body, according to CompuBox.

Alvarez was asked about his body work. His response made it clear that he’s as passionate about the sport as he has ever been, an indication that he has now put his struggles behind him.

“I worked on that in the gym for three months in the mountains without my family, without my friends,” he said. “I still love boxing. I still love boxing. I still love boxing so f—ing much. Boxing is my life.

“Boxing made me the person I am today. That’s why I love it so much.”

And what about his failure to stop Charlo? Not an issue.

“No no no,” he said. “I feel great. That’s why we fight 12 rounds. If I don’t get the knockout, I get 12 rounds to show I’m the best, I’m the better fighter.”

Alvarez, 33, can now look forward to his next challenge with all the confidence he had when he climbed to the pinnacle of the sport.

He was asked whether he expected to fight next on Cinco de Mayo weekend, which has become his tradition. He seemed to indicate that that is the plan. Then he was asked who he’d like to fight, which sparked his passion again.

“We’ll see who’s next,” he said.

“David Benavidez?” he was asked.

“I don’t know. I don’t f—ing care,” he responded, his way of reiterating that no one can take down this version of him.

Charlo?

The proud Texan obviously wasn’t pleased afterward but he also wasn’t despondent.

“I just felt like it wasn’t me in there,” he said. “I don’t make excuses for myself. So it is what it is. I take my punches and roll with it. This is boxing. Hey, you win some, you lose some. … Truthfully you can feel the difference in the weight. I jumped up 14 pounds.

“I’m undisputed in my division. I was daring to be great right now. You fall short sometimes. You have just keep pushing. My road don’t stop right here.”

Indeed, it doesn’t. He said he plans on moving back down to 154, at which he expects to face the winner of the Oct. 14 Tim Tszyu-Brian Mendoza fight in defense of his titles. He also said he’d like to pick on a smaller man for a change.

“I want to fight [welterweight champ] Terence Crawford,” he said. “I could fight Terence Crawford in my weight division. I know he’s somewhere around this joint. Let him fight Errol Spence or whatever they got going. Get that out of the way.

“I’m waiting. I’m about to get right back into the gym.”

Win, lose, big things lie ahead.

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Canelo Alvarez delivers vintage performance, easily outpoints Jermell Charlo

Canelo Alvarez delivered a vintage performance, easily outpointing Jermell Charlo to retain his titles Saturday in Las Vegas.

Canelo Alvarez looked a lot like Canelo Alvarez.

The undisputed 168-pound champion, who many suggested was in decline after three consecutive subpar performances, turned back the clock by dominating Jermell Charlo from start to finish to win a one-sided decision Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The official scores were 119-108, 118-109 and 118-109. Boxing Junkie also scored it 118-109 for Alvarez, 10 rounds to two.

What a difference good health makes.

“I’m a strong fighter,” said Alvarez, who blamed his struggles on an injured left wrist that is now healed, “all the time, with all the fighters. I’m a strong man. This Canelo, nobody can beat this Canelo.”

Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) was knocked from his pound-for-pound perch by 175-pound champ Dmitry Bivol, who outpointed him in May of last year. Then he gave so-so performances in victories over Gennadiy Golovkin and John Ryder.

That’s why many opined that 18 years as a professional were beginning to catch up with him. His response to that? Wait and see what he could do injury free.

We saw on Saturday.

Alvarez applied overwhelming pressure on the highly respected Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) from the second round on, landing more than enough punishing blows to the head and body to win rounds and prevent Charlo from mounting an attack of his own.

Charlo, the undisputed 154-pound champ who moved up two divisions for the fight, tried to move and pepper Alvarez with quick, sometimes hard blows to keep him at bay but he had neither the punch volume nor the power to earn the stronger man’s respect.

Alvarez put Charlo down in Round 7, when a straight right dazed the challenger and forced him to take a knee.

Charlo survived that punch and proved to be both durable and clever enough to last the entire 12 rounds against a bigger, stronger man, which many believed would be difficult.

The challenger, an excellent technician, was adept at avoiding clean punches to the head, aside from a handful of them. And he took everything Alvarez managed to land, including 42 hard shots to the body, according to CompuBox.

Alvarez was asked about his body work. His response made it clear that he’s as passionate about the sport as he has ever been, an indication that he has now put his struggles behind him.

“I worked on that in the gym for three months in the mountains without my family, without my friends,” he said. “I still love boxing. I still love boxing. I still love boxing so f—ing much. Boxing is my life.

“Boxing made me the person I am today. That’s why I love it so much.”

And what about his failure to stop Charlo? Not an issue.

“No no no,” he said. “I feel great. That’s why we fight 12 rounds. If I don’t get the knockout, I get 12 rounds to show I’m the best, I’m the better fighter.”

Alvarez, 33, can now look forward to his next challenge with all the confidence he had when he climbed to the pinnacle of the sport.

He was asked whether he expected to fight next on Cinco de Mayo weekend, which has become his tradition. He seemed to indicate that that is the plan. Then he was asked who he’d like to fight, which sparked his passion again.

“We’ll see who’s next,” he said.

“David Benavidez?” he was asked.

“I don’t know. I don’t f—ing care,” he responded, his way of reiterating that no one can take down this version of him.

Charlo?

The proud Texan obviously wasn’t pleased afterward but he also wasn’t despondent.

“I just felt like it wasn’t me in there,” he said. “I don’t make excuses for myself. So it is what it is. I take my punches and roll with it. This is boxing. Hey, you win some, you lose some. … Truthfully you can feel the difference in the weight. I jumped up 14 pounds.

“I’m undisputed in my division. I was daring to be great right now. You fall short sometimes. You have just keep pushing. My road don’t stop right here.”

Indeed, it doesn’t. He said he plans on moving back down to 154, at which he expects to face the winner of the Oct. 14 Tim Tszyu-Brian Mendoza fight in defense of his titles. He also said he’d like to pick on a smaller man for a change.

“I want to fight [welterweight champ] Terence Crawford,” he said. “I could fight Terence Crawford in my weight division. I know he’s somewhere around this joint. Let him fight Errol Spence or whatever they got going. Get that out of the way.

“I’m waiting. I’m about to get right back into the gym.”

Win, lose, big things lie ahead.

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Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu makes scary statement in Australia

Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu made a scary statement against Carlos Ocampo in Australia.

A critical look at the past week in boxing

BIGGEST WINNER
Tim Tszyu

OK, it was only Carlos Ocampo. Tszyu was expected to defeat the solid, but limited Mexican on Sunday in Broadbeach, Australia to set up a showdown with undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in the fall. It was the way he did it that was so impressive. Tszyu needed only 1 minute, 17 seconds to hurt Ocampo (35-3, 23 KOs), put him down twice and deliver a Knockout of the Year candidate in front of his appreciative home country fans. In that short amount of time the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu made it clear that he has carved out his own name in the sport and left no doubt that he’s a genuine threat to the best junior middleweight on the planet, Charlo. Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) was scary before, particularly after victories over respected opponents Terrell Gausha and Tony Harrison. Now it’s reasonable to wonder whether Charlo could survive 12 rounds against him. If nothing else, that matchup – Charlo vs. Tszyu – became a lot more interesting after a memorable performance down under.

 

BIGGEST LOSER
Regis Prograis

Progais apologized to his hometown fans after his split-decision victory over Danielito Zorrilla in a stinker Saturday in New Orleans. That should tell you something. Everyone is entitled to an off night but the 140-pound titleholder abused that notion, assuming the posture of the aggressor throughout but rarely taking the risks necessary to get close to Zorrilla for fear of getting hurt. Prograis landed a putrid 8.5% of his punches (42 of 297), according to CompuBox. He blamed Zorrilla, suggesting it’s difficult to do your job when your opponent runs for 12 rounds. That’s not fair. Yes, the Puerto Rican used his feet as a primary weapon but that was strategic. He stopped often enough to land some of the hardest punches of the fight. That included a right hand in the opening round that put Prograis down, although the referee ruled it a slip. The winner admitted afterward that the shot gave him pause. In the end, Prograis had his hand raised, which is the principal objective. At the same time, he lost ground in terms of perception. Is he overrated?

 

RABBIT PUNCHES

Charlo and Tszyu were scheduled to fight in January but Charlo had to pull out after breaking his hand, after which Tszyu fought Harrision in March and then Ocampo. Now focus has returned to Charlo. The WBO has ordered Charlo to defend against Tszyu by Sept. 30 or risk losing that belt. Of course, there are no guarantees that they’ll come to terms but my guess is that the competitor in Charlo will want to prove he’s better than Tszyu. I believe the fight will happen sometime in the fall. … The two judges who had Prograis winning – 118-109 and 117-110 – obviously gave him credit for being the aggressor regardless of his inability to land punches consistently. I believe they gave him too much credit. Yes, Prograis moved forward almost the entire fight but Zorrilla matched him power shot for power shot. In fact, according to CompuBox, they landed the exact same number of power punches, 38. The scoring should’ve been tighter. The third judge and I scored it for Zorrilla 114-113. …

Prograis had a number of miserable rounds. His worst was Round 2, in which he landed none of the 43 punches he threw. That’s a record for most punches thrown without landing one in a single round, CompuBox informed Boxing Junkie. He also landed only one punch in each of three more rounds. Of course, Zorrilla had his own problems. He had two rounds in which he connected on only one punch. And we should keep in mind that CompuBox stats aren’t official. Still, these numbers give you an idea of how horribly one of the world’s top fighters performed. … Bonus stat: Prograis landed 4 of 371 jabs (1.1%). Why bother throwing it? … Sam Goodman (15-0, 7 KOs) turned in a breakthrough performance on the Tszyu-Ocampo card, defeating fellow 122-pound contender Ra’eese Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs) by a split decision (117-111, 116-112 and 112-116). I had it 115-113 for Goodman. Aleem got off to a strong start but a determined, durable Goodman outworked him in the second half of the fight to pull away. The Aussie will be a handful for whomever he faces going forward. … Welterweight contender Shakhram Giyasov (14-0, 9 KOs) showed his class on the Prograis-Zorrilla card, dominating Harold Calderon (27-1, 18 KOs) en route to winning a one-sided decision in a 12-round bout. Giyasov won a silver medal for his native Uzbekistan in the 2016 Olympics. …

News item: Golden Boy Promotions has sued 140-pound contender Ryan Garcia to ensure that he honors the remainder of his contract with the promotional firm. Garcia’s representatives say the move was retaliation after the fighter requested mediation over what his team believes were contract breeches on the part of Golden Boy. What a mess. It’s not difficult to imagine Garcia sitting out the remainder of his contract after losing faith in his longtime promoter, which would be a shame given Garcia’s talent. … Badou Jack, a 200-pound titleholder, reportedly rejected an offer to face 168-pound champion Canelo Alvarez. Jack said Alvarez wanted a 180-pound catch weight AND a rehydration clause, which he wouldn’t accept. I don’t blame him. Enough with the rehydration clauses, which place the larger fighter at too much of a disadvantage and could cause health issues. I understand that the bigger draw – Alvarez, in this case – has the right to use his leverage but it’s also important to have a level playing field. If you’re worried about your opponent’s size, face men in your weight class. Here’s an idea: Fight David Benavidez.

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Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu makes scary statement in Australia

Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu made a scary statement against Carlos Ocampo in Australia.

A critical look at the past week in boxing

BIGGEST WINNER
Tim Tszyu

OK, it was only Carlos Ocampo. Tszyu was expected to defeat the solid, but limited Mexican on Sunday in Broadbeach, Australia to set up a showdown with undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in the fall. It was the way he did it that was so impressive. Tszyu needed only 1 minute, 17 seconds to hurt Ocampo (35-3, 23 KOs), put him down twice and deliver a Knockout of the Year candidate in front of his appreciative home country fans. In that short amount of time the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu made it clear that he has carved out his own name in the sport and left no doubt that he’s a genuine threat to the best junior middleweight on the planet, Charlo. Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) was scary before, particularly after victories over respected opponents Terrell Gausha and Tony Harrison. Now it’s reasonable to wonder whether Charlo could survive 12 rounds against him. If nothing else, that matchup – Charlo vs. Tszyu – became a lot more interesting after a memorable performance down under.

 

BIGGEST LOSER
Regis Prograis

Progais apologized to his hometown fans after his split-decision victory over Danielito Zorrilla in a stinker Saturday in New Orleans. That should tell you something. Everyone is entitled to an off night but the 140-pound titleholder abused that notion, assuming the posture of the aggressor throughout but rarely taking the risks necessary to get close to Zorrilla for fear of getting hurt. Prograis landed a putrid 8.5% of his punches (42 of 297), according to CompuBox. He blamed Zorrilla, suggesting it’s difficult to do your job when your opponent runs for 12 rounds. That’s not fair. Yes, the Puerto Rican used his feet as a primary weapon but that was strategic. He stopped often enough to land some of the hardest punches of the fight. That included a right hand in the opening round that put Prograis down, although the referee ruled it a slip. The winner admitted afterward that the shot gave him pause. In the end, Prograis had his hand raised, which is the principal objective. At the same time, he lost ground in terms of perception. Is he overrated?

 

RABBIT PUNCHES

Charlo and Tszyu were scheduled to fight in January but Charlo had to pull out after breaking his hand, after which Tszyu fought Harrision in March and then Ocampo. Now focus has returned to Charlo. The WBO has ordered Charlo to defend against Tszyu by Sept. 30 or risk losing that belt. Of course, there are no guarantees that they’ll come to terms but my guess is that the competitor in Charlo will want to prove he’s better than Tszyu. I believe the fight will happen sometime in the fall. … The two judges who had Prograis winning – 118-109 and 117-110 – obviously gave him credit for being the aggressor regardless of his inability to land punches consistently. I believe they gave him too much credit. Yes, Prograis moved forward almost the entire fight but Zorrilla matched him power shot for power shot. In fact, according to CompuBox, they landed the exact same number of power punches, 38. The scoring should’ve been tighter. The third judge and I scored it for Zorrilla 114-113. …

Prograis had a number of miserable rounds. His worst was Round 2, in which he landed none of the 43 punches he threw. That’s a record for most punches thrown without landing one in a single round, CompuBox informed Boxing Junkie. He also landed only one punch in each of three more rounds. Of course, Zorrilla had his own problems. He had two rounds in which he connected on only one punch. And we should keep in mind that CompuBox stats aren’t official. Still, these numbers give you an idea of how horribly one of the world’s top fighters performed. … Bonus stat: Prograis landed 4 of 371 jabs (1.1%). Why bother throwing it? … Sam Goodman (15-0, 7 KOs) turned in a breakthrough performance on the Tszyu-Ocampo card, defeating fellow 122-pound contender Ra’eese Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs) by a split decision (117-111, 116-112 and 112-116). I had it 115-113 for Goodman. Aleem got off to a strong start but a determined, durable Goodman outworked him in the second half of the fight to pull away. The Aussie will be a handful for whomever he faces going forward. … Welterweight contender Shakhram Giyasov (14-0, 9 KOs) showed his class on the Prograis-Zorrilla card, dominating Harold Calderon (27-1, 18 KOs) en route to winning a one-sided decision in a 12-round bout. Giyasov won a silver medal for his native Uzbekistan in the 2016 Olympics. …

News item: Golden Boy Promotions has sued 140-pound contender Ryan Garcia to ensure that he honors the remainder of his contract with the promotional firm. Garcia’s representatives say the move was retaliation after the fighter requested mediation over what his team believes were contract breeches on the part of Golden Boy. What a mess. It’s not difficult to imagine Garcia sitting out the remainder of his contract after losing faith in his longtime promoter, which would be a shame given Garcia’s talent. … Badou Jack, a 200-pound titleholder, reportedly rejected an offer to face 168-pound champion Canelo Alvarez. Jack said Alvarez wanted a 180-pound catch weight AND a rehydration clause, which he wouldn’t accept. I don’t blame him. Enough with the rehydration clauses, which place the larger fighter at too much of a disadvantage and could cause health issues. I understand that the bigger draw – Alvarez, in this case – has the right to use his leverage but it’s also important to have a level playing field. If you’re worried about your opponent’s size, face men in your weight class. Here’s an idea: Fight David Benavidez.

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Watch it: Tim Tszyu’s dramatic first-round stoppage of Carlos Ocampo

Watch it: Tim Tszyu’s dramatic first-round stoppage of Carlos Ocampo in Australia.

Tim Tszyu stopped Carlos Ocampo 1 minute, 17 seconds into a scheduled 12-round 154-pound fight to set up a showdown with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo in the fall.

Check out the brutal stoppage below.

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Watch it: Tim Tszyu’s dramatic first-round stoppage of Carlos Ocampo

Watch it: Tim Tszyu’s dramatic first-round stoppage of Carlos Ocampo in Australia.

Tim Tszyu stopped Carlos Ocampo 1 minute, 17 seconds into a scheduled 12-round 154-pound fight to set up a showdown with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo in the fall.

Check out the brutal stoppage below.

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Tim Tszyu puts Jermell Charlo on notice with brutal first-round knockout

Tim Tszyu put undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo on notice with a brutal first-round knockout of Carlos Ocampo in Australia.

Tim Tszyu sent a stark warning to Jermell Charlo.

The 154-pound contender annihilated Carlos Ocampo only 1 minute, 17 seconds into their scheduled 12-round fight Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Broadbeach to set up a fight with the undisputed champion in the fall.

Tszyu will still be an underdog against Charlo but absolutely no one is going to write him off after he stopped Ocampo more quickly than welterweight champ Errol Spence Jr. did in 2018.

“I did it quicker than your boy,” Tszyu said when asked whether he had a message for Charlo, who is recovering from a broken hand. “So get your hand healing and let’s dance. Let’s dance in October.”

Tszyu was supposed to have challenged Charlo in January but the champion pulled out because of the injury. The son of Hall of famer Kostya Tszyu instead stopped former beltholder Tony Harrison in nine rounds this past March, which was arguably his most impressive victory.

That win couldn’t compete with the beat down he delivered in front of his home country fans in terms of drama, however.

The fight was in jeopardy a few weeks ago, when a dog bit Tszyu’s right forearm at the home of a friend. Not only was he able to go through with the fight after surgery, he suggested he gained superpowers as a result of the incident.

“You know what it did to me? It got me possessed. I feel like a pit bull now,” he said.

He certainly fought like one.

The beginning of the end for the capable Ocampo (35-3, 23 KOs) occurred about 30 seconds into the fight, when his knees were buckled by a straight right to the jaw.

Tszyu, sensing he could finish off the Mexican then and there, followed with a barrage of hard shots to the head of his wounded prey before finally putting Ocampo down with another right about 30 seconds after the first punch.

Ocampo was hurt but able to continue, in the opinion of referee Danrex Tapdasan. However, moments later, Tszyu finished the job with a brutal left hook that sent Ocampo into the ropes and down.

This time, Tapdasan didn’t bother to count. He waved off the fight, setting off a wild celebration both in the ring and in the stands at Gold Coast Convention Centre.

“I think that a statement was made,” Tszyu said. “I think Errol did it … near the 3-minute mark. I think I got him out of there a bit earlier. I beat you, Errol. I beat you to it.”

Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) has now delivered three impressive performances in a row, a clear decision over respected Terrell Gausha early last year, the Harrison victory and now a Knockout of the Year candidate.

If there were any doubters before that run, there aren’t anymore. He has now made his own name in boxing, separating himself from his famous father.

“I got a question for everyone here: What’s my m—–f—— name? Surely they all know now,” he said.

He was asked whether he receives the respect he deserves in the United States, Charlo’s homeland and the country that will host the expected showdown with the most accomplished fighter in the division.

“No no, there’s no problem with America,” he said. “That’s the land I want to conquer, the land I’m going to next. The big one’s coming up. That’s where I’m headed. …

“I have the [WBO] interim belt now but I’m not satisfied. I want all four. And not just the belts. I just want the name Charlo on my resume.”

Tim Tszyu puts Jermell Charlo on notice with brutal first-round knockout

Tim Tszyu put undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo on notice with a brutal first-round knockout of Carlos Ocampo in Australia.

Tim Tszyu sent a stark warning to Jermell Charlo.

The 154-pound contender annihilated Carlos Ocampo only 1 minute, 17 seconds into their scheduled 12-round fight Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Broadbeach to set up a fight with the undisputed champion in the fall.

Tszyu will still be an underdog against Charlo but absolutely no one is going to write him off after he stopped Ocampo more quickly than welterweight champ Errol Spence Jr. did in 2018.

“I did it quicker than your boy,” Tszyu said when asked whether he had a message for Charlo, who is recovering from a broken hand. “So get your hand healing and let’s dance. Let’s dance in October.”

Tszyu was supposed to have challenged Charlo in January but the champion pulled out because of the injury. The son of Hall of famer Kostya Tszyu instead stopped former beltholder Tony Harrison in nine rounds this past March, which was arguably his most impressive victory.

That win couldn’t compete with the beat down he delivered in front of his home country fans in terms of drama, however.

The fight was in jeopardy a few weeks ago, when a dog bit Tszyu’s right forearm at the home of a friend. Not only was he able to go through with the fight after surgery, he suggested he gained superpowers as a result of the incident.

“You know what it did to me? It got me possessed. I feel like a pit bull now,” he said.

He certainly fought like one.

The beginning of the end for the capable Ocampo (35-3, 23 KOs) occurred about 30 seconds into the fight, when his knees were buckled by a straight right to the jaw.

Tszyu, sensing he could finish off the Mexican then and there, followed with a barrage of hard shots to the head of his wounded prey before finally putting Ocampo down with another right about 30 seconds after the first punch.

Ocampo was hurt but able to continue, in the opinion of referee Danrex Tapdasan. However, moments later, Tszyu finished the job with a brutal left hook that sent Ocampo into the ropes and down.

This time, Tapdasan didn’t bother to count. He waved off the fight, setting off a wild celebration both in the ring and in the stands at Gold Coast Convention Centre.

“I think that a statement was made,” Tszyu said. “I think Errol did it … near the 3-minute mark. I think I got him out of there a bit earlier. I beat you, Errol. I beat you to it.”

Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) has now delivered three impressive performances in a row, a clear decision over respected Terrell Gausha early last year, the Harrison victory and now a Knockout of the Year candidate.

If there were any doubters before that run, there aren’t anymore. He has now made his own name in boxing, separating himself from his famous father.

“I got a question for everyone here: What’s my m—–f—— name? Surely they all know now,” he said.

He was asked whether he receives the respect he deserves in the United States, Charlo’s homeland and the country that will host the expected showdown with the most accomplished fighter in the division.

“No no, there’s no problem with America,” he said. “That’s the land I want to conquer, the land I’m going to next. The big one’s coming up. That’s where I’m headed. …

“I have the [WBO] interim belt now but I’m not satisfied. I want all four. And not just the belts. I just want the name Charlo on my resume.”

Tim Tszyu vs. Carlos Ocampo: LIVE updates, results, full coverage

Tim Tszyu vs. Carlos Ocampo: LIVE updates, results, full coverage.

Tim Tszyu stopped Carlos Ocampo 1 minute, 17 seconds into a scheduled 12-round 154-pound fight to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

Tszyu, fighting in front of his home country fans, hurt Ocampo with a straight right about 30 seconds into the fight and followed with a barrage of hard follow-up shots.

Ocampo went down from another right about 30 seconds later but was able to continue. However, moments later, Tszyu finished the job with a brutal left hook that sent Ocampo into the ropes and down.

A full report can be read here.

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Aussie Sam Goodman defeated Ra’eese Aleem of Las Vegas by a split decision in a 12-round battle of 122-pound contenders.

One judge scored it 116-112 for Aleem but the other two had Goodman winning, 117-111 and 116-112. Boxing Junkie scored it 115-113 for Goodman.

The fight was difficult to score, as both men had good moments in the back-and-forth war. That might explain the disparity in the scoring.

Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs) had his most success in the first half of the fight, particularly in terms of his body work. However, Goodman (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting with more urgency, outworked Aleem in the latter rounds.

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Tim Tszyu, a top 154-pound contender, is set to face Carlos Ocampo tonight (Sunday in Australia) in a scheduled 12-pounder in Broadbeach, Australia (Showtime).

Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) is expected to challenge undisputed champion Jermell Charlo in the fall if he can get past Ocampo (35-2, 23 KOs).

The featured bouts on the card begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The main event will take place later in the show.

Boxing Junkie will post the results of the main event and other featured bouts immediately after they end. Simply return to this post and refresh when the time comes.

Full coverage – a fight story, photo gallery and analysis – will follow on separate posts the day of the fight and the following day.

Enjoy the fights!

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Tim Tszyu vs. Carlos Ocampo: LIVE updates, results, full coverage

Tim Tszyu vs. Carlos Ocampo: LIVE updates, results, full coverage.

Tim Tszyu stopped Carlos Ocampo 1 minute, 17 seconds into a scheduled 12-round 154-pound fight to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

Tszyu, fighting in front of his home country fans, hurt Ocampo with a straight right about 30 seconds into the fight and followed with a barrage of hard follow-up shots.

Ocampo went down from another right about 30 seconds later but was able to continue. However, moments later, Tszyu finished the job with a brutal left hook that sent Ocampo into the ropes and down.

A full report can be read here.

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Aussie Sam Goodman defeated Ra’eese Aleem of Las Vegas by a split decision in a 12-round battle of 122-pound contenders.

One judge scored it 116-112 for Aleem but the other two had Goodman winning, 117-111 and 116-112. Boxing Junkie scored it 115-113 for Goodman.

The fight was difficult to score, as both men had good moments in the back-and-forth war. That might explain the disparity in the scoring.

Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs) had his most success in the first half of the fight, particularly in terms of his body work. However, Goodman (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting with more urgency, outworked Aleem in the latter rounds.

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Tim Tszyu, a top 154-pound contender, is set to face Carlos Ocampo tonight (Sunday in Australia) in a scheduled 12-pounder in Broadbeach, Australia (Showtime).

Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) is expected to challenge undisputed champion Jermell Charlo in the fall if he can get past Ocampo (35-2, 23 KOs).

The featured bouts on the card begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The main event will take place later in the show.

Boxing Junkie will post the results of the main event and other featured bouts immediately after they end. Simply return to this post and refresh when the time comes.

Full coverage – a fight story, photo gallery and analysis – will follow on separate posts the day of the fight and the following day.

Enjoy the fights!

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