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Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu takes another step forward but danger lurks

Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu took another step forward by stopping Tony Harrison but danger lurks on the horizon.

A critical look at the past week in boxing

BIGGEST WINNER

TIM TSZYU

It pays to believe in yourself. Tszyu was all but guaranteed the opportunity of a lifetime, a shot a Jermell Charlo’s undisputed 154-pound championship if he waited for Charlo’s broken hand to heal. Instead, because he would rather fight than sit idly, he took the significant risk of taking on former beltholder Tony Harrison in the meantime. A victory would keep him busy and set up the fight with Charlo. A loss would torpedo his plans altogether. Well, Tszyu took the gamble. And to say it paid off is an understatement. The Aussie patiently, methodically broke down one of the best technicians in the world before delivering a spectacular ninth-round knockout in front of his giddy hometown fans Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney. As a result, the fight with Charlo is even more compelling now, as Tszyu will be seen as a more significant threat. And he will have eight-plus rounds of experience against a crafty veteran, which will help him against Charlo and going forward. Yes, in retrospect, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu made a brilliant move.

 

BEST FATHER-SON BOXERS?

Kostya (right) and Tim Tszyu could end up as a legendary father-son combination. Mark Evans / Getty Images)

TSZYU

Who is boxing’s best father and son or daughter combination? Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) is entering the conversation. No father-son combination is an obvious choice for “best” at the moment, which leaves the door open for the Tszyus. One could argue it’s Muhammad and Laila Ali, both of whom are in the Hall of Fame. Leon and Cory Spinks are near the top of my list. And there are others in the mix: Floyd and Tracy Harris Patterson, Lenny and Ray Mancini, Wilfredo Vazquez Sr. and Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. and Jr., Guty Espadas Sr. and Jr., and Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Jr. However, in my opinion, there are no father-son/daughter combinations in which both of them were truly great. Kostya Tszyu was a great fighter. And while Tim is still far from that classification, he has a chance to get there. He can box, he can punch, he’s durable and he’s unflappable, ingredients that can take a fighter a long way. And he has a tremendous opportunity on the horizon: If he fights and beats Charlo – which is realistic – he will have the distinction of being an undisputed world champion. That wouldn’t necessarily lift him to “greatness” but it’s a giant step in that direction. We’ll see how this plays out.

 

BIGGEST LOSER

Tony Harrison gave a gallant effort but was overwhelmed. Mark Kolbe / Getty Images

TONY HARRISON

Harrison (29-4-1, 21 KOs) seemed to imply during a post-fight interview that he might be finished with boxing. “I train extremely hard to fight. I don’t need no more victories,” he said but wasn’t pressed on what he meant. If that was his last fight, he should be proud that he gave a gutsy, honest effort. He fought hard and had good moments, particularly when he fired off his long, quick jab. He simply didn’t have the wherewithal to cope with the relentless of pressure of Tszyu, who seems to both indefatigable and unusually strong. Harrison tried and failed, which is part of boxing. No shame in that. And, of course, there is no shame in a splendid career. The 32-year-old from Detroit is still the only man to beat the future Hall of Famer Charlo, from whom he took a world title in 2018 And he did it while Charlo was in his prime. Is it time for him to walk away? That would make sense. He’s now 1-2-1 in his last four fights, which obviously is a bad sign. And he had no answers whatsoever for Tszyu. Enough is enough.

 

RABBIT PUNCHES

How would Tszyu fare against Charlo? Charlo was correct when he said after the fight that he is different from Harrison. Obviously, he’s better. He might not be quite as good a technician as Harrison but he’s superior in every other way, including his formidable punching power. Charlo probably has too much firepower for Tszyu. That said, I like the all-around ability Tszyu has demonstrated. And I love his grit. He’s a tough, tough guy. Charlo should be favored but the matchup isn’t as one-sided as some might think. . The CompuBox statistic that best told the story of the Tszyu-Harrison fight was the number of power punches thrown (and landed), 41.2 per round (16.6) for Tszyu and 17.4 (7.2) for Harrison. It’s difficult to win a fight with just a jab. … The scoring wasn’t outrageous – all three judges had it 77-75 for Tszyu after eight rounds, five rounds to three – but that seemed too tight given the winner’s effective pressure and huge advantage in power punches. I had it 78-74 for Tszyu. …

News item: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk reportedly have agreed to terms on a fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship in late spring or early summer, probably in London. Usyk evidently accepted the short end of a 70-30 split of revenue, which makes sense to me because Fury is a much bigger figure than his Ukrainian counterpart. Usyk stipulated that he agreed to the financial terms with one caveat: Fury must donate £1 million to Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. I hope Fury accepts that condition. And I certainly hope that boxing doesn’t get in its own way once again. No deal is complete until there are signatures on contracts. Fingers crossed. … Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is being billed as the biggest fight of the year. And it might end up being so if pay-per-view buys in the U.S. are the gauge. However, Fury-Usyk might be bigger internationally. And Terence Crawford–Errol Spence Jr. and Canelo Alvarez–David Benavidez might rival Davis-Garcia if those compelling fights are made. …

The hype for the Davis-Garcia fight, on April 22 in Las Vegas, kicked off last week. The matchup should resonate because of the fighters’ abilities – and knockout power – as well as their massive social media followings. Is any other matchup in history quite like it? I don’t think so. Who wins? You have to favor Davis. They both are quick handed and have one-punch knockout power but Davis is a better boxer and has more experience in big fights. Garcia might have a size advantage, although he had to agree to a 10-pound rehydration clause between the weigh-in on Friday and the day of fight to get the opportunity. I give Garcia a decent shot at victory, though. He’s a good, well-schooled boxer, might have the fastest hands in the sport and can knockout anyone with the right punch. Should be fun to watch.

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Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu takes another step forward but danger lurks

Weekend Review: Tim Tszyu took another step forward by stopping Tony Harrison but danger lurks on the horizon.

A critical look at the past week in boxing

BIGGEST WINNER

TIM TSZYU

It pays to believe in yourself. Tszyu was all but guaranteed the opportunity of a lifetime, a shot a Jermell Charlo’s undisputed 154-pound championship if he waited for Charlo’s broken hand to heal. Instead, because he would rather fight than sit idly, he took the significant risk of taking on former beltholder Tony Harrison in the meantime. A victory would keep him busy and set up the fight with Charlo. A loss would torpedo his plans altogether. Well, Tszyu took the gamble. And to say it paid off is an understatement. The Aussie patiently, methodically broke down one of the best technicians in the world before delivering a spectacular ninth-round knockout in front of his giddy hometown fans Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney. As a result, the fight with Charlo is even more compelling now, as Tszyu will be seen as a more significant threat. And he will have eight-plus rounds of experience against a crafty veteran, which will help him against Charlo and going forward. Yes, in retrospect, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu made a brilliant move.

 

BEST FATHER-SON BOXERS?

Kostya (right) and Tim Tszyu could end up as a legendary father-son combination. Mark Evans / Getty Images)

TSZYU

Who is boxing’s best father and son or daughter combination? Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) is entering the conversation. No father-son combination is an obvious choice for “best” at the moment, which leaves the door open for the Tszyus. One could argue it’s Muhammad and Laila Ali, both of whom are in the Hall of Fame. Leon and Cory Spinks are near the top of my list. And there are others in the mix: Floyd and Tracy Harris Patterson, Lenny and Ray Mancini, Wilfredo Vazquez Sr. and Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. and Jr., Guty Espadas Sr. and Jr., and Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Jr. However, in my opinion, there are no father-son/daughter combinations in which both of them were truly great. Kostya Tszyu was a great fighter. And while Tim is still far from that classification, he has a chance to get there. He can box, he can punch, he’s durable and he’s unflappable, ingredients that can take a fighter a long way. And he has a tremendous opportunity on the horizon: If he fights and beats Charlo – which is realistic – he will have the distinction of being an undisputed world champion. That wouldn’t necessarily lift him to “greatness” but it’s a giant step in that direction. We’ll see how this plays out.

 

BIGGEST LOSER

Tony Harrison gave a gallant effort but was overwhelmed. Mark Kolbe / Getty Images

TONY HARRISON

Harrison (29-4-1, 21 KOs) seemed to imply during a post-fight interview that he might be finished with boxing. “I train extremely hard to fight. I don’t need no more victories,” he said but wasn’t pressed on what he meant. If that was his last fight, he should be proud that he gave a gutsy, honest effort. He fought hard and had good moments, particularly when he fired off his long, quick jab. He simply didn’t have the wherewithal to cope with the relentless of pressure of Tszyu, who seems to both indefatigable and unusually strong. Harrison tried and failed, which is part of boxing. No shame in that. And, of course, there is no shame in a splendid career. The 32-year-old from Detroit is still the only man to beat the future Hall of Famer Charlo, from whom he took a world title in 2018 And he did it while Charlo was in his prime. Is it time for him to walk away? That would make sense. He’s now 1-2-1 in his last four fights, which obviously is a bad sign. And he had no answers whatsoever for Tszyu. Enough is enough.

 

RABBIT PUNCHES

How would Tszyu fare against Charlo? Charlo was correct when he said after the fight that he is different from Harrison. Obviously, he’s better. He might not be quite as good a technician as Harrison but he’s superior in every other way, including his formidable punching power. Charlo probably has too much firepower for Tszyu. That said, I like the all-around ability Tszyu has demonstrated. And I love his grit. He’s a tough, tough guy. Charlo should be favored but the matchup isn’t as one-sided as some might think. . The CompuBox statistic that best told the story of the Tszyu-Harrison fight was the number of power punches thrown (and landed), 41.2 per round (16.6) for Tszyu and 17.4 (7.2) for Harrison. It’s difficult to win a fight with just a jab. … The scoring wasn’t outrageous – all three judges had it 77-75 for Tszyu after eight rounds, five rounds to three – but that seemed too tight given the winner’s effective pressure and huge advantage in power punches. I had it 78-74 for Tszyu. …

News item: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk reportedly have agreed to terms on a fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship in late spring or early summer, probably in London. Usyk evidently accepted the short end of a 70-30 split of revenue, which makes sense to me because Fury is a much bigger figure than his Ukrainian counterpart. Usyk stipulated that he agreed to the financial terms with one caveat: Fury must donate £1 million to Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. I hope Fury accepts that condition. And I certainly hope that boxing doesn’t get in its own way once again. No deal is complete until there are signatures on contracts. Fingers crossed. … Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is being billed as the biggest fight of the year. And it might end up being so if pay-per-view buys in the U.S. are the gauge. However, Fury-Usyk might be bigger internationally. And Terence Crawford–Errol Spence Jr. and Canelo Alvarez–David Benavidez might rival Davis-Garcia if those compelling fights are made. …

The hype for the Davis-Garcia fight, on April 22 in Las Vegas, kicked off last week. The matchup should resonate because of the fighters’ abilities – and knockout power – as well as their massive social media followings. Is any other matchup in history quite like it? I don’t think so. Who wins? You have to favor Davis. They both are quick handed and have one-punch knockout power but Davis is a better boxer and has more experience in big fights. Garcia might have a size advantage, although he had to agree to a 10-pound rehydration clause between the weigh-in on Friday and the day of fight to get the opportunity. I give Garcia a decent shot at victory, though. He’s a good, well-schooled boxer, might have the fastest hands in the sport and can knockout anyone with the right punch. Should be fun to watch.

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Photos: Tim Tszyu’s brutal stoppage of Tony Harrison

Photos: Tim Tszyu’s brutal stoppage of Tony Harrison.

Tim Tszyu knocked out Tony Harrison in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

Here are images from the fight. All photos by Mark Kolbe and Saeed Khan of Getty Images.

 

Photos: Tim Tszyu’s brutal stoppage of Tony Harrison

Photos: Tim Tszyu’s brutal stoppage of Tony Harrison.

Tim Tszyu knocked out Tony Harrison in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

Here are images from the fight. All photos by Mark Kolbe and Saeed Khan of Getty Images.

 

Tim Tszyu delivers spectacular knockout to set up showdown with Jermell Charlo

Tim Tszyu delivered a spectacular knockout of Tony Harrison to set up a showdown with undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo.

The gamble paid off in a big way.

Tim Tszyu knocked out former beltholder Tony Harrison in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

The meeting with Charlo was already set. That means he didn’t have to take the risk of fighting Harrison, the only man to beat Charlo.

However, he did. And now, after a brutal stoppage in his toughest test, the fight with Charlo is even bigger than it was before it was postponed after Charlo broke his hand in training. And Tszyu has more valuable experience.

Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) was asked in the ring afterward whether he had a message for Charlo.

“The message was sent clearly,” he said to the cheers of his hometown fans in Sydney. “… You know what’s next. I’m coming to America.”

Tszyu’s strategy against Harrison was neither a surprise nor complicated: keep the pressure on his American counterpart, which gradually wore him down.

Harrison (29-4-1, 21 KOs) had some success, particularly with his quick, long jab, but it was Tszyu who landed the cleaner, harder shots – mostly right hands to the head – round after round.

Harrison was staggered by an overhand right with about one minute to go in Round 3, although the crafty veteran was able to survive the rest of the round.

Tszyu was just getting started.

Harrison tried to move in the middle rounds, an effort to thwart Tszyu’s attack. However, the Aussie continued to pound away as the fight went into the late rounds, which slowed Harrison down and set up the brutal ending.

With about a minute to go in Round 9, Tszyu unloaded as vicious a volley of perfectly placed, punishing blows as you’ll ever see – including a number of head-snapping right uppercuts – before Harrison finally fell to the canvas.

He was able to get up before the count of 10 but referee Danrex Tapdasan took a good look at him and decided he was in no shape to continue.

The official time of the stoppage was 2:43.

The judges all had the same score after eight rounds, 77-75 for Tszyu, five rounds to three. Boxing Junkie had it 78-74, six rounds to two, for the winner.

Of course, Tszyu made sure none of that mattered in the end.

One of Tszyu’s missions has been to forge a name for himself in a sport that his father, Kostya Tszyu, built a Hall of Fame career. He took a significant step in that direction in front of his family, friends and fans.

“One sentence: What’s my motherf—ing name?! What’s my motherf—ing name?! he yelled to the crowd and the world, which has a better idea of who he is after his most-impressive performance.

And it might get even better. Or not.

Charlo, who knocked out Harrison in their rematch, is considered one of the best fighters in the world pound-for-pound. He has skill, experience and elite punching power, the last of which Harrison lacks.

The champion worked as a television analyst for the fight. He said in so many words that he’s a level above his two-time opponent.

“My movement, my style, my power will make him do completely different things,” Charlo said immediately after the fight. He later added, “Man, I’m ready. … I’m a different animal in there, I’m a different fighter than Tony.”

Tszyu evidently is different from Harrison too.

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Tim Tszyu delivers spectacular knockout to set up showdown with Jermell Charlo

Tim Tszyu delivered a spectacular knockout of Tony Harrison to set up a showdown with undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo.

The gamble paid off in a big way.

Tim Tszyu knocked out former beltholder Tony Harrison in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

The meeting with Charlo was already set. That means he didn’t have to take the risk of fighting Harrison, the only man to beat Charlo.

However, he did. And now, after a brutal stoppage in his toughest test, the fight with Charlo is even bigger than it was before it was postponed after Charlo broke his hand in training. And Tszyu has more valuable experience.

Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) was asked in the ring afterward whether he had a message for Charlo.

“The message was sent clearly,” he said to the cheers of his hometown fans in Sydney. “… You know what’s next. I’m coming to America.”

Tszyu’s strategy against Harrison was neither a surprise nor complicated: keep the pressure on his American counterpart, which gradually wore him down.

Harrison (29-4-1, 21 KOs) had some success, particularly with his quick, long jab, but it was Tszyu who landed the cleaner, harder shots – mostly right hands to the head – round after round.

Harrison was staggered by an overhand right with about one minute to go in Round 3, although the crafty veteran was able to survive the rest of the round.

Tszyu was just getting started.

Harrison tried to move in the middle rounds, an effort to thwart Tszyu’s attack. However, the Aussie continued to pound away as the fight went into the late rounds, which slowed Harrison down and set up the brutal ending.

With about a minute to go in Round 9, Tszyu unloaded as vicious a volley of perfectly placed, punishing blows as you’ll ever see – including a number of head-snapping right uppercuts – before Harrison finally fell to the canvas.

He was able to get up before the count of 10 but referee Danrex Tapdasan took a good look at him and decided he was in no shape to continue.

The official time of the stoppage was 2:43.

The judges all had the same score after eight rounds, 77-75 for Tszyu, five rounds to three. Boxing Junkie had it 78-74, six rounds to two, for the winner.

Of course, Tszyu made sure none of that mattered in the end.

One of Tszyu’s missions has been to forge a name for himself in a sport that his father, Kostya Tszyu, built a Hall of Fame career. He took a significant step in that direction in front of his family, friends and fans.

“One sentence: What’s my motherf—ing name?! What’s my motherf—ing name?! he yelled to the crowd and the world, which has a better idea of who he is after his most-impressive performance.

And it might get even better. Or not.

Charlo, who knocked out Harrison in their rematch, is considered one of the best fighters in the world pound-for-pound. He has skill, experience and elite punching power, the last of which Harrison lacks.

The champion worked as a television analyst for the fight. He said in so many words that he’s a level above his two-time opponent.

“My movement, my style, my power will make him do completely different things,” Charlo said immediately after the fight. He later added, “Man, I’m ready. … I’m a different animal in there, I’m a different fighter than Tony.”

Tszyu evidently is different from Harrison too.

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Tim Tszyu, Tony Harrison make weight for 154-pound showdown

Tim Tszyu and Tony Harrison on Friday made weight for their 154-pound showdown Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney.

Tim Tszyu and Tony Harrison on Friday made weight for their 154-pound fight Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Tszyu weighed 153.6, Harrison 153.5.

The winner is expected to challenge undisputed champion Jermall Charlo.

“The weight cut has always been my problem, but not this time,” Harrison said after he was weighed. “I’ll put on some weight, but I’m not looking to go in there 180 pounds. Whatever my body allows. I looked into his eyes and to me, he’s nervous. I keep hearing people counting me out, and I don’t understand why.

“I’m from the Motor, man. I’m from Detroit. You ever seen a rottweiler fight a chihuahua? It’s just a different type of dog. I just think you guys have seen your dog only bite other chihuahuas. He hasn’t been in front of a rottweiler yet.”

Said Tszyu: “I’m locked in now, and everything’s out of the way. I’m not nervous. Feel my heartbeat.”

Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) is coming off his biggest victory, a unanimous decision over Terrell Gausha in March of last year.

Harrison (29-3-1, 21 KOs) also is coming off a win, a unanimous decision over Sergio Garcia last April, but is 1-1-1 in his last three fights.

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Tim Tszyu, Tony Harrison make weight for 154-pound showdown

Tim Tszyu and Tony Harrison on Friday made weight for their 154-pound showdown Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney.

Tim Tszyu and Tony Harrison on Friday made weight for their 154-pound fight Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Tszyu weighed 153.6, Harrison 153.5.

The winner is expected to challenge undisputed champion Jermall Charlo.

“The weight cut has always been my problem, but not this time,” Harrison said after he was weighed. “I’ll put on some weight, but I’m not looking to go in there 180 pounds. Whatever my body allows. I looked into his eyes and to me, he’s nervous. I keep hearing people counting me out, and I don’t understand why.

“I’m from the Motor, man. I’m from Detroit. You ever seen a rottweiler fight a chihuahua? It’s just a different type of dog. I just think you guys have seen your dog only bite other chihuahuas. He hasn’t been in front of a rottweiler yet.”

Said Tszyu: “I’m locked in now, and everything’s out of the way. I’m not nervous. Feel my heartbeat.”

Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) is coming off his biggest victory, a unanimous decision over Terrell Gausha in March of last year.

Harrison (29-3-1, 21 KOs) also is coming off a win, a unanimous decision over Sergio Garcia last April, but is 1-1-1 in his last three fights.

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Tim Tszyu vs. Tony Harrison: LIVE updates, results, full coverage

Tim Tszyu vs. Tony Harrison: LIVE updates, results, full coverage.

Tim Tszyu knocked out Tony Harrison in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

The official time was 2:43.

Tszyu applied pressure on Harrison from beginning to end, landing many more and cleaner shots than his veteran American counterpart.

Harrison was competitive much of the fight, relying mostly on his quick, long jab. However, he couldn’t keep the relentless off of him and was worn down.

The knockout was brutal. Tszyu unleashed a series of brutal shots — including a number of upper cuts — that finally put Harrison on the canvas.

Harrison was able to get up but referee Danrex Tapdasan didn’t allow the beaten fighter to continue.

You can read a full report here.

***

Good evening.

The main event fighters are making their ring walks. We’re only a few minutes away from Tszyu-Harrison.

***

Tim Tszyu will face Tony Harrison in a 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Tszyu’s hometown.

The winner is expected to challenge undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

The featured bouts on the card begin at 10:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. PT. The main event will take place later in show. The show begins in the morning in Australia so it can be featured during prime time in the U.S.

Boxing Junkie will post the result of the main event immediately after it ends. 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. Tony Harrison: LIVE updates, results, full coverage

Tim Tszyu vs. Tony Harrison: LIVE updates, results, full coverage.

Tim Tszyu knocked out Tony Harrison in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in Sydney to set up a fight with undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

The official time was 2:43.

Tszyu applied pressure on Harrison from beginning to end, landing many more and cleaner shots than his veteran American counterpart.

Harrison was competitive much of the fight, relying mostly on his quick, long jab. However, he couldn’t keep the relentless off of him and was worn down.

The knockout was brutal. Tszyu unleashed a series of brutal shots — including a number of upper cuts — that finally put Harrison on the canvas.

Harrison was able to get up but referee Danrex Tapdasan didn’t allow the beaten fighter to continue.

You can read a full report here.

***

Good evening.

The main event fighters are making their ring walks. We’re only a few minutes away from Tszyu-Harrison.

***

Tim Tszyu will face Tony Harrison in a 154-pound bout Saturday (Sunday in Australia) at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Tszyu’s hometown.

The winner is expected to challenge undisputed champion Jermell Charlo.

The featured bouts on the card begin at 10:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. PT. The main event will take place later in show. The show begins in the morning in Australia so it can be featured during prime time in the U.S.

Boxing Junkie will post the result of the main event immediately after it ends. 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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