Tim Tszyu faces one of the toughest — and most unique — challenges of his career on Sunday when he gives up a 23-centimetre height advantage in his fight against Sebastian Fundora.
Tszyu was initially scheduled to fight Keith Thurman, but the latter had to withdraw due to a bicep injury suffered in training, seeing Fundora announced as the Australian’s new opponent.
It means Tszyu will be fighting for both the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles.
Tszyu is not the only Australian in action though with Michael Zerafa facing Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title.
So what time can you expect the Australian duo to enter the ring?
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Well, the prelims for the fight card begin at 9am AEDT with the main card getting underway at 11am.
Zerafa’s fight is the fourth on the main card so when exactly he makes his ring walk will largely depend on how long the previous three bouts last.
The same goes for Tszyu and Fundora, although their fight is expected to take place at around 2.30pm AEDT. With that in mind, look for Zerafa’s fight to begin at around 1pm AEDT.
FULL FIGHT CARD
Tim Tszyu v Sebastian Fundora — for the WBO and WBC super welterweight title
Rolly Romero v Isaac Cruz — for WBA super lightweight title
Erislandy Lara v Michael Zerafa — for WBA middleweight title
Julio Cesar Martinez v Angelino Cordova — for the WBC flyweight title
Elijah Garcia v Kyrone Davis — middleweight
Serhii Bohachuk v Brian Mendoza — for the interim WBC super welterweight title
ULTIMATE GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of Tszyu vs Fundora
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