Tim Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) and Sebastian Fundora (20-1-1, 13 KOs) will headline a card with 4 world title fights once they conflict on March 30.
Their bout may have Tszyu’s WBO tremendous welterweight title and the vacant WBC belt at stake. The struggle is the primary occasion of PBC’s inaugural present on Prime Video. Additionally a part of the cardboard can be Rolando Romero (15-1, 13 KOs) defending his WBA tremendous light-weight title towards Isaac Cruz (25-2-1, 17 KOs). Simply earlier than that, Erislandy Lara (29-3-3, 17 KOs) defends his WBA middleweight belt towards Michael Zerafa (31-4, 19 KOs). To open the PPV, Julio Cesar Martinez(20-3, 15 KOs, 2 NCs) takes on Angelino Cordova (18-0-1, 12 KOs) in a defence of his WBC flyweight title.
Initially, Tszyu was to face Keith Thurman. However, Fundora was getting ready to face Brian Mendoza. As a consequence of an harm to Thurman, “The Towering Inferno” stepped as much as tackle Tszyu, making the struggle a unification within the course of. Mendoza stays on the cardboard, however will now tackle Serhii Bohachuk.
Forward of their respective clashes on Saturday, the fighters spoke at a closing press convention. Beneath is simply a few of what was stated by them.
Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora Headline Multi-Title Battle Card
Tim Tszyu
“We’re lastly right here,” stated Tszyu. “It’s been a protracted street, however I’ve dreamt of this second my complete life. Every thing I’ve finished has led thus far.”
“The present goes on and future awaits. Saturday evening we get to struggle for the belts. It’s all about gathering belts and gathering legacy. We’re going to point out that the Tszyu title is the best boxing household of all time.”
Sebastian Fundora
“What a change of occasions,” stated Fundora. “From opening the cardboard to headlining within the struggle capital of the world of Las Vegas. It is a huge alternative that we’re going to reap the benefits of on Saturday evening.”
“That is the second and the time for me to turn into world champion. My sister [Gabriela Fundora] did it six months in the past, and now it’s my flip.”
Rolando Romero
“Everyone thinks that is gonna be a troublesome struggle,” stated Romero. “However I believe that is gonna be a simple struggle. He’s [Cruz] gonna run proper into one thing, as a result of he’s silly.”
“He’s gonna throw and throw and throw once more. He does the identical stuff again and again. I’m prepared for it.”
Isaac Cruz
“I’ve realized rather a lot from my latest fights,” stated Cruz by an interpreter. “I do know that I don’t need to depart it as much as the judges. I’m in nice form and able to throw arduous punches from spherical one by spherical 12.”
“If he thinks I’m silly, then he’s even stupider. If he thinks I’m simply gonna lay down, he’s very mistaken. He’s gonna notice it on Saturday evening.”
Erislandy Lara
“I’m grateful to everybody who made this struggle attainable,” stated Lara by an interpreter. “I’m able to go, I’m pumped up and I’m prepared to offer everybody an incredible struggle. The time for speaking is over.”
“I show my price within the ring and Zerafa will see that on Saturday evening. I’m excited to be again, as a result of I really feel prepared and robust.”
Michael Zerafa
“Saturday evening ends with me as the brand new WBA world champion,” stated Zerafa. “Mark my phrases.”
“Hopefully we’re coming again to Australia with three world titles, one for myself and two for Tim. Now it’s time to do it.”
Julio Cesar Martinez
“I’m actually thrilled to be again after a pair setbacks,” stated Martinez by an interpreter. “In the long run, it’s all about what occurs within the ring on Saturday.”
“I’m able to face anyone at any time. I say it on a regular basis and I imply it. Everybody will see what I imply on Saturday evening.”
Angelino Cordova
“I’m actually completely satisfied and excited to be a part of this occasion,” stated Cordova by an interpreter. “I hope that every part seems nicely and everybody enjoys this nice card.”
“I’ve been picturing the second of changing into world champion for a very long time. I can’t wait till that second comes and I could make my nation proud.”
Battle Predictions
Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora
Each fighters may have needed to make some changes of their preparations on condition that they weren’t initially meant to conflict. Nevertheless, Fundora’s approach of preventing may depart him open to getting stopped by Tszyu. We’re predicting the Australian to get a late stoppage.
Rolando Romero vs. Isaac Cruz
Cruz’s fashion ought to trigger all types of hassle for Romero. Anticipate the Mexican to win by knockout within the later rounds.
Erislandy Lara vs. Michael Zerafa
Whereas each fighters haven’t been very lively these previous two years, this ought to be a struggle the place Lara bins himself to a call win. We’re predicting Lara by unanimous determination.
Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Angelino Cordova
These two lastly meet this Saturday. Although figuring out Martinez you by no means know till the primary bell rings. Assuming nothing goes mistaken until then, count on Martinez to win this by way of stoppage.
Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora Full Press Convention
For the complete press convention that includes all the fighters, click on right here or the play button under. Video courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions.
