Tim Tszyu will defend the WBO tremendous welterweight world title in Australia on Sunday, October 15, No Restrict Boxing confirmed in the present day.
Tszyu, 28, will defend the WBO super-welterweight world title for the primary time following the group’s resolution to raise him to full champion standing as quickly as Jermell Charlo is introduced within the ring for his extremely anticipated combat with Canelo Alvarez on September 30.
Ought to the WBC observe the WBO’s lead and strip Charlo of the title, Mendoza can be elevated and the combat would turn out to be a world title unification bout.
It’s the third combat for Tszyu inside seven months having knocked out former WBC world champion Tony Harrison in Sydney in March and world-rated Mexican Carlos Ocampo on the Gold Coast in July.
Mendoza blasted out former unified champion Jeison Rosario in November final yr, earlier than he then brutally knocked out the beforehand unbeaten Sebastian Fundora to seize the WBC interim-title at 154-pounds.
The 29 year-old from Albuquerque, New Mexico is the hardest opponent Tszyu has confronted thus far who has proven each his devastating energy and luxury in being the underdog when taking up the easiest fighters within the division.
The winner of the combat on October 15 will search an undisputed title combat in opposition to Jermell Charlo, ought to he determine to return to the division following his combat on September 30.
Tim Tszyu stated, “I’m anticipating a warfare and I’m anticipating Mendoza to check me greater than some other fighter. He has energy in each fingers and has proven he thrives off being that underdog, so I doubt coming to Australia will trouble him however don’t anticipate a single individual to be cheering for him.”
“This was the combat to be made and the one combat that had me pumped up. Kinds make fights and it has the potential to be a banger as a result of we each go in search of the combat, have heavy fingers and chase these killer knockouts everybody likes to replay over, and over, and over once more.”
“The street to undisputed continues, it’s simply going to take a bit longer. However belief me, the journey to get there might be manner sweeter.”
No Restrict Boxing CEO George Rose stated, “Tim Tszyu is the brand new king of the super-welterweight division and true kings exit and take what’s theirs. Tim solely needed the hardest take a look at in his division. Brian Mendoza is that man.”
“We might’ve simply regarded for a lesser-opponent however Tim and his crew made it clear to us that he wanted a combat that was going to get him up and about and preserve him zoned in 24/7.”
“Whenever you’re on the degree Tim Tszyu is at and chasing ‘undisputed’, taking down a man who can carry a belt to the desk and unify is extraordinarily interesting. It’s a excessive stakes gamble however that is boxing and it’s now as much as Tim to show it.”
