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From Tim Tszyu to Justis Huni and every little thing in among, here’s all the latest throughout the Australian boxing scene in Ben Damon’s latest At the Fights column!
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The undefeated Tim Tszyu has welcomed information that negotiations to provide Liam Smith to Australia to facial area him in September are progressing properly.
The Englishman has built it crystal clear he wishes the fight, and is delighted to travel, although Tszyu is thrilled at the prospect of measuring himself versus a further former world winner.
“He is not a male who is at the close of his occupation but we are however at diverse levels. I’m 26 several years aged, I’m a hungry fighter and I’m on my way up,” suggests Tszyu.
“Canelo (Alvarez) has been destroying his opponents these days but when you seem back at when he fought Smith (in 2016) it wasn’t uncomplicated for him – he had to genuinely work him out – so it would be terrific to get that comparison.”
It is remaining deemed that the party could be staged on a Sunday afternoon in Australia, to make it possible for Tszyu’s increasing American fanbase to observe him in primary time.
American Tony Harrison is No Limit’s next choice if the Smith deal simply cannot be finalised.
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ALL THE BELTS ON SUNDAY
For the to start with time in the four-belt era a unified tremendous welterweight winner will be topped this Sunday (AEST) when American Jermell Charlo satisfies Argentinian Brian Castaño in a bout to be broadcast live on Fox Sporting activities.
Tim Tszyu will be viewing from his loungeroom in the course of Sydney’s lockdown and is backing Charlo by determination.
“Castaño can make factors rough – he’s unpredictable – while Charlo is additional of a classical type of boxer,” suggests Tszyu.
“I’m not anticipating anything at all breathtaking from Charlo – he will use his jab – and I think he will most likely get the points earn without the need of seeking way too awesome.”
The party is live on Fox Sporting activities 507 from 11am AEST this Sunday.
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ZERAFA COULD BE Again
The popularity of Michael Zerafa took a battering when he pulled out of the Tszyu fight two weeks ago and now promoter Dean Lonergan is keen to capitalise on the community sentiment.
Lonergan appears following middleweight Issac Hardman, whose most the latest earn pushed him into the world rankings, and wishes the pair to fight in Melbourne later on this year.
“In Michael Zerafa we have Australian boxing’s top villain and in Issac Hardman I have 1 of the most fascinating younger fighters in Australia.”
“Issac has been outspoken about Zerafa, who has responded and it is a fight that sells itself. Can you picture the establish up!”
Hardman is an outside the house prospect of a shot at Japanese star Ryota Murata but if that doesn’t take place Lonergan will shift to make the Zerafa fight.
“I have no considerations about Zerafa not obtaining to the ring this time. I obtained him to the ring twice to fight Jeff Horn and I have no question I could do it again.”
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MOLONEYS FLY Once again
This Friday will be the third time the Moloney twins have flown to the US for fights considering the fact that the get started of the pandemic.
Andrew will battle for revenge in his trilogy clash with Joshua Franco, although Jason will satisfy the world-rated Joshua Greer, on the similar card in Oklahoma on August 15 (AEST).
“Andrew will have the complete of the region and a large amount of the boxing world guiding him in his fight and it is going to be a huge night time for our family,” suggests Jason.
“The Greer fight is the major of my occupation due to the fact I will have to earn. Greer used to carry a pillow to the ring for his opponent but if he does that this time he’ll be using it himself. I firmly consider I’ll knock him out.”
HUNI’S HEAVYWEIGHT Ideas
Heavyweight Justis Huni has had thriving surgical treatment on the hand harm that crushed his Olympic aspiration, with a return to the ring now predicted in late October.
“At this phase I never anticipate Paul Gallen to take up the rematch that is obtainable to him so we are seeking at Kiwis Hemi Ahio and Junior Fa as Justis’ next pair of opponents,” exposed promoter Dean Lonergan.
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OPETAIA TO GET HIS SHOT
Planet #3 Jai Opetaia is awaiting affirmation from the IBF that he has a shot at their vacant cruiserweight title, following winner Mairis Briedis exposed on social media that he’s shifting up to heavyweight.
Once Briedis’ shift gets formal, Opetaia’s representatives will be requested into negotiations with the promoter of Poland’s Michal Cieślak to make the fight.
