Tim Tszyu is scheduled to make his ring return on September 22 in Australia. The former world champion looks to earn his next chance to challenge for a title. His opponent in a 12-round IBF super welterweight championship eliminator is yet to be determined.
Once-beaten Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) was in action in March in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old former WBO 154-pound champion lost his belt by split decision against Coachella’s Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs) in a bout that saw him suffering a big cut due to an accidental elbow.
Tszyu was expected to return against Vergil Ortiz Jr (20-0, 20 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas on the Crawford vs Madrimov undercard on August 3 in Los Angeles. The Sydney native withdrew on doctor’s advice due his head wound requiring more time to heal.
Meanwhile, Tim Tszyu’s younger brother, Nikita Tszyu (9-0, 7 KOs) is set for his next fight against fellow-Australian Koen Mazoudier (12-3-1, 5 KOs). The pair battles it out on Wednesday, August 23.
Details, including the location and venue, are expected to be confirmed shortly.