By Carlos Costa
The hottest fight in the Land Down Under! Former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn (20-2-1, 13 KO’s) battles unbeaten compatriot Tim Tszyu (15-0, 11 KO’s), for WBO and IBF Regional super welterweight crowns tomorrow Wednesday, August 26, at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia.
For the rumble, the 32-year-old Horn weighed-in at 153½ pounds, while Tim Tszyu made 152¼ on the scale.
Tim Tszyu, son of awesome Russian Hall of Fame fighter Kostya Tszyu, takes a big step in his level of competition against much more experienced Jeff Horn — the unknown school teacher who once won a controversial decision against Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.
Will aggressive coming-forward slugger Jeff Horn overpower with his rough brawler style the son of the Russian boxing legend..?
Or will seven years younger Tim Tszyu prove that he inherited the same fantastic fighting genes from his exciting popular old man..?
Fans will find out soon enough.
The thrilling 10-round clash will air live in Australia on Main Event, in New Zealand on Sky Sport Pop-Up, and in Latin America and in the USA on ESPN.
Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu tomorrow Wednesday in Australia. May the Best Man Win.
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