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Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja headlines the PBC Boxing Championships on Prime VideoTim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja headlines the PBC Boxing Championships in Australia

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Former world champion Tim Tszyu officially kicked off his fight week in Sydney, where he faced undefeated challenger Denis Nurja ahead of their highly anticipated showdown this weekend.

The couple will be the main stars Premier Boxing Champions Championship on Prime Video this Saturday, April 4 (US date), live from the WIN Entertainment Center.

The card starts streaming at 21:00 ET / 18:00 PT exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for Prime members in the US and select countries.

Tszyu returns home and wants to start fighting for the title again

Tszyu, a former WBO super welterweight titleholder, enters the fight determined to resume his climb towards another world title shot.

The Australian star is training in Miami under the supervision of respected coach Pedro Diaz and will fight for the title the second time with Diaz in the corner.

“It’s unbelievable to be back home in Australia,” Tszyu said during a media briefing in Sydney. “Australia will always be home to me.”

Tszyu also made it clear that he was going into the fight with a special attitude.

“Word annihilation has been on my mind for the last seven weeks. That’s all I want to do.”

Nurja arrives undefeated and confident

On the other side of the ring will be the undefeated contender Nurja, who will enter the ranking fight No. 12 by WBA.

The player prepared for this opportunity by organizing training camps in Italy and London before arriving in Australia earlier this week.

Despite Tszyu’s star power, Nurja made it clear that his sole focus was on the task ahead.

“I respect Tim. He’s still a great fighter,” Nurja said. “But that will be decided by the ring, not the conversation.”

Nurja also addressed speculation about Tszyu potentially fighting bigger fights, including a fight with Errol Spence Jr.

“He still has to go through me before he thinks about it,” Nurja said.

Key fights on the Undercard

The event will also feature several high-stakes fights.

Undefeated Australian Sam Goodman will face Argentine Rodrigo Ruiz IBF 126-pound title eliminator over 12 rounds.

Meanwhile, undefeated 2024 Australian Olympian Callum Peters will face fellow undefeated fighter Delio Mouzinho in the middleweight division.

The event is promoted by No Limit Boxing and TGB Promotions.

According to No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose, the fight marks an crucial moment for Tszyu.

“This is Tim’s first fight in Wollongong,” Rose said. “He’s up against an undefeated fighter, so it’s a tough test and a fight that could prepare him for huge opportunities later this year.”

Main event – ​​super welterweight

  • Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja

IBF 126-pound title eliminator

  • Sam Goodman vs. Rodrigo Ruiz

Middleweight fight

  • Callum Peters vs. Delio Mouzinho

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Hasim Rahman’s undefeated son Sharif signs multi-fight BKB deal

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Hasim Rahman’s undefeated son Sharif signs multi-fight BKB deal
Bare Knuckle Boxing has added another second-generation boxer to
its growing roster.

The promotion recently announced that Sharif Rahman has signed a
multi-fight agreement, bringing the undefeated prospect into the
bare-knuckle ranks while still in his prime.

Sharif Rahman joins BKB after building an undefeated 9-0 boxing
record

Rahman, 30, is the son of former two-time heavyweight champion
Hasim Rahman and the brother of professional boxer Hasim Rahman Jr.
His father famously stopped Lennox Lewis in 2001 to capture the
heavyweight championship.

Known as “C3,†Rahman has compiled an unblemished 9-0 professional
boxing record with four knockouts. The Baltimore native, who now
resides in Las Vegas, will attempt to carry that unbeaten record
into bare-knuckle competition.

“I’ve carried this family name my whole career and I’ve never
lost,†Rahman said via press release. “Bare-knuckle is a new test,
no gloves, no excuses, just pure skill and heart and I’m bringing
my undefeated record to BKB to prove I belong among the best in the
trigon.â€

Rahman follows several established boxers who have recently made
the move to BKB, including Victor Ortiz, JoJo Diaz, Alfredo Angulo
and Lee Selby.

His promotional debut and opponent will be announced at a later
date.

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Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have contrasting views on women’s authority

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Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have contrasting views on women’s authority
Islam
Makhachev and Ian Garry
have vastly different views on how much authority women should
have.

Garry recently faced significant backlash for speaking about his
feminine side in an interview. “The Future†admitted to crying
while watching Disney movies and feeling more masculine by staying
in touch with his feminine side. Garry also said that the world
would be a better place with women running it and men simply
listening to them.

Islam Makhachev has hilarious reaction to UFC legend needing
wife's approval to go to Dagestan

Makhachev, although in jest, expressed opposite views on women
having authority. The
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion invited
Demetrious
Johnson to Dagestan during a recent interview. When “Mighty
Mouse†expressed safety concerns, Makhachev assured him that
Dagestan is one of the safest places in the world.

Johnson then said that he would have to consult his wife on the
matter. Makhachev laughed in disbelief about the UFC Hall of Famer
having to take his wife's permission. Makhachev said that Johnson,
being one of the best fighters in history, merely has to inform his
wife, not take her permission.

“Talk to wife? Talk to wife?†Makhachev said. “You're the best
fighter in the world. You have to tell her. But not ask.â€

Makhachev (28-1) puts his welterweight title on the line against
Garry (17-1) in the main event of UFC
330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.


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Contender Series winner gets surprise UFC shot after UFC 330 shakeup

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Contender Series winner gets surprise UFC shot after UFC 330 shakeup
The upcoming
Ultimate Fighting Championship event has undergone a late
change, with Eduardo
Henrique stepping in to replace Jose Ochoa
at UFC
330.

Ochoa was reportedly forced out due to an injury, leaving Charles
Johnson without an opponent days before their bout at Xfinity
Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. However, the promotion quickly found
a replacement in Henrique, who will now make his UFC debut against
Johnson.

Eduardo Henrique gets UFC debut against Charles Johnson after
Jose Ochoa injury

Henrique (15-2) will return to action after nearly nine months
away. The former
Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight champion last competed in
September 2025, earning a decision over An Tuan Ho
on
Dana White's Contender Series. However, the victory wasn't
enough for a UFC contract.

The fighter also appeared on Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighterâ€
last year. Now, Henrique has the chance to make his UFC debut as a
late replacement in UFC 330.

Johnson (19-9) lost to Asu
Almabayev in his last Octagon appearance in June. His upcoming
bout will be his fourth UFC fight of 2026, making him the
promotion’s most active fighter this year. He is currently
averaging one bout every 98 days.

Despite the unexpected shakeup, UFC 330 remains a 12-fight card
capped off by two title fights.

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