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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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Photos from No Limit boxingFormer 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
jai_herbert_mma on InstagramUFC veteran Jai Herbert is rolling with the punches after a nice win over Matheus Camilo in Vegas last weekend.
Throughout the course of his tenure in the promotion, Jai Herbert has been able to pick up some pretty nice wins. Of course, he's also had his fair share of setbacks, but against Matheus Camilo on Saturday night, he made it two wins on the bounce.
RELATED: Jai Herbert expecting an “entertaining fight†and to “put on a show†against Fares Ziam at UFC London
Given the fact that he is now 38 years of age, many wouldn't have expected Jai Herbert to still be competing at this level considering some of the damage he's taken in the past. Alas, he continues to defy the odds in an impressive way.
After the fight, Jai Herbert spoke to reporters about his current approach to the MMA game.
Jai Herbert reflects on latest victory
“I feel good,†Herbert told MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight at UFC Fight Night 290. “I don't really look (at my age). I'm just rolling with it. … Usually they have a fight the start of the year in London. But whatever. I like fighting on the road. I really enjoy. I fought in Winning in April. Now fought in Vegas. I'm just happy to get there and fight. I'm just taking it every day as it comes.â€
“He was loading up with the big shots and I knew that was going to end up draining him,†Herbert said. “Obviously I was tired too, but I imposed my will on him. I knew I was going to win, especially in that last round. I wanted to work harder and that's what I did.â€
Quotes via MMA Junkie
What's next for Herbert in the UFC? Is this one of the best wins he's had in his UFC run? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!
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