Tim Tszyu is hoping to get his career back on track when he fights American Joseph Spencer in Newcastle in early April.
The 30-year-old Australian had a disappointing 2024 when losing two fights, which resulted in him dropping off the international radar.
Tszyu is now seeking redemption, but it will not be an easy start against the highly rated Johnson, who is six years his junior.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Tim Tszyu versus Joseph Spencer.
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer date
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer is set to take place on Sunday April 6th.
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer time
The ring walks for Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer are expected at 22.00 (AEST) and the super welterweight clash is scheduled to take place over 10 rounds.
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer venue
Tim Tszyu v Joseph will take place at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales.
The multi-purpose venue has a seating capacity of just over 7,500 and is the home of the Newcastle Falcons basketball team, who play in the NBL.
As well as boxing and basketball, the venue has also hosted netball, ice skating and tennis events.
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer how to watch
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer will be streamed via Amazon Prime Video.
Tim Tszyu record
The Australian heads into the fight on the back of back-to-back defeats in 2024.
In his last fight, in October 2024, he lost to Bakhram Murtazaliev by way of technical knockout in the third round.
Before that he lost to Sebastian Fundara in March 2024, by way of a split decision.
Overall, he has a record of 24 wins, two losses, and zero draws. 17 of his wins have come by way of knockout.
Joseph Spencer record
The American has a record of 19 wins, one loss, and zero draws. 11 of his wins have come by way of knockout.
Spencer has beaten four of his last five opponents, with three of the fights going the distance.
In his last fight, in December 2024, Spencer beat Miguel Angel Hernandez by a majority decision after the fight went the full 10 rounds.
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer are there any belts on the line?
No, there are no belts on the line in this super welterweight fight.
Tim Tszyu v Joseph Spencer odds
Tim Tszyu is the hot fancy at 1.14 to win the fight, while Joseph Spencer is 5.75 to cause an upset in Newcastle.
Any odds displayed were correct at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation.
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