Tim Tszyu and Brian Mendoza had a final icy stare as they weighed in for their world title fight.
Tszyu puts his WBO super welterweight world title on the line for the first time against Mendoza at the Gold Coast Convention Center on Sunday.
Boxing: Tszyu vs Mendoza SUNDAY OCT 15 12pm AEDT | Order now with the Main Event on Kayo Sports
This is the second straight fight Tszyu has taken to the venue after producing a vicious first-round knockout of Carlos Ocampo in June.
Tszyu will no doubt be hoping for a similar result when he faces Mendoza, who tips the scales at 69.85kg.
The American, who was greeted by some boos as he took the stage, decided to send a message of gratitude to Australia but promised a “great show” on Sunday.
“Honestly, I appreciate all the love,” Mendoza said.
“I know tomorrow night there might be a little more hostile crowd. But I’m here to give you a great show and take this belt home.
Meanwhile, Tszyu weighed in at 69.44kg and was engrossed in what he promised would be his last fight on Australian shores for some time.
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As he looked around the crowd gathered to watch him weigh in, Tszyu had a lot of admiration for everyone who had come.
“This is why I do it, for each and every one of you,” Tszyu said.
“I live for these moments. Tomorrow evening we will do the work.
The two men then looked at each other in a final gaze that seemed to last forever, neither man feeling the need to add a few final words to each other.
WHEN DOES IT START?
The preliminaries start at 10:30am AEDT and you can watch them on Kayo Sports or on channel 507 on Foxtel.
The main card will begin at 12:00 AEDT and fans will be able to watch it on the Main Event via Kayo Sports.
HOW CAN I WATCH?
Boxing: Tszyu vs Mendoza SUNDAY OCT 15 12pm AEDT | Order now with the Main Event on Kayo Sports
FULL FIGHT MAP
Main map
Tim Tszyu (69.44 kg) vs. Brian Mendoza (69.85 kg) for WBO super welterweight title
Sam Goodman (56.56 kg) against Miguel Flores (56.6 kg); 125 lb catch weight
Nathaniel May (58.86 kg) against Jackson Jon England (58.82 kg); super featherweight
Shanell Dargan (54.94 kg) against Amber Amelia (54.74 kg); super bantamweight
Toese Vousiutu (112.14 kg) against Julius Lloyd Long (132.2 kg); heavy weights
Foreplay
Hassan Hamdan (64.34 kg) against Danvers Cuschieri (64.52 kg); welterweight
Sergei Vorobev (69.7 kg) against Wade Ryan (69.74 kg); super welterweight
