Tim Tszyu’s next fight against Brian Mendoza is almost here and boxing fans are eagerly awaiting his third fight in the ring this year.
The undefeated Australian faces Mendoza on the Gold Coast on Sunday in what is expected to be his final home fight before continuing super-fights against some of the biggest names in boxing in America.
Boxing: Tszyu vs Mendoza SUNDAY OCT 15 12pm AEDT | Order now with the Main Event on Kayo Sports
Tszyu is in fine form, having defeated Tony Harrison in a March performance before knocking out Carlos Ocampo in one minute.
Tszyu defends his WBO super middleweight title after his status as interim champion became official when Jermell Charlo moved up the ranks to fight Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
Mendoza fought his way out of the boxing scrap heap with knockout victories over Jeison Rosario and Sebastian Fundora to set up a fight with Tszyu.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Tim Tszyu vs. Brian Mendoza 2023 boxing title fight.
WHEN IS THE TIM TSZTYU VS BRIAN MENDOZA FIGHT AND WHAT TIME WILL IT START?
The Tim Tszyu vs Brian Mendoza boxing pay-per-view takes place on Sunday October 15 and doors open at 9am local time (AEST).
The preliminary bouts will begin on Fox Sports Channel 507 at 9:30 a.m. AEST local Queensland time (10:30 a.m. AEDT).
The main pay-per-view card is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 a.m. AEST (12:00 p.m. AEDT).
Timing is not an exact science in boxing. With the Main Event scheduled to begin at 1:15 p.m. AEST/2:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on the length of previous fights, we believe Tszyu and Mendoza will enter the ring in the afternoon anytime from 3:00 p.m. AEDT.
HOW TO STREAM AND WATCH THE TIM TSZYU VS BRIAN MENDOZA FIGHT
Tszyu vs Mendoza is a pay-per-view fight, which costs $59.95 to watch on Foxtel’s Main Event or stream via Kayo Sports.
TALE OF THE GAND
Tim Tszyu
Record: 23-0 (17 KOs)
Age: 28 years old
Titles: WBO super welterweight
Brian Mendoza
Record: 22-2 (16 KOs)
Age: 29 years old
Height: 178 cm
Reach: 178 cm
Titles: Acting WBC Super Welterweight
BETTING ODDS (Sportsbet)
Like virtually every fight he has competed in, Tszyu is the heavy favorite to beat Mendoza, who is a huge underdog in the betting markets.
Tszyu will win — $1.20
Mendoza will win – $5.25
Tszyu wins by points or decision – $3.75
Tszyu wins via KO/TKO – $1.70
Draw $17
Mendoza wins by points or decision – $10.50
Mendoza wins via KO/TKO – $8
FULL FIGHT MAP
Tim Tszyu vs. Brian Mendoza for WBO super welterweight title
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Nathaniel May v Jackson Jon England; super featherweight
Shanell Dargan vs. Amber Amelia; super bantamweight
Toese Vousiutu vs. Julius Lloyd Long; heavy weights
Hassan Hamdan versus Danvers Cuschieri; welterweight
Sergei Vorobev vs. Wade Ryan; super welterweight