Tim Tszyu has annihilated his opponent for Wednesday night’s blockbuster in their war of words, but one act of class shows the real story.
Welcome to our live coverage of Tim Tszyu’s showdown with Japan’s Takeshi Inou.
The undefeated Australian has repeatedly promised to hurt his opponent in Wednesday night’s brawl at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
The action begins from 6pm (AEDT) with a stacked undercard.
You can read all the details on how to stream the fight here and catch up on the start time and schedule for the main event blockbuster.
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The highly anticipated fight is widely tipped to be Tszyu’s toughest ever challenge, but he remains a strong favourite with bookmakers.
Tszyu act of class everyone nearly missed
Tim Tszyu has put Inoue through a blender this week in their running war of words, but an act of class at Tuesday’s weigh-ins show the real story.
In typical fashion, both fighters have come out and said they will knock the other out, but Tszyu’s comments earlier in the week suggested there was little respect for Inoue from the Tszyu camp.
The 27-year-old even described his opponent as a “small little boy”.
After being named the WBO’s mandatory challenger for Brian Castano’s super welterweight belt, Tszyu could have waited for his title shot with the Argentine in early 2022 but wants to stay active, saying: “I’ve got things to do, things to achieve, bodies to punch and faces to hurt and that’s what I’m going to do.”
There were more fighting words at the weigh-in, where Tszyu hit the scales at 69.52kg and Inoue registered 69.86kg. The Aussie said the fight “only ends one way” as he threatened his opponent with some serious damage.
“Let him do what he wants. One thing I know is I’m coming for his head, and his body and everything,” Tszyu said.
“I’m coming for him.”
However, just minutes later, Tszyu and Inoue faced off in front of the scales for the final time before they step into the ring.
After the pose for the cameras, Tszyu extended his hand to shake Inoue’s hand in a gesture that appeared to take his opponent by surprise.
The classy act shows why Tszyu has quickly become one of the most popular fighters in the country.
Boxing legend: Tim Tszyu could be better than icon father
Boxing great Jeff Fenech has boldly claimed Tim “could be better” than his legendary father Kostya Tszyu.
“Kostya is maybe a bigger puncher,” Fenech told Wide World of Sports. “They do things very similar. But for me in some things, Tim is every bit as good if not better than his dad. He’s getting better and better.
“He’s got his father’s poise. His patience. That’s something you can’t teach. It’s about having that awareness in the ring. No doubt his father has helped shape the fighter he is but Tim is his own fighter. Plus they look like f***ing twins.
“He knows when he’s in danger and knows what to do get himself out of trouble. Watching his father as a boy would have helped.”
Read on below for everything you need to know about the fight.
When is the fight?
The main card for the Tszyu-Inoue fight is scheduled to get underway on Wednesday November 17 at 7pm (AEDT).
The undercard will commence at 6pm and the main card will start at 7pm.
Depending on how long the other fights on the card go for, Tszyu and Inoue will likely enter the ring a couple hours later, by around 10pm. Although it’s not an exact science.
Where is the fight taking place?
The fight will be held at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
How can I stream the fight?
You can watch the Tszyu-Inoue fight on Foxtel’s Main Event (channel 521) or stream it on Kayo, both for $59.95 pay-per-view.
Tale of the tape
Tszyu has an excellent 19-0 record (with 15 knockouts), while the only blemish on Inoue’s 17-1-1 record is a tough loss to Jaime Munguia in 2019 in their WBO light middleweight fight.
At 27, the Aussie is four years younger than Inoue.
Tszyu’s most recent win was against Stevie Spark in July while Inoue’s last victory was over Nath Nwachukwu in November 2020.
What are the betting odds?
Tszyu is an almost unbackable favourite to keep his undefeated record in tact, paying just $1.06 with the bookies to win, while Inoue is a rank outsider at $7.50.
Here are the odds for the method of victory:
Tszyu Points or Decision: $4
Tszyu KO/TKO: $1.40
Draw $34
Inoue Points or Decision: $15
Inoue KO/TKO: $14
Main fight card
Tim Tszyu vs Takeshi Inoue, 10 rounds, super welterweight – Tszyu’s WBO Global title, WBO Asia Pacific title
Wade Ryan vs Nath Nwachukwu, 10 rounds, super welterweight – vacant IBO Intercontinental title
Joel Camilleri vs. Koen Mazoudier, 8 rounds, super welterweight
Dennis Hogan vs. Tommy Browne, 6 rounds, super welterweight
Undercard
Jackson Murray vs Shant Nercessian, 4 rounds, heavyweight
Viviana Ruiz Corredor vs. Jacinta Austin, 4 rounds, bantamweight
Alex Lual vs Trent Girdham, 4 rounds, welterweight
Benjamin Hussain vs Darwin Sagurit, 4 rounds, super welterweight
Originally published as Tim Tszyu vs Takeshi Inoue live: Aussie’s act of class everyone nearly missed
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