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Tim Tszyu is set to take on Errol Spence Jnr in a blockbuster non-title boxing match in Sydney, with the entire card pitting Australian fighters against boxers from the USA. The event, scheduled for Sunday, features several prominent bouts, though one co-main event had to be scrapped after an American opponent failed to make weight.

Coverage comparison

ABC Australia's live blog covers the main event and undercard in detail, noting that the fight is expected to have significant implications for Tszyu's career. The coverage also highlights the participation of Commonwealth Games silver medallist and 2024 Paris Olympian Callum Peters, whose professional career continues on the card.

In a separate report, ABC Australia details the cancellation of Liam Wilson's scheduled fight against Stephen Fulton. According to that report, Fulton weighed in almost 4.5kg over the originally agreed fight weight, forcing the bout to be scrapped. The report describes the scenes as "farcical" and includes criticism from Wilson's manager, who accused Fulton's team of never intending to fight.

Key claims

  • Tim Tszyu is fighting Errol Spence Jnr in a non-title boxing match in Sydney.
  • The fight card features Australian fighters against boxers from the USA.
  • Callum Peters is also fighting on the card, continuing his professional career.
  • Tina Rahimi won her professional debut by decision over Sacha Ryan Dryden.
  • Paulo Aokuso is fighting Luis Antonio Tejeda for the IBF Intercontinental light-heavyweight title.
  • Liam Wilson's fight against Stephen Fulton was cancelled due to Fulton's weight issue.
  • Fulton weighed in almost 4.5kg over the originally agreed fight weight.

Perspectives

Liam Wilson's manager Glenn Jennings

Jennings accused Fulton's team of a "stitch-up," saying that signing a contract at a certain weight carries an expectation of delivery. He called the situation "unprofessional" and "a blight on the sport," adding that there was "nowhere to go" for Fulton.

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