Australian boxer Tim Tszyu has been dealt a devastating blow with his next fight forced to be called off.
Tszyu was set to fight Vergil Ortiz on August 4 in a WBA super welterweight interim world title showdown.
But doctors have ordered Tszyu to take more time off to recover from a nasty head wound suffered in his last fight – a loss to Sebastian Fundora.
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"We are bitterly disappointed with the setback and Tim is extremely frustrated after a great pre-camp with (his father) Kostya," No Limit Boxing boss George Rose said on Friday.
"He showed everyone that he'll fight through anything against Fundora but this decision was taken out of his hands to be honest.
"Ultimately, it was his body and medical professionals telling him he wasn't ready yet."
Tszyu boasted an unbeaten record from 24 professional fights when he put his WBO super-welterweight belt on the line in Las Vegas in March.
The Aussie would have almost certainly won the fight if not for a huge gash on the top of his head, caused by Fundora's elbow in the second round.
As a result of the cut Tszyu fought 10 rounds with blood streaming into his eyes.
The much taller Fundora won the fight via split decision. One of the three judges awarded the win to Tszyu.
The Aussie now has no world titles in his cabinet and must wait for his chance to fight for a belt again.
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