{"id":380259,"date":"2024-03-29T01:43:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T02:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=380259"},"modified":"2024-03-29T04:02:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T04:02:35","slug":"we-all-bleed-tszyu-legacy-on-the-line-in-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=380259","title":{"rendered":"'We all bleed': Tszyu 'legacy' on the line in Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

T\ufeffim Tszyu<\/a> is on the cusp of cementing his legacy as one of Australia's all-time boxing<\/a> greats – but standing in his way is the tallest task of his career, literally.<\/p>\n

The unbeaten Aussie will be looking to become a unified super-welterweight champion on Sunday (AEDT) in Las Vegas against Sebastian Fundora<\/a>, who stands at 197cm tall and also has a significant reach advantage over Tszyu.<\/p>\n

Fundora's only loss came last year against Brian Mendoza – the same man Tszyu defeated on home soil in October to retain the WBO title<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the press conference two days out from the fight, the 29-year-old Tszyu explained why becoming a unified title holder like his father, Kostya, was always his "destiny" inside the ring, while also shouting out some other legendary names in the sport's history.<\/p>\n

"It's been a long road, but I've dreamt of this moment my whole life. Everything I've done has led to this point … the show goes on and destiny awaits," Tszyu said.<\/p>\n

"It's all about collecting belts and collecting legacy. We're going to show that the Tszyu name is the greatest boxing family of all time.<\/p>\n

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"It's quite hard to prepare for a fighter like Fundora. But a true champion rises to the occasion. I came here as a throwback fighter and that's what I want to be.<\/p>\n

"Of course he's got height, but we all bleed the same blood. There's no difference between us. I'm taking inspiration from Mike Tyson and everything he did into this fight.<\/p>\n

"Every moment has led to this. In 2009 I came here to watch Manny Pacquiao fight Miguel Cotto and it was in my brain that this was where I wanted to be.<\/p>\n

"Now I see Miguel Cotto sitting right here and it's unbelievable."<\/p>\n

A victory for Tszyu would see him retain his WBO belt, while adding the WBC strap to his cabinet.<\/p>\n

It could also result in him facing pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford<\/a> later this year in a blockbuster clash in the United States. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Tszyu will headline a huge card at T-Mobile Arena, with fellow Aussie star Michael Zerafa<\/a> also competing in a world title bout. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Tszyu vs Fundora.\ufeff<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What time is Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora?\ufeff<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The main card for Tszyu vs Fundora kicks off at 11am AEDT on Sunday, March 31.<\/p>\n

The undefeated Tszyu is expected to walk to the ring at approximately 2.30pm for his world title bout against Fundora. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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Where is Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora?<\/h2>\n

The bout between T\ufeffszyu and Fundora will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The venue has been host to a number of high-profile boxing and UFC events over the years and has a capacity of 20,000 people.<\/p>\n

How to watch Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora<\/h2>\n

The clash between Tszyu and Fundora will be live on pay-per-view.<\/p>\n

The event will be $69.95 on Main Event and Kayo for Aussie fans.<\/p>\n

Wide World of Sports will also run a comprehensive live blog of the whole card.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Will Kostya Tszyu be at Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora?\ufeff<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, Tszyu's legendary father Kostya will not be in attendance on Sunday for the world title showdown.\ufeff<\/p>\n

He had initially planned to be ringside, but reports claim potential issues getting out of Russia stopped him going.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora fight card<\/h2>\n