Tim Tsyzu, the highly-rated son of the legendary Kostya, looks to build upon his 20-0 start to life as a professional when he meets Terrell Gausha in Minneapolis tonight.
The two super-welterweights were each in confident mood at the final press conference recently.
Heavy favourite Tszyu said: “Gausha has the credentials. He’s fought the best in the division. Having to fight someone like that gives me the chance to prove to everyone who I really am.
“Terrell’s name popped up before my last fight and we happily accepted straight away. At this level, there’s no such thing as easy fights. You have to fight anyone and everyone.
“This is a buzz for me. I’m super excited. We’ve done great things in Australia and sold out arenas in one day. But I needed to come over to America because this is what I’ve always watched throughout my life growing up. To finally experience it is incredible. This is what I live for."
Meanwhile, Gausha said: “I’m just ready. I’m feeling dangerous. I like this fight. Tim is a good fighter who brings the pressure. It’s going to bring the best out of me to face a fighter like that.
“When I watch Tszyu’s fights, I see that he brings the pressure. That’s just what he does. It’s not something I haven’t seen before. I’m going to go out there and do some things that he hasn’t seen before.
“I’m sure he’s been watching my fights, but I think what he’s been watching is the wrong thing. I don’t think he’s going to be ready for what I’m going to show him Saturday.
“This fight can cement my spot in line for that world title. Tszyu has a lot of backing behind him, he’s young and he’s got a great record. That’s exactly what I want to be up against.
“There’s no other way around it. The winner of this fight should get the winner of the Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño rematch.”
Here's everything you need to know for the fight.
When is Tsyzu vs. Gausha? date, start time
- Date: Saturday, March 26
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 12 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway 9 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. GMT. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
What channel/stream is Tszyu vs. Gausha?
- U.S.: Showtime
- UK: Fite
The fight will be broadcast on Showtime in the U.S., Fite will show the event in the UK.
Where is the Tszyu vs. Gausha fight?
The fight will take place at The Armory in Minneapolis.
Tim Tszyu record and bio
- Nationality: Australia
- Date of Birth: November 2, 1994
- Height: 5' 8.5"
- Reach: 72"
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 (15 KOs)
Terrell Gausha Record and Bio
- Nationality: United States of America
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1987
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 73.5"
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 22-2-1 (11 KOs)
Tszyu vs. Gausha fight card
- Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha; Super welterweight
- Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno; Lightweight
- Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco; Super lightweight
- Joey Spencer vs. Ravshan Hudaynazarov; Middleweight