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Erislandy Lara to Defend WBA Title Against Tim Tszyu in Australia

Fenech prepares Tszyu for a second-division title bid after guiding him past Errol Spence Jr. Erislandy Lara will defend his WBA middleweight title against Tim Tszyu in Australia, putting his

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:42 AM
Erislandy Lara to Defend WBA Title Against Tim Tszyu in Australia
Key Things to Know
  • Erislandy Lara will defend his WBA middleweight title against Tim Tszyu in Australia.
  • Lara holds a professional record of 32-3-3 and has made four successful title defenses.
  • Tszyu enters the contest following a unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr. in July.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Erislandy Lara is set to defend his WBA middleweight title against Tim Tszyu in Australia. Lara, who has held the belt since 2021 with four successful defenses, brings a 32-3-3 record into the confirmed bout. Former WBO super welterweight champion Tszyu enters the fight on a three-fight winning streak.

Tszyu earned the title opportunity after defeating Errol Spence Jr. by unanimous decision in July under head trainer Jeff Fenech. A victory would allow Tszyu to become a two-division world champion, an achievement his father Kostya Tszyu never reached.

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