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Erislandy Lara vs Tim Tszyu set, planned for “late November”

No Limit Boxing announced last night that their most famous charge, former super welterweight titlist Tim Tszyu, is set to challenge Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title. James Cooney of Fox Sports AU claims this fight is “expected to…

By Patrick Stumberg · Bad Left Hook

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 1:33 PM

Key Things to Know

Tim Tszyu is set to challenge WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara in late November.
The title bout is reportedly targeted to potentially take place in Australia's Gold Coast.
Lara holds a 32-3-3 record and remains boxing's oldest reigning world champion at age 43.

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Former super welterweight titlist Tim Tszyu is set to challenge WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara, according to an announcement from No Limit Boxing. Fox Sports AU reports that the championship bout is expected to take place in late November, with Gold Coast emerging as a strong possibility for the host location.

The 43-year-old Lara enters the bout with a 32-3-3 record, while Tszyu holds a 28-3 record following a move up to 160 pounds that recently featured a decision victory over Errol Spence Jr. Bad Left Hook writer Patrick Stumberg considers the fight a winnable matchup for Tszyu due to the age gap and favorable stylistic pairing.

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Erislandy Lara vs Tim Tszyu set, planned for “late November”

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