Tim Tszyu is licking his chops at the thought of becoming a two-weight world champion and, in doing so, equaling the achievement of head coach Jeff Fenech. The only other Australian to have tackled this feat is Liam Paro, who…
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu has announced he will challenge WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara for the 160-pound title. The bout is expected to take place in Australia in late November. Tszyu is targeting the belt to become a two-weight world champion, aiming to join Jeff Fenech and Liam Paro as the only Australians to accomplish the feat.
The 31-year-old previously held the WBO super-welterweight title before moving up to middleweight, where he secured a unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr earlier this year. His upcoming opponent, 43-year-old Lara, is currently boxing's oldest reigning world champion and notably took Canelo Alvarez to a split decision in 2014.
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