Tim Tszyu, the rising star of Australian boxing, is all set for his next big challenge as he faces American fighter Brian Mendoza in a highly-anticipated world title clash scheduled for Sunday, October 15. This blockbuster bout marks Tszyu’s first defense of his newly acquired WBO belt, a title that is soon to be vacated by Jermell Charlo.
Mendoza, who Tszyu openly declared as the fighter he most wanted to face in his first title defense, now finds himself granted this opportunity by the promoters at No Limit. The fight has garnered significant attention as Tszyu aims to establish his dominance in the super welterweight division.
Beyond defending his WBO title, Tszyu will also be vying for Mendoza’s WBC interim super welterweight title. Additionally, there’s speculation that Charlo, the current WBC champion, might be stripped of his title as he moves up two weight classes to take on Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas on October 1.
Tszyu views this fight as his gateway to a potential match against the winner of the high-profile Charlo vs. Canelo showdown. He sees it as a tremendous challenge and an opportunity to prove himself as one of the top dogs in the super welterweight division.
Brian Mendoza, with an impressive record of 22 wins and 2 losses, is known for his knockout power, and he has promised to deliver an explosive performance in his first fight in Australia. Tszyu, while acknowledging Mendoza’s power, remains unfazed, emphasizing the respect he has for any boxer who steps into the ring.
In Tszyu’s own words, “We’re paid killers basically. It’s what we do.” He acknowledges Mendoza’s recent one-punch knockouts against top-tier opponents but insists that people have been equally impressed by his own performances.
While Tszyu envisions himself facing boxing legends like Errol Spence and Terence Crawford in the future, his focus now lies squarely on the challenge posed by Brian Mendoza, a fighter he views as the most dangerous in his division. Tszyu is ready to put his skills and determination to the test and continue his journey towards becoming a face of boxing worldwide.
