Looking to string together consecutive wins for the first time since 2023, Tim Tszyu (26-3) takes on undefeated Albanian Denis Nurja (20-0) in Wollongong on Easter Sunday.
On the horizon, a potential bout with American superstar Errol Spence reportedly awaits in down the track, but first, the former world champion must get through Nurja.
Also featuring on the card, popular local product Sam Goodman, as well as a heavyweight clash between former NRL stars Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jarrod Wallace.
Read on for all the latest from the WIN Entertainment Centre:
Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja live updates and highlights
Nelson Asofa-Solomona overcomes tough Jarrod Wallace
In the battle of the former NRL front-rowers, Asofa-Solomona scored a third-round knockout over Wallace, but the former Queensland Origin rep wasn’t disgraced.
Wallace rocked NAS with two big shots late in the first round, seeing the pair tangle and take each other to the canvas.
Asofa-Solomona was cut over the eye from a head clash in the chaos.
By the third round, the Kiwi has fought his way back into the bout and dropped Wallace with a right uppercut followed by an overhand right.
That probably should have been the end but referee Will Soulos let them continue after the restart, seeing Wallace go down one more time.
Callum Peters scores another all-action KO
Yet another early stoppage victory for “50 Cal”, who continues to enhance his reputation as one of the country’s best boxing prospects.
A relentless volume puncher, Peters found himself in with a perfect dance partner in Delio Mouzinho, as the Timor Leste fighter was more than happy to go shot for shot with the young South Australian.
Peters dropped Mouzinho after a vicious combination late in the first, before doing the same in the second, finishing it off with a right hand which put his man down for a second time and ended the fight.
Paulo Aokuso destroys injured Kittipong Jian Hao Ho
Former Olympian Aokuso made light work for his Thai opponent, who clearly came into the bout with an injury.
Jian Hao Ho hit the canvas in the opening seconds, seemingly struggling with a pre-existing knee injury, which was already strapped as he entered the ring.
It was later revealed to be a torn ACL.
Aokuso made the most of the sitting duck in front of him, dropping him twice, with the second enough for Will Soulos to wave the bout off in the final minute of the opening round.
Charlie Kazzi and Blair Geraghty fight out a draw
(95-95 x2, 96-94 Geraghty)
After 10 close rounds, the Australian super lightweight title remained vacant, with Kazzi and Geraghty unable to be split.
One judge scored the bout for Geraghty, while the other two had it even, which felt like a fair enough result from our vantage point.
Max Reeves outlasts Francis Waitai in split decision
SD10 (99-91, 98-92, 94-96)
Rising Victorian Reeves took home the WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title with a split-decision victory over the ultra-durable Waitai.
Both fighters enjoyed periods of success and displayed strong chins and varied offence, but it was Reeves who got the nod from two judges after 10 hard rounds.
Dharringarra Trewhella defeats tough Dominic Bailey
UD5 (48-46 x2, 49-45)
Trewhella looked like he might get the super welterweight opener done early after knocking Bailey down with an uppercut in the first round.
Bailey worked into the fight nicely, aided by a cut over Trewhella’s right eye, but all three judges were in agreement on the winner.
Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja full fight card and results
- Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja; 157lb catchweight
- Sam Goodman vs. Rodrigo Ruiz; Super bantamweight
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona def. Jarrod Wallace via TKO3; Heavyweight
- Callum Peters def. Delio Anzaqeci Mouzinho via TKO2; Middleweight
- Paulo Aokuso def. Kittipong Jian Hao Ho via KO1; Light heavyweight
- Charlie Kazzi draws Blair Geraghty (95-95 x2, 96-94 Geraghty); Super lightweight
- Max Reeves def. Francis Waitai via SD10 (99-91, 98-92, 94-96); Super middleweight
- Dharringarra Trewhella def. Dominic Bailey via UD5 (48-46 x2, 49-45); Super welterweight
What time is Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja fight?
Tim Tszyu’s main event fight with Denis Nurja is scheduled for Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 5 at the WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW , Australia.
The main event will begin around 1:30pm AEST – depending on how long the undercard fights last for, with the main pay-per-view card starting at 11:00am AEST.
The first fight of the day will begin at 8:30am AEST.
Where to watch Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja
- Stream: Kayo
- PPV price: $59.95
The Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja fight is available on Foxtel’s Main Event, which requires a subscription.
The cost of the fight on Kayo Sports is $59.95.
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