Tim Tszyu‘s next opponent has wowed onlookers, looking in superb shape ahead of their fight next week.
World number seven Takeshi Inoue has lost only one of his professional fights and has racked up 10 knockouts so far.
That defeat was against Jaime Munguia for a world title.
“My condition has got better since I came here,” he said through a translator. “I like Australian food. I like Australian beef steak.”
Inoue (17-1-1) will attempt to end Tszyu’s (19-0) undefeated career on November 17 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.
Last month, the NSW capital capitalised on Queensland’s tough quarantine rules and won the hosting rights for the blockbuster fight.
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“Towards the end of the fight, I’m thinking about that’s when I will knockout Tim Tszyu, that’s how I’ve been practising for the fight,” he said.
“Tim Tszyu has only ever fought in Australia, he hasn’t got experience overseas. I have more experience, including against Munguia, when although I lost, the fight was very close.
“I’m confident, I have much more experience so I think I can beat Tim Tszyu.”