Tim Tszyu has vowed to go for Takeshi Inoue’s head in tomorrow night’s super-welterweight clash in Sydney.
Tszyu will go into tomorrow night’s fight at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena a touch lighter than his Japanese rival after today’s weigh-in – the final chance the pair had to eyeball each other before the bout.
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Tszyu tipped the scales at 69.52kgs while Inoue weighed in at 69.68kgs.
Another win for Tszyu tomorrow night will only increase the pressure on world champion Brian Castano to give the Aussie next shot at his WBO super welterweight belt.
Tszyu has spoken of his concerns about making weight in the past, with the undefeated fighter admitting that cutting weight has becoming harder. When asked how he felt making weight, he said: “It’s alright, at least I made it and I’m coming for his head now.
“You’ve got enjoy yourself it’s all part of fight week. This is fun. I hope he’s had a great holiday here. The holiday ends tomorrow.
“Let him do what he wants. One thing I know is that I’m coming for his head and his body. It only ends one way. I’m coming for him.”
Inoue said his bid to make weight wasn’t difficult and stuck by his prediction of a KO.
“From about two days before I was cutting just water weight and I was able to get down no problem,” the Japan fighter said through an interpreter.
“Now Ill just be recovering; getting all my energy back in, eating some good food, relaxing. I feel confident I can makes this a really good fight. I believe I will win by KO.”
When is Tszyu vs Inoue?
The undercards for the event are due to get underway at 6pm AEDT on Wednesday, November 17.
Where is the fight?
The fight will take place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
How to watch Tszyu vs Inoue?
The fight will be available to watch live on Foxtel’s Main Event on Wednesday evening.
It will cost $59.95.
You can catch the round-by-round action through Wide World of Sports’ blog.
The prelims will begin at 6pm, and will be available live on Fox Sports and Kayo before the pay-per-view portion of the event stars at 7pm.
What time is Tim Tszyu fighting?
Fans can expect Tszyu and Inoue to make their ring walks around 9.30pm (AEDT), depending how the earlier fights go. There are five fights on the main card.
Betting Odds
Tszyu is a huge favourite, paying just $1.06 with the bookies to win, while Inoue is a rank outsider at $7.50.
Tale of the tape
TSZYU (Australia)
Height: 174cm
Age: 27
Record: 19-0 (15 KOs)
Home: Sydney, Australia
Trainer: Igor Goloubev
INOUE (Japan)
Height: 173cm
Age: 31
Record: 17-1-1 (10 KOs)
Home: Tokyo, Japan
Trainer: Tatsuya Saita
Full fight card
Main card
From 7pm
Tim Tszyu vs Takeshi Inoue (WBO Global and Asia Pacific Super Welterweight title)
Wade Ryan vs. Nath Nwachukwu (IBO International Super Welterweight title)
Dennis Hogan vs. Tommy Browne (super welterweight)
Joel Camilleri vs. Koen Mazoudier (WBC Australasian Super Welterweight title)
Alex Lual vs. Trent Girdham (super lightweight)
Undercard
From 6pm
Benjamin Hussain vs. Darwin Sagurit (super welterweight)
Jackson Murray vs. Shant Nercessian (heavyweight)
Viviana Ruiz Corredor vs Jacinta Austin (bantamweight)
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