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Tim Tszyu will take his first steps down the comeback trail in Australia this weekend, returning to the ring in a 10-round bout against Joey Spencer.
A world champion a year ago, Tszyu has suffered two losses in his previous two outings, but looks to remain in title contention with a win against Spencer, who's on a three-fight win streak since suffering his first career defeat in 2023.
"This is my redemption tour," Tszyu said. "I'm coming back stronger, hungrier and ready to prove a point. There's no easing back in, no tune-up fights, just straight into the fire with a very, very good fighter in Joey Spencer. He's a real fighter, a dangerous opponent and exactly the kind of challenge I crave."
This marks Tszyu's first fight in Australia since his title defense against Brian Mendoza in 2023. Since then, he fell by unanimous decision to Sebastian Fundora in a unified title fight before being handed the first knockout loss of his career in October in a title fight against Bakhram Murtazaliev.
Now he looks to get back in the win column against Spencer, formerly a two-time PBC prospect of the year.
Ahead of this weekend's fights, here's all you need to know about the Tszyu vs. Spencer card.
This Saturday's fight card from Australia, headlined by Tim Tszyu's return to the ring against Joey Spencer, can be streamed live on Prime Video, free for all subscribers.
Watch Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer on Prime Video
Coverage of the fight card from Australia begins at 8 p.m. (CST) Saturday on Prime Video, at no extra cost to subscribers. The main event ring walks for Tszyu vs. Spencer are expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT).
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Warming the crowd up for Saturday's main event between Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer is a bevy of local talent, including a showdown between rising heavyweights in the co-feature.
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This weekend's fight card, headlined by Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer, will take place at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, Australia. Tszyu has fought in the same venue twice before, while Spencer will be fighting outside of the U.S. for the first time.
Tim Tszyu is 24-2 with 17 wins by knockout.
Tszyu won the interim WBO 154-pound title in 2023 against former world champion Tony Harrison and was soon after elevated to full champion. After defending the belt once against Brian Mendoza, Tszyu went on to suffer the first two losses of his career in title fights against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev last year.
Tszyu is ranked No. 7 at junior middleweight by The Ring and ESPN.
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Tim Tszyu is 30 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 ½ with a 70 ½ inch reach.
Tszyu is a career-long junior middleweight, having fought at or around the division's 154-pound weight limit since his debut in 2016.
Joey Spencer is 19-1 with 11 wins by knockout.
Spencer was once considered a top prospect but took a hit in his development when he suffered his first career defeat to Jesus Ramos Jr. in March 2023. Since then, Spencer has picked up three straight wins against non-descript opponents, most recently scoring a majority decision win last December.
Joey Spencer is 25 years old and stands at 5-foot-10 with a 70-inch reach.
Spencer has spent his entire career in and around the junior middleweight division, but weighed in as high as 160¾ pounds for a bout last year.
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A world champion a year ago, Tszyu has suffered two losses in his previous two outings, but looks to remain in title contention with a win against Spencer, who's on a three-fight win streak since suffering his first career defeat in 2023.
"This is my redemption tour," Tszyu said. "I'm coming back stronger, hungrier and ready to prove a point. There's no easing back in, no tune-up fights, just straight into the fire with a very, very good fighter in Joey Spencer. He's a real fighter, a dangerous opponent and exactly the kind of challenge I crave."
This marks Tszyu's first fight in Australia since his title defense against Brian Mendoza in 2023. Since then, he fell by unanimous decision to Sebastian Fundora in a unified title fight before being handed the first knockout loss of his career in October in a title fight against Bakhram Murtazaliev.
Now he looks to get back in the win column against Spencer, formerly a two-time PBC prospect of the year.
Ahead of this weekend's fights, here's all you need to know about the Tszyu vs. Spencer card.
How to watch Tim Tszyu vs Joey Spencer fight?
This Saturday's fight card from Australia, headlined by Tim Tszyu's return to the ring against Joey Spencer, can be streamed live on Prime Video, free for all subscribers.
- How to watch:Prime Video
Watch Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer on Prime Video
What time is Tim Tszyu next fight?
Coverage of the fight card from Australia begins at 8 p.m. (CST) Saturday on Prime Video, at no extra cost to subscribers. The main event ring walks for Tszyu vs. Spencer are expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT).
- Fight card start: 8 p.m. CT
- Tszyu vs. Spencer ring walks: approx. 10 p.m. CT
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Tim Tszyu vs Joey Spencer fight card
Warming the crowd up for Saturday's main event between Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer is a bevy of local talent, including a showdown between rising heavyweights in the co-feature.
- Tim Tszyu (24-2) vs. Joey Spencer (19-1)
- Brandon Grach (3-0) vs. Liam Talivaa (6-1)
- Endry Saavedra (16-1-1) vs. Mikkel Neilsen (13-2)
- Koen Mazoudier (12-4-1) vs. Dan Hill (7-1)
- Callum Peters (1-0) vs. William Lenehan (1-0)
- Brent Walton (3-1) vs. Isaias Sette (2-3-1)
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Where is the Tim Tszyu vs Joey Spencer fight?
This weekend's fight card, headlined by Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer, will take place at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, Australia. Tszyu has fought in the same venue twice before, while Spencer will be fighting outside of the U.S. for the first time.
- Location: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia.
Tim Tszyu record
Tim Tszyu is 24-2 with 17 wins by knockout.
Tszyu won the interim WBO 154-pound title in 2023 against former world champion Tony Harrison and was soon after elevated to full champion. After defending the belt once against Brian Mendoza, Tszyu went on to suffer the first two losses of his career in title fights against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev last year.
Tszyu is ranked No. 7 at junior middleweight by The Ring and ESPN.
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Tim Tszyu height, weight class, age
Tim Tszyu is 30 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 ½ with a 70 ½ inch reach.
Tszyu is a career-long junior middleweight, having fought at or around the division's 154-pound weight limit since his debut in 2016.
Joey Spencer record
Joey Spencer is 19-1 with 11 wins by knockout.
Spencer was once considered a top prospect but took a hit in his development when he suffered his first career defeat to Jesus Ramos Jr. in March 2023. Since then, Spencer has picked up three straight wins against non-descript opponents, most recently scoring a majority decision win last December.
Joey Spencer height, weight class, age
Joey Spencer is 25 years old and stands at 5-foot-10 with a 70-inch reach.
Spencer has spent his entire career in and around the junior middleweight division, but weighed in as high as 160¾ pounds for a bout last year.
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Harrison Campbell covers boxing for The Tennessean and high school sports for The Daily Herald. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @hccamp.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: When is Tim Tszyu next fight vs Joey Spencer? Time, date, how to watch
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