Jeff Horn vs Tim Tsyzu main card
| Fight | Class | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu | Super welterweight title | 12 x 3 minutes |
| Jessica Cashman vs Linn Sandstrom | Middleweight | 4 x 2 minutes |
| Liam Wilson vs Jackson Woods | Super featherweight | 8 x 3 minutes |
| Cameron Hammond vs Will Parsons | Welterweight | 6 x 3 minutes |
| Jamie Weetch vs Isaac Hardman | Middleweight | 6 x 3 minutes |
| Ben Horn vs Patrick Clarke | Welterweight | 4 x 3 minutes |
| Joel Camillieri vs Adam Copland | Middleweight | 8 x 3 minutes |
| Kylie Fulmer vs Shannon O’Connell | Super bantamweight title | 8 x 2 minutes |
| Vegas Larfield vs Ricky Hunt | Super featherweight | 4 x 3 minutes |
Former WBO world welterweight champ Jeff Horn takes on rising star Tim Tszyu in an Australian boxing blockbuster over ten rounds tonight in Townsville. Join The Roar from 8.30pm (AEST) for fight coverage and debate in our live blog.
The 32-year-old Horn’s life changed forever when he upset Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao at Suncorp Stadium just over three years ago to win his world title. He successfully defended his belt against Englishman Gary Corcoran before being stopped by slick American Terence Crawford nearly a year later in Las Vegas.
A first-round KO over veteran Anthony Mundine followed for Horn after he stepped up in weight. Victoria’s Michael Zerafa (27-4) then upset him with a ninth-round TKO in Bendigo nearly a year ago tonight.
Horn was just about down and out in his rematch with Zerafa in December last year before staging a miraculous comeback which was kickstarted in the bloody ninth.
His unbeaten 25-year old opponent tonight is Tim Tszyu, the son of legendary former world super lightweight champion Kostya (34-2). Tim has been steadily building an impressive record of his own with 11 KOs from 15 fights, but Horn is easily his biggest challenge so far.
Somewhat surprisingly given Horn’s achievements in the ring, Tszyu will start a heavy favourite tonight. He will have a ten-centimetre reach advantage over Horn, so if he can find his range early he could cause some damage. Horn tends to cut easily.
Horn is likely to try and bustle Tszyu with his awkward style and punching power.
This one really could go either way.
There’s no doubting Horn’s toughness and experience, but he’s been in a few wars ever since he fought Pacquiao. Does he still have the hunger to dig deep again?
There’s also no question about Tim Tszyu’s pedigree, but is he ready to take Horn down?
Be sure to join The Roar for live updates and round-by-round commentary when Jeff Horn takes on Tim Tszyu in Townsville from around 9:30pm (AEST).
Fight information
Time: 9:30pm (AEST)
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
TV, live stream: Pay-per-view on Kayo Sports and Main Event
Fight records: Horn 20-2-1, Tszyu 15-0
Odds: Horn $2.50, Tszyu $1.55
Division: Super welterwight
Josso
Guest
Great call John. Thanks for the write up
Davico
Roar Pro
Just listening to that commentary where Ruston says 1 more minute and JeffF says OMG?! Some blokes need to realise that their job is to protect their fighter. If the fighter knows before you that the fight needs to stop, then you have no business being a trainer!!!
JGK
Roar Guru
Just watching g some extended highlights now. TT really has excellent instincts (which I guess isn’t surprising) and composure.
Davico
Roar Pro
3 rounds too late. Rushton is a joke
Davico
Roar Pro
Great win for TT. Showed of a lot of skills especially inside and great body work. He prob could have stayed outside and pot shotted but showed he can mix it. I just hope they dont throw him in the deep end too early. I think Zerafa would give him a better test than Horn did tonight nd that is prob the next step. Nobody can take away the result Horn got against Pac, even if I did not agree with it, but he got the W. I hope he retires as he is not on the world class level and why take the damage if you have made your money?? Tough as nails but TT showed that he is on a different level!
ThighSlappinBalls
Roar Rookie
Seemed like a cat playing with a mouse Tim looked clinical I hope he kicks on and good on Horn he gave boxing a well needed injection in Aus I watched it but good effort doing the call John.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Certainly can't fault his heart, but he's been in too many wars now and it's time to hang them up.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
He sure was Glen. Tszyu totally outclassed him.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Thanks Mick, I agree with you. It's a young man's game and Jeff has set himself up financially. He's had a few wars along the way, it's time to put his long-term health first.
Mick Gold Coast QLD
Roar Guru
I’m happy for Tim Tszyu, I trust Jeff Horn sees 32 as a pretty good innings and time to quit. Struth, I don't know how he does it - decades ago the younger heavies were getting too quick for me by age 25! Thanks for keeping the Roar fans up to date John, good on you.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Classy victory speech from Tszyu, paying tribute to Jeff Horn and his career.
Jordan C
Guest
Thanks John top call!
John Coomer
Roar Guru
The baton has been passed, Tim Tszyu is a fighter on the rise. A very impressive performance, dominating every round. That might be the last time we see Jeff Horn in the ring. He was game to the end, but outclassed by a hungry and talented young fighter.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
The towel has come in!! Horn doesn't come out for the 9th round.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Round 8 Tszyu mixing his punches up to the head and body, Horn has no answers. Tszyu is stalking him around the ring. Body shots are taking their toll on Horn. Round 9 coming up for HOrn, one he often struggles with and it will be another tough one tonight!
G Len N
Roar Rookie
Not a good look from Rushton.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Round 7 Horn showing the heart that he’s famous for, the Qld crowd are chanting his name trying to lift him, but Tszyu just has too much class. Horn looks gassed, Tszyu looks as fresh as when he started the fight. Another Tszyu round.
Tails
Guest
He won't throw in the towel, he likes to punish his fighters
damo
Roar Rookie
Physically & metaphorically- I have the sense that Horn has been a shot duck since the Crawford beat down & is just a gutsy dude to keep on slugging it out (for who knows what reason, money?!? when his own trainer tells the world that he doesn't train properly for what will be hard fights but anyway) & I wouldn't be surprised if he just quit mid fight tbh.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Needs to find the towel.