Jermell Charlo set for Tszyu's Australian card as old showdown revives
Jermell Charlo is set for Tim Tszyu's late-November boxing card in Australia.
Jermell Charlo is reportedly set for Tim Tszyu's late-November card in Australia. Tszyu is chasing the WBA middleweight title.
Adding Charlo would bring another major international name to the bill and revive talk of a long-awaited showdown. Charlo and Tszyu were originally scheduled to fight in January 2023.
Charlo's undisputed super-welterweight title was on the line. The fight fell through after Charlo suffered a broken hand in training.
Both fighters have stayed interested in the matchup. Other Australian fighters, including Brock Jarvis, are also being mentioned as possible opponents on the card.
- January 2023
- Original fight date
- undisputed super-welterweight championship
- Charlo's title at stake
- broken hand in training
- Reason fight fell through
- late November
- New card timing
Why it mattersAustralian fight fans have waited years for Charlo and Tszyu to finally meet. Sharing a card could finally make it happen.
AustraliaA major international boxing event in Australia featuring top-level fighters and a potential Tszyu world title shot would attract significant local interest and viewership.
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