Boxing • FT
AustraliaSeason 2026Round 36
Tim Tszyu re-established himself as a top-tier contender with a "sound and convincing" unanimous decision victory over a resilient Denis Nurja. Tszyu controlled the tempo from the opening bell, utilizing a sharp jab and relentless body attack to sweep the scorecards with identical tallies of 100-88.
The fight faced a dramatic moment in the fourth round when a clash of heads left Tszyu with a deep gash under his left eye, but the Sydneysider responded instantly, dropping Nurja with a powerful left hook just a minute later. Despite sustaining heavy punishment and a point deduction for clinching, Nurja showed "incredible durability" to survive the full 10-round distance.
However, he was unable to mount any significant offense against Tszyu’s high-pressure style. Following the win, which secured him the WBO International middleweight strap and a No.
1 ranking, Tszyu immediately set his sights on a high-profile showdown with Errol Spence Jr., dismissing the former champion's recent social media threats as "grandpa talk."