Tszyu vs Fundora 2: Card rocked by world title medical emergency as Tszyu eyes history
Tszyu hit the scales in phenomenal shape at 153.2 pounds for his WBC world title rematch with Sebastian Fundora (152.6 pounds), but the card was thrown into turmoil by the late withdrawal of Mexican star Angel Feirro.
Fierro fell ill during his weight cut and was hospitalised just hours before he was due to weigh in for the highly anticipated rematch with Isaac Cruz.
One of Mexico's biggest boxing stars, 'Pitbull' Cruz will now face Omar Salcido, who was scheduled to appear on the undercard.
Meanwhile, Tszyu received one of the biggest cheers of the day when he stepped on the scales and motioned to his stomach, indicating a belt being strapped around his waist.
'WBC, the belt and I was just trying to vibe with the crowd,' Tszyu said just moments after he weighed in in front of a raucous crowd packed with Aussie, Filipino and Mexican boxing fans.
'It's pretty unreal to have that crowd and feel that energy.
'I understand why Manny comes back and does this over and over again. When you've got this every fight, it's hard just to kick back at home.
'I was sitting over there, just where the walk out is (when Pacquiao fought Cotto). That was a sick experience, now to be participating in it, it's unreal.'
Tszyu was wearing a brand new necklace with the image of his beloved bulldog, Pablo, who recently needed surgery on a brain infection.
'He's the warrior,' he told Code Sports, while showing off the bling. 'The warrior.'
Meanwhile, Pacquiao performed some mind games with Barrios, making the WBC welterweight champion wait four-and-a-half minutes on stage before showing up.
Pacquiao vs Barrios and Tszyu vs Fundora full card
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Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao – WBC welterweight world title
Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu – WBC super-welterweight world title
Isaac Cruz vs Omar Salcido – Interim WBC super-lightweight world title
Brandon Figueroa vs Joet Gonzalez – featherweight
Undercard
Gary Russell Jr vs Hugo Castaneda – Super-featherweight
David Picasso vs Kyonosuke Kameda – Super-bantamweight
Mark Magsayo vs Jorge Mata – Lightweight
How to watch Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao
You can order the PPV on Main Event or Kayo Sports here.
What time is Tim Tszyu fighting?
Being in the co-main event, Tim will be fighting a little earlier than Australian fans are used to seeing him.
Expect him to step into the ring at around 12pm midday on Sunday.
Tim Tszyu vs Sebastian Fundora Tale of the Tape.
Tim Tszyu
Age: 30
Height: 174cm
Reach: 179cm
Weight: 153.2 pounds
Last fight: Rd 4 TKO win over Joey Spencer
Sebastian Fundora
Record: 22-1-1 (14KOs)
Age: 27
Height: 197cm
Reach: 203cm
Weight: 152.6 pounds
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Tale of the Tape
Manny Pacquiao
Record: 62-8-2 (39KOs)
Age: 46
Height: 166cm
Reach: 170cm
Weight: 146.8 pounds
Last fight: UD loss to Yordenis Ugas
Mario Barrios
Record: 29-2-1 (18KOs)
Age: 30
Height: 183cm
Reach: 180cm
Weight: 146.2 pounds
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Latest posts Just as the great Manny Pacquiao was entering the ring at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at the age of 46, Tim Tszyu was being rushed from the arena to hospital. It meant Tszyu didn't get a chance to see what true greatness looks like. This was the Australian's third shot at a world title and it again ended in heartbreak. There was no asterisk next to this result, a rematch against WBC super-welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora. When they first clashed 16 months ago, Tszyu could point to blood pouring into his eyes from a horror head cut as a mitigating factor. There were no excuses this time. At the scene of his father Kostya's most famous victory, that stupendous knockout of Zab Judah almost a quarter of a century ago, Tszyu copped a sobering lesson about where he sits in boxing's world order. Fundora dominated from the outset, flooring Tszyu in the opening round. 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It's a majority draw! One judge gave it to Barrios 115-113, the other two scored it 114-all. So it's a draw. Which means Barrios, as the title holder, remains the WBC belt. According to Compubox, Barrios landed the more punches, 120-101. However, Pacquiao apparently landed the more power punches, 81-75. 'I won the fight,' Pacquiao said. 'It was a close fight, very tough. Wonderful fight. 'It's an inspiration to old boxers, if you have discipline and hard work, you can still fight.' Asked if he will fight again, Pacquiao said: 'I think so.' yesterday 2.15pm Round 11: Barrios wins that round His corner told him not show Pacquiao any respect. No touching gloves. Take none of his nonsense. While Pacquiao landed late, I'd give that round to Barrios. He landed a beautiful combination early in the round, perhaps the best of the round. yesterday 2.10pm Round 10: Championship rounds coming up Terrific flurry from Barrios at the minute mark, one of his better combinations of the fight. 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There's a feeling he will get better once he shakes off the ring rust, but then there's the fact that he's going deep in a title fight at the age of 46. Pacquiao started the seventh really well and the broadcaster claims he has landed the more power punches so far. Barrios' team is imploring him to stay busy and not just load up for one big shot. yesterday 1.54pm Tszyu taken straight to hospital Tim Tszyu would have loved to watch the Manny Pacquiao fight, but that's not happening. The Australian has been taken straight to hospital for what his team describes as a 'precautionary' measure. I'm hearing it was Tszyu's corner who made the decision to stop the fight, rather than Tszyu. However, Tszyu didn't argue with the move when the prospect of stopping was put to him. Tszyu was just too gassed after copping all those jabs and couldn't go on. Round 6: Will the judges lean towards 'Pac Man'? There's little between these two, which is a concern for Barrios. If it goes to the judges, and I think it will, I'm tipping they will lean towards the hall-of-famer.
