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 Fierro.
Fierro fell ill during his weight cut and was hospitalised just hours before he was due to weigh in for his 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.
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Fundora and Tszyu face off. Picture: No Limit Boxing
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.
Tszyu wraps the belt around his waist. Picture: No Limit Boxing
'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
Record: 25-2 (18KOs)
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
Last fight: Rd 4 TKO win over Chordale Booker
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
Last fight: Split Draw with Abel Ramos
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