Australia witnessed a powerful performance from its homegrown boxing star as WBO interim junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) faced off against Carlos Ocampo (34-3, 22 KOs).
Tszyu started the fight with a fiery demeanor. The 28-year-old Australian boxer was quick to make his mark in the first round, hitting Ocampo with a potent right hand to the head. This early move seemed to rattle Ocampo, laying the groundwork for what was to follow in this intense showdown.
Following his initial success, Tszyu knocked Ocampo to the ground with a hard right hand. Not stopping there, Tszyu, upon Ocampo’s return to his feet, floored him once more with a left hook to the head, leading to the fight’s conclusion. This decisive victory highlighted Tszyu’s power and determination, aligning with his post-match statements.
Official fight highlights: Watch Prelims on Youtube
The co-feature bout saw a fierce competition between undefeated Sam Goodman (15-0, 7 KOs) and Ra’eese Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs). This twelve-round IBF super bantamweight title eliminator ended in Goodman's favor, after a bout that saw a significant change in momentum halfway through the contest.
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