Top super welterweight contender and rising star Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 KOs) will make his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KOs) in a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on Showtime Saturday, March 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis. The telecast will also feature rising undefeated lightweight contender Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) dueling fellow unbeaten Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KOs) in the 10-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contender Elvis Rodríguez (12-1-1, 11 KOs) faces Juan José Velasco (23-2, 14 KOs) in the 10-round telecast opener.
Tim Tszyu: “I’m very excited to be fighting in the U.S., especially on Showtime, where my dad was featured for most of his career. I’m proud and excited to continue on the Tszyu name with Showtime. Once I take care of Gausha, I will be coming for the title.”
Terrell Gausha: “I’ve been ready for this fight for a long time. I came into this game to be a world champion and fight the best. I expect Tim to come in great shape and I’ll also come in my best shape to put on a great fight for the fans. My coaches are getting me prepared perfectly for the kind of fight I need to put on so that I can leave the ring victorious.”
And now the real test for Tim begins!!
Should be a good fight.