Tim Tszyu (24-2) returns to the ring in a must-win showdown against rising American contender Joey Spencer (19-1) this Saturday, April 5, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Australia.
Coming off back-to-back losses to Bakhram Murtazaliev and Sebastian Fundora, Tszyu has called this fight “sink or swim” for his career. Meanwhile, the 24-year-old Spencer enters with momentum, riding a three-fight winning streak.
“He’s a real fighter, a dangerous opponent—exactly the kind of challenge I crave,” Tszyu said about Spencer.
When & Where to Watch Tszyu vs. Spencer
📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
⏰ Main Card Start Time:
- 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (USA)
- 10 AM AEST (Sunday, April 6 – Australia)
- 12 PM NZST (Sunday, April 6 – New Zealand)
📍 Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Australia
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🔹 Main Event Ring Walks (approx):
- 11 PM ET / 8 PM PT (USA)
- 1 PM AEST / 3 PM NZST (Sunday, April 6)
Full Fight Card
🔥 Main Event: Tim Tszyu (24-2) vs. Joey Spencer (19-1)
🥊 Co-Main: Brandon Grach (3-0) vs. Liam Talivaa (6-1)
🔥 Super Welterweight: Endry Saavedra (16-1-1) vs. Mikkel Neilsen (13-2)
🥊 Welterweight: Koen Mazoudier (12-4-1) vs. Dan Hill (7-1)
🔥 Middleweight: Callum Peters (2-0) vs. William Lenehan (1-0)
🥊 Light Heavyweight: Brent Walton (3-1) vs. Isaias Sette (2-3-1)
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Callum Peters Scores Another 1st-Round KO
Olympian Callum Peters (2-0) continued his explosive pro career with a devastating first-round stoppage of William Lenehan. Peters overwhelmed his opponent with relentless pressure, forcing the referee to intervene early.
What’s at Stake?
For Tszyu, this is a career-defining fight—another loss could jeopardize his standing in the stacked super welterweight division. Spencer, meanwhile, has a golden opportunity to announce himself on the world stage by defeating a former champion.
Tszyu Seeks Redemption in Newcastle Return
The former WBO junior middleweight champion hasn’t won since his dominant title defense against Brian Mendoza in October 2023. Back-to-back losses to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev have left Tszyu at a career crossroads, making Saturday’s clash with Joey Spencer a crucial opportunity to reignite his championship aspirations.
Returning to Newcastle – where he maintains a perfect 2-0 record – Tszyu will look to channel the hometown energy as he fights to get his career back on track. The Australian star knows anything less than an impressive victory could jeopardize his standing in the competitive 154-pound division.
