Tim Tszyu Returns on April 4 Against Denis Nurja, Streaming Live on Prime Video in The U.S.

Former WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu returns just four months after his unanimous decision win over Anthony Velazquez in December. Tszyu (26-3, 18 KOs) will face the undefeated Denis Nurja (20-0, 9 KOs) in a scheduled ten-round bout on April 4, which will stream live on Prime Video (9 p.m ET/6 p.m PT) in the U.S.

There have been rumors swirling that Tszyu may have a potential showdown with former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr scheduled for the summer. Tszyu doesn’t seem to want to wait that long before getting back in the ring, so he will now face Nurja in April.

Also featured on this card, according to the press release, is Sam Goodman facing Rodrigo Ruiz in an IBF featherweight title eliminator. Additionally, Callum Peters will face Delio Mouzinho in a scheduled eight-round bout.

Here are some quotes from Tszyu and Nurja before their fight on April 4.

Tim Tszyu

“I feel better than ever and I’m ready to get back to work,” said Tszyu. “Denis Nurja is undefeated for a reason and he presents a real challenge. He’s got a big amateur pedigree with eight national titles and he’s fought at the world championships, so he’s been in there with some serious fighters. That’s the kind of opponent that motivates me and keeps me sharp. I’m inspired, focused and preparing for the toughest version of him. 

“There are some massive opportunities ahead but none of that matters unless I get through this fight. My full focus is on Easter Sunday and the job in front of me. I want to get back to the top of the division and fight for world titles again and this is the first step. I’ve fought all around Australia but I haven’t fought in Wollongong and it’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to fight. I know it’s the territory of Sammy Goodman and Alex Volkanovski and there’s a huge combat sports culture down there, so it’s going to be a great atmosphere.”

Denis Nurja

“I am 20-0 for a reason and I did not build that record by playing it safe,” said Nurja. “This is the biggest opportunity of my career and I am ready for it. People are talking about Tim’s comeback, but I am the one standing in front of him. I respect what he has done in the sport but I believe this is my moment. I am coming to Australia to win.”

Abraham Gonzalez

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