Tim Tszyu vs Denis Nurja

Date
Sun 5th April 2026 (UTC)
Sun 5th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-05T01:00:00

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01:00:00 UTC (11:00:00 Local)

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League
Boxing

Season
2026

Round
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Status
Match Finished

Location
WIN Entertainment Centre

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The "Soul Taker" returns to the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong for a pivotal middleweight clash on Easter Sunday. The primary challenge for Australia’s Tim Tszyu is proving his resilience and adaptability under new trainer Pedro Diaz as he looks to secure a third consecutive victory. For the undefeated Albanian Denis Nurja, the objective is to capitalize on the biggest opportunity of his career and spoil Tszyu’s plans for a lucrative summer blockbuster against Errol Spence Jr.

Strategically, the 10-round main event for the vacant WBO International Middleweight Title is a contest of refined aggression versus defensive survival. The objective for Tszyu is to utilize his signature body-snatching pressure to break down Nurja’s guard and showcase his "2.0" evolution. Conversely, the goal for Nurja is to utilize his unbeaten pedigree and technical footwork to frustrate Tszyu and capitalize on any openings created by the Australian's forward-marching style. With a world-title eliminator atmosphere in the building, the tactical focus for both men is to deliver a statement performance that resonates across the global boxing landscape.

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01				Tim Tszyu	WIN

Result Description

Tim Tszyu re-established himself as a top-tier contender with a "sound and convincing" unanimous decision victory over a resilient Denis Nurja. Tszyu controlled the tempo from the opening bell, utilizing a sharp jab and relentless body attack to sweep the scorecards with identical tallies of 100-88. The fight faced a dramatic moment in the fourth round when a clash of heads left Tszyu with a deep gash under his left eye, but the Sydneysider responded instantly, dropping Nurja with a powerful left hook just a minute later.

Despite sustaining heavy punishment and a point deduction for clinching, Nurja showed "incredible durability" to survive the full 10-round distance. However, he was unable to mount any significant offense against Tszyu’s high-pressure style. Following the win, which secured him the WBO International middleweight strap and a No. 1 ranking, Tszyu immediately set his sights on a high-profile showdown with Errol Spence Jr., dismissing the former champion's recent social media threats as "grandpa talk."

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