Tim Tszyu vs Denis Nurja: Fight Preview, Time, and Title Ambitions

Former world champion Tim Tszyu will face undefeated contender Denis Nurja for the vacant WBO International Middleweight Title on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The bout serves as the main event for a PBC Championship Boxing event hosted at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre in Australia.

The fight will be broadcast live on Prime Video, with the main event scheduled for 9 PM ET and 6 PM PT for viewers in the United States. In Australia, the event is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Fighter Profiles and Statistics

Tim Tszyu enters the ring with a professional record of 26-3-0. The 31-year-old Australian superstar has 18 knockouts, resulting in a 69.23% KO percentage. Tszyu stands 5’8½” with a reach of 70½” and fights from an orthodox stance. He is listed at a weight of 154 lbs.

Denis Nurja is a 32-year-old rising WBA contender who remains undefeated with a record of 20-0-0. Nurja has recorded 9 knockouts, a 45% KO rate, and also utilizes an orthodox stance. He is listed at a weight of 160 lbs.

Championship Aspirations and Context

The match is positioned as a pivotal moment for Tszyu as he seeks to revive his quest for another world title. According to reporting from The Canberra Times, Tszyu is targeting a top WBO ranking following the bout in Wollongong.

Ahead of the contest, Jeff Fenech has emphasized the need for mental focus. Nine reports that Fenech urged Tszyu to forget about Spence talk to ensure his concentration remains on the fight against Nurja.

The event is being characterized as a Rise of the Phoenix for the former champion, who has indicated he is ready to put his career on the line to reclaim his standing in the division.

Event Details and Undercard

The fight night features a card of nine bouts in total. In addition to the main event, the following matchups are scheduled:

• Sam Goodman vs. Rodrigo Ruiz
• Callum Peters vs. Delio Mouzinho

The event will be held at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre, also referred to as the WIN Entertainment Centre, in New South Wales, Australia.