The Gold Coast has won the hosting right’s to a second Tim Tszyu world-title blockbuster fight.
The Aussie boxing champ will fight American Brian Mendoza at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday October 15.
The exciting announcement was made at a press conference in Las Vegas earlier today.
It will be Tszyu’s second bout on the Gold Coast this year after he won against Mexican fighter Carlos Ocampo in June with a thrilling 77-second first-round knockout.
Mayor Tom Tate says it’s a massive win for the city.
“It’s on! The biggest world title bout in Australia this year – right here on the Gold Coast,’’ says Mayor Tate.
“Gold Coasters have adopted Tim as their own so to have him choose our city for this blockbuster is incredible news,
“This will be a monumental fight night bringing together two champions from the WBO and WBC Super Welterweight divisions. I’m backing Tim to stand proud on October 15 and deliver the goods for Australia.’’
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The fight is expected to attract boxing fans from around the world to the Gold Coast and will also be broadcast worldwide.
June’s Tszyu-Ocampo fight generated extensive international media coverage showcasing the destination to tens of millions of people globally.
More than half of the capacity crowd at the June match was from outside the Gold Coast with visitors for the fight staying the weekend, providing a significant boost for the local economy.
No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose says it’s a huge win for the city.
“This fight is a massive coup for the Gold Coast and Australia,” says Mr Rose.
“The energy of a world title fight week in one of the best locations in the country is something not to be missed.”
The clash against Mendoza will also generate even more interest with the fight likely to be the last time Australians will get to see Tszyu fight at home in a long time with the boxer to head overseas following a win in October.
General Tickets for the Tszyu vs. Mendoza world title fight are on sale from 4pm today.
