Top super contender and rising star Tim Tszyu will make his long-awaited US debut facing US Olympic athlete Terrell Gausha in a 12-round match titled live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, March 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis during the Premier League Boxing Championship Event.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TV show begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pacific Time and will feature rising undefeated lightweight competitor Michel Rivera duel against undefeated fellow Joseph “Bless Hands” Adorno in the 10-round co-main event, along with a hard-hitting ultralightweight opponent. Elvis Rodríguez faces Juan José Velasco in the opening match of the 10th round of the national team.
“Tim Tszyu has risen in the ranks and established himself as a top-ranked heavyweight contender in the 154-pound heavyweight division, and he will be looking to make a splash when he comes up against hand-armed Terrell Gausha Highly skilled and experienced,” says Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotion. “The action will be on this entire lineup, as lightweight phenom Michel Rivera takes on the undefeated Joseph Adorno, while Elvis Rodríguez looks set to continue his ascent in the ultralightweight division against the always-hardy Juan José Velasco. “
Ticket for the event, promoted by TGB Promotion, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, is currently on sale and can be purchased at Armory at http://ArmoryMN.com/ and through Ticketmaster.
The son of former unified champion Kostya, Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 KOs) has quickly established himself as one of the most promising contenders in the 154-pound division. Tszyu made headlines on SHOWTIME following in his father’s footsteps after Kostya competed 10 times online, including memorable takedowns of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. and Zab Judah. Fighting out of his hometown of Sydney, Australia, Tszyu will make his US debut on March 26 after claiming his first 20 professional wins at home. The 27-year-old crossed the 12-lap range for the first time in his final game, edging past Takeshi Inoue on his way to a unanimous decision in November 2021. The decisive victory came after Tszyu won overtime in his eight games. ten previous outings.
“I am very excited to be fighting in America, especially on SHOWTIME, where my father has been a part of most of his career,” said Tszyu. “I am proud and delighted to continue bearing the name Tszyu with SHOWTIME. Once I take care of Gausha, I will come for the title. “
A member of the 2012 US Olympic team, Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KOs) was born in Cleveland, Ohio but currently fights in Encino, California, where he is coached by Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer. The 34-year-old has faced tough competition throughout his career, having battled former champ Austin Trout for a draw in 2019 in addition to decisive losses to former champ Erislandy Lara and Top candidate Erickson Lubin. Gausha showed improved strength in his most recent bout, stopping rising rival Jamontay Clark for two rounds in March 2021.
“I have been ready for this fight for a long time,” Gausha said. “I went into this game to be the world champion and fight the best. I hope Tim will be in great shape and I will also be in top shape to have a great fight for the fans. My trainers are perfectly preparing me for the kind of fight I need to do so I can leave the ring victorious. ”
Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and currently fighting out of Miami, Fla. Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) exploded onto the scene in 2019, making her US debut with a win over Rene Tellez Giron on SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION®. The 23-year-old continues to thrive in 2020, adding an injury-time win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a decisive unanimous victory over lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Rivera continued her dominance into 2021 with three more wins, including Anthony Mercado’s stoppage goal in February before delivering a standout knockdown against Jon Fernandez in July on SHOWTIME. Most recently, he scored a unanimous decision against Matias Romero in October.
“This is a great opportunity for me to show my talent again against a high-quality opponent in Joseph Adorno,” Rivera said. “I am ready to go up against anyone who is willing to challenge me until my time comes to fight for the world title. My goal is to win on March 26 and then face Gervonta Davis for his title. With each fight, I’m getting closer to achieving that goal. I can’t wait to show off all the hard work I put in in this camp on the night of the fight. “
Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KOs) has fought to draw in each of his last two games, beating fellow undefeated Jamaine Ortiz twice in April 2021 after taking on Héctor “Guadaña” ” García in January 2020. The 22-year-old player. born in Union City, New Jersey and now residing in Allentown, Pa., fought in nearby Philadelphia five times during his career. Adorno turned pro in 2016 at the age of 17 after a distinguished amateur career where he set a 178-22 record and beat Shakur Stevenson twice. He’s scored knockout wins in nine of his first 10 professional fights.
“This match was an opportunity for me to show my true talent,” Adorno said. “Not taking anything away from Rivera, but I know I’ll be a better boxer on March 26. I’m working with a new trainer, Raúl ‘Chino’ Rivas, who has coached a lot. talented boxer, and I’m ready to show myself at my best. I’m more focused than ever and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by. Everyone better get ready for the show on March 26.”
Rodríguez (12-1-1, 11 KOs) is back from his first defeat of his career, a largely decisive loss to Kenneth Sims Jr., to knock out the previously undefeated Juan Pablo Romero in the match. between Canelo vs Plant SHOWTIME PPV® in November. The 26-year-old burst out with a knockout win in 10 of his first 11 games and posted an impressive win in 2020. The original came. from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Rodríguez now lives in Los Angeles
Rodríguez said: “March 26 is another step towards my world championship goal. “I was fighting a tough veteran boxer who was facing top notch competition. I was in camp for the rest of Christmas so I could be 100% ready for this fight. Winning on March 26 means a lot to my career and I hope that victory will help me compete for a title this year. I want to show the world that I’m ready for the big names in the league.”
34-year-old Velasco (23-2, 14 KOs) enters this fight with a three-round win, most recently claiming a decisive victory over Zachary Ochoa in February 2021. A native of Jujuy, Argentina, Velasco has tangled with some of the toughest fighters in the 140-pound weight class, including former champions Mario Barrios and Regis Prograis. Velasco will fight in the US for the fifth time on March 26.
Velasco said: “I am honored to own such a wonderful card. “This is actually my second time preparing to face Rodríguez, so I know what I have to face. He will go into the right 100%, just like me. May the best man win on March 26.”
