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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
MARCH 12
WHOLE SHOW
ATMOSPHERE
BRANDED “stupid” by Tony Harrison for taking an unnecessary risk in fighting him, Tim Tszyu confirmed his mandatory WBO shot at world super-welterweight champion Jermell Charlo with a ninth-round stoppage of the former WBC title-holder.
The risk produced a significant reward, as Tszyu added a marquee name to his record with a strong performance at Qudos Bank Arena. The Australian was leading 77-75 on all three cards when he rendered them irrelevant with an unanswered barrage