The highly anticipated bout between Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr. is still on the horizon, but several factors are keeping the fight from materializing. The Australian boxing promotion No Limit faces a complex scheduling dilemma, as they navigate the pay-per-view landscape with their top fighters. With the recent frustration surrounding Michael Zerafa's fight with Nikita Tszyu being called off, the promotion is now focused on finding the right balance for their upcoming events.
The initial plan was to have Tim Tszyu's victory over Anthony Velazquez followed by a pay-per-view event featuring Liam Paro and Paddy Donovan. However, due to illness, the latter had to withdraw, and Paro is now set to face IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker. This development has created a scheduling conflict, as both fighters are considered pay-per-view attractions in Australia, and their fights are expected to take place around the same time as the Tszyu-Spence bout.
No Limit's Matt Rose acknowledges the challenge, stating, 'There’s always fights to be made for Tim, like Errol Spence, but there’s a lot you’ve got to go through to get to that point.' The promotion is now in a delicate situation, trying to strategically plan the fights while ensuring the well-being of their fighters. With Nikita Tszyu's recent lack of action and the purse bids for other fights in the mix, the promotion is working to find a solution that satisfies all parties involved.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Nikita Tszyu has no plans to fight Zerafa in the near future, which could lead to a step back in class for the younger Tszyu. Rose expresses his disappointment for Nikita, who had been training hard for his chance. The promotion is now focused on getting Nikita back in the ring as soon as possible, while also navigating the scheduling constraints.
As the promotion continues to plan, the fans are left wondering when the highly anticipated Tszyu-Spence fight will finally take place. With so many variables at play, the answer remains elusive, leaving the boxing world in anticipation.
