Amidst the excitement of Wednesday night’s highly anticipated boxing matches at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, one bout has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the outcome. Nikita Tszyu, the Australian super welterweight champion, arrived late and appeared severely depleted after a difficult weight cut, tipping the scales just under the 70kg limit. His opponent, Danilo Creati, seized the opportunity to voice his concerns, stating that Tszyu looked weak during their final face-off.
Tszyu’s struggles were further highlighted by his admission of feeling light-headed, raising questions about his ability to fully recover and perform at his best. Experts have expressed concerns that the combination of a difficult weight cut and Creati’s awkward and unpredictable style could prove detrimental to Tszyu’s chances of victory.
The main event is not the only highly anticipated clash on Wednesday’s fight card. Jerome Pampellone and Malik Zinad will face off in an IBF light heavyweight world title eliminator, while Linn Sandstrom hopes to hand Clara Lescurat her first-ever defeat in a WBA super flyweight title bout. Unbeaten rising star Mateo Tapia will also be in action, challenging Keiber Gonzalez for the vacant WBO global middleweight title.
As the anticipation builds for these highly charged matchups, all eyes will be on Tszyu to see if he can overcome his weight-cut struggles and unleash his full potential against Creati. The outcome of this pivotal bout could have significant implications for the future of both fighters and the super welterweight division.
