Friday 19 March 2021

Tim Tszyu vs Dennis Hogan to fight in Newcastle on March 31 - Tszyu vs Hogan

Tszyu vs Hogan Fight Live Streaming, Boxing: Tim Tszyu vs Dennis Hogan Fight in NSW on Wed 31 Mar 2021 . AUS Boxing Tszyu-Hogan fight Live online,

Aussie boxing is heading back to normal, with another big-name fight about to get underway. Rising star Tim Tszyu (17-0) – son of legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu – looks to take on Brisbane-based fighter Dennis Hogan (28-3-1) in what’s been dubbed the ‘Steel City Showdown’.

Fighting in a world title eliminator – which will clear the winner to fight WBO super-welterweight champion Brian Castano – the bout will take place on March 31, 2021, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

Rising Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu takes on Ireland’s three-time world title challenger Dennis Hogan in a virtual world title eliminator on Wednesday, March 31. The son of Kostya Tszyu, the Russian who became an Australian citizen and an Aussie boxing icon, Tim Tszyu has some very big shoes to fill, but he’s unbeaten in 17 fights and ranked in the world’s top-3 by the IBF and WBO. 

Dennis Hogan is a skillful boxer and an extremely tough customer. In 2019 he lost a controversial majority decision to the heavy handed Jaime Munguia in a WBO light middleweight title fight, and later that year Hogan jumped up to middleweight and challenged WBC champion Jermall Charlo at short notice, lasting into the seventh against one of boxing’s most devastating punchers.

This could be the toughest test of Tim Tszyu’s career thus far, but one he will pass with flying colors. I’m looking at Tszyu to dominate Hogan from the opening bell, staying in the pocket and throwing consistently hard shots from all angles to force a stoppage by the fifth round.

26-year old Tim Tszyu (17-0-0, 13 KOs) is the son of two-time junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu. Kostya Tszyu was a highly rated Russian amateur who chose to make Australia his home base when he turned professional. Revered for his explosive punching power, Tszyu would go on to become one of the greatest ever 140-pounders, along with Julio Cesar Chavez and Ricky Hatton. Hogan versus Tszyu free stream

The new Tszyu certainly has star quality, and ring announcers have taken to calling him “our next superstar.” A pro since 2016, Tszyu has looked increasingly impressive in his fights, answering the challenges brought about by tougher opposition. 

In 2019, Tszyu took apart the one-time highly rated Denton Vassell of the UK in two rounds. He followed that up with a ten round decision over fellow Australian prospect Dwight Ritchie, and last August Tszyu proved he was for real, stopping former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn in eight one-sided rounds.

At 5’9” and 154 lbs, Tim Tszyu is two inches taller and two weight classes heavier than his father. While Tszyu doesn’t have the explosive hitting power his dad had, he hits pretty hard nevertheless. In his most recent outing in December, Tszyu knocked out New Zealander Bowyn Morgan in the first round, finishing Morgan off with a booming overhand right. 

36-year-old Dennis Hogan (28-3-1, 7 KOs) had an extensive amateur career of more than 150 bouts before turning professional in 2011, basing himself in Australia. 

In 2015, after going unbeaten in his first twenty-three fights (22-0-1), Hogan challenged Germany’s Jack Culcay for the WBA interim super welterweight title but lost a unanimous decision. Hogan stayed busy and in 2019, landed another title shot, this time against WBO light middleweight champion, the fearsome 22-year-old Mexican Jaime Munguia. 

The 6’ tall, hard-hitting Munguia was expected to make short work of the ageing, 5’8” Hogan, but instead the Irishman gave the champion the fight of his life. Munguia himself later said that coming out for the twelfth he believed the fight was probably even, so he went all out to win the final round, ultimately securing the win. However, many at ringside and watching on television believed that Hogan had been robbed. 

Eight months later, Hogan was given a surprise crack at the WBC middleweight title held by another dangerous puncher in Jermall Charlo. Once again, Hogan was 4” shorter than the 6’ tall Charlo and he struggled to get past his opponent’s long left jab and powerful straight right, and was eventually TKO’d in the seventh round. That was Hogan's most recent outing.

How can I watch the Tszyu Vs. Hogan fight?

The Tszyu Vs. Hogan fight will be available via Kayo and Foxtel’s Pay-per-View channel, Main Event (Channel 521). As the term ‘Pay-per-View’ suggests, you’ll have to fork out an additional cost – even if you’re an existing Kayo or Foxtel customer – to watch the fight, with orders available via Kayo, Foxtel and Main Event websites and apps.

The price to watch Tszyu take on Hogan will be $59.95, with viewers given live access to the fight, the undercard and replays. Those who sign up via will also gain access to Kayo until April 4, 2021.

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Tim Tszyu vs Dennis Hogan to fight in Newcastle on March 31 - Tszyu vs Hogan

Tszyu vs Hogan Fight Live Streaming, Boxing: Tim Tszyu vs Dennis Hogan Fight in NSW on Wed 31 Mar 2021 . AUS Boxing Tszyu-Hogan fight Live ...