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Tim Tszyu is an Australian boxer, the son of Kostya Tszyu. Erislandy Lara has held the WBA belt since 2023.
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu, the son of former absolute world champion Kostya Tszyu, recognized his opponent from the nearest fight. This was reported on Instagram by the promotion agency No Limit Boxing.
The 31-year-old athlete will fight with 43-year-old Cuban Erislandy Lara. The World Boxing Association (WBA) world middleweight title will be at stake. The date and location of the fight will be announced additionally.
Lara has held the WBA belt since 2023, with a record of 32 wins, three losses and three draws. Tszyu won 28 fights and suffered three defeats.

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