Former rugby league star Paul Gallen and boxing prodigy Nikita Tszyu will headline a blockbuster occasion in Newcastle subsequent month.
Former rugby league star Paul Gallen and boxing prodigy Nikita Tszyu will headline a blockbuster occasion in Newcastle on Wednesday, Could 11.
Gallen, who boasts knowledgeable document of 12-1-1, introduced on Wednesday night that he’ll make his long-awaited return to the ring subsequent month, going through Australian heavyweight Kris Terzievski for the primary occasion.
Watch Boxing Dwell & On-Demand on Kayo. Chosen worldwide fights, basic bouts and extra. New to Kayo? Strive 14-Days Free Now >
The previous New South Wales consultant’s solely defeat got here towards Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni in June final 12 months.
“I didn’t know something in any respect (about him),” Gallen instructed Fox Sports activities on Wednesday.
“It’s a fast turnaround however for somebody my age who regularly trains, I don’t have to fret a couple of lengthy preparation.
“I’ll deadset begin (sparring) tomorrow.”
The 40-year-old most just lately claimed a stoppage victory over Darcy Lussik in December.
Terzievski (10-1-1, 8KO) earned his solely skilled defeat in November 2019 when he was bettered by Faiga Opelu.
In the meantime, Tszyu will enter the ring for the primary time since his victory in March over Aaron Stahl with a second-round stoppage on skilled debut.
The youthful brother of Tim Tszyu will face Mason Smith, who boasts knowledgeable document of 5-0, in Newcastle subsequent month.
“I haven’t stopped coaching. That Monday after the struggle, I used to be again into it,” he instructed Fox Sports activities.
“The progress I’ve made, the finetuning I’ve made, I don’t essentially suppose I used to be capable of symbolize myself the way in which I see myself in that struggle.”
Initially printed as Paul Gallen’s boxing return confirmed, subsequent opponent revealed