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Junior middleweight contender Tim Tszyu 20-0 (15) will make his US debut when he takes on former Olympian Terrell Gausha 22-2-1 (11) at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnisota on March 26.
The undefeated 27-year-old Australian was scheduled to fight on the undercard of the rematch between WBC, WBA and IBF 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo and WBO boss Brian Castano before Castano suffered a tear to his right biceps and the bout was postponed.
Tszyu, the eldest son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu, is the mandatory contender for the WBO belt.
“I’m very excited to be fighting in the US, especially on Showtime, where my dad was featured for most of his career,” Tszyu said. “I’m proud and excited to continue on the Tszyu name with Showtime. Once I take care of Gausha, I will be coming for the title.”
Tszyu has effectively cleaned out his own backyard and is now pushing for global recognition as he closes in on a world title shot. American Gausha, 34, promises to present a tough challenge.
“I’ve been ready for this fight for a long time,” Gausha said. “I came into this game to be a world champion and fight the best. I expect Tim to come in great shape and I’ll also come in my best shape to put on a great fight for the fans. My coaches are getting me prepared perfectly for the kind of fight I need to put on so that I can leave the ring victorious.”
“Tim Tszyu has risen up the rankings and established himself as a serious contender at the top of the loaded 154-pound division, and he’ll look to make a splash stateside when he faces the highly-skilled and experienced Terrell Gausha,” said Tom Brown, president of TGB Promotions.
“The action will be coming throughout this lineup, as lightweight phenom Michel Rivera takes on the undefeated Joseph Adorno, while Elvis Rodríguez looks to continue his ascent in the super lightweight division against the always tough Juan José Velasco.”
“This is a great opportunity for me to display my talents once again against a high-quality opponent in Joseph Adorno,” said Rivera 22-0 (14). “I’m ready to take on anyone willing to challenge me until my time comes to fight for the world title.
“My goal is to be victorious on March 26 and then face Gervonta Davis for his title. With each fight I’m getting closer to reaching that goal. I can’t wait to show off all the hard work that I’ve put into this camp on fight night.”
“This fight is a chance for me to show my true talents,” said Adorno 14-0-2 (12). “Not taking anything away from Rivera, but I know I’m going to be the better fighter on March 26.
“I’m working with a new trainer, Raúl ‘Chino’ Rivas, who has trained many talented fighters, and I’m ready to showcase myself at my very best. I’m more focused than ever and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by. Everybody better be ready for a show on March 26.”
“March 26 is another step toward my world championship goal,” said Rodríguez 12-1-1 (11). “I am fighting a tough veteran fighter who has faced top-level competition.
“I’ve stayed in camp through Christmas so that I can be 100% ready for this fight. Winning on March 26 means a lot for my career and I hope that a win will put me in contention for a title shot this year. I want to show the world that I’m ready for the big names in the division.”
“I’m very honoured to be on a great card like this,” said Velasco 23-2 (14). “This is actually the second time that I’ve been preparing to face Rodríguez, so I know what I’m up against. He’s going to come into the right at 100%, just like I will. May the best man win on March 26.”
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