Tim Tszyu’s World Title Shot Delayed Until 2025 as Terence Crawford Eyes WBO Super Welterweight Crown

In a shocking turn of events, Australia’s Tim Tszyu may have to wait until 2025 for another shot at a world title after the WBO announced that Terence Crawford could be next in line for their super welterweight crown. The WBO revealed that Crawford’s planned August bout against WBA champ Israil Madrimov will be sanctioned as a WBO interim title fight, potentially delaying Tszyu’s chance at redemption.

Tszyu, who recently suffered a bloody upset loss to Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas, was eagerly anticipating a rematch with Fundora. However, with Fundora currently sidelined due to a broken nose, the path to a rematch has become uncertain. The winner of the Crawford-Madrimov fight is expected to face Fundora next, leaving Tszyu on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Tszyu’s younger brother Nikita is set to defend his Australian super welterweight title against Danilo Creati in Sydney. The Tszyu camp, along with No Limit CEO George Rose, are expected to address the WBO’s decision during the weigh-ins for the upcoming fight.

Despite Tszyu’s willingness to face Fundora again, it seems that Crawford is now the frontrunner for a shot at the super welterweight title. As a WBO “super” champion, Crawford has the right to invoke a title shot in nearby weight classes, putting him in line for a potential showdown with Madrimov.

With Crawford’s fight against Madrimov expected to be confirmed soon, Tszyu may have to wait even longer for his shot at redemption. The boxing world is eagerly anticipating the outcome of these upcoming fights, as the landscape of the super welterweight division continues to shift.