Tim Tszyu set to face Vergil Ortiz Jr in August after whirlwind 24 hours

Tim Tszyu is set for a blockbuster showdown with Vergil Ortiz Jr in August, following a whirlwind 24 hours of developments in the boxing world. The WBO’s order for Sebastian Fundora to defend his title against the winner of the Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov bout had initially pushed Tszyu’s title shot to 2025. However, Tszyu’s proactive approach has now landed him a spot on the Crawford-Madrimov card against the undefeated Ortiz Jr.

Ortiz Jr, known for his impressive record of finishing all 20 of his opponents via stoppage, has faced setbacks due to health issues in recent fights. Tszyu, coming off a split decision loss to Fundora in his last bout, is eager to bounce back and prove himself against a top contender like Ortiz Jr.

The fight is set to take place on August 3 (August 4 in Australia) in Los Angeles, with Tszyu looking to make a statement and secure a shot at the WBO title in the near future. Despite the loss to Fundora, Tszyu remains determined and ready to take on all challenges, including a potential rematch with Fundora down the line.

With the possibility of facing Terence Crawford for the WBO belt looming in the background, Tszyu’s upcoming bout against Ortiz Jr could be a crucial step towards his ultimate goal of becoming a world champion. Stay tuned for more updates on Tszyu’s journey as he continues to make waves in the boxing world.