After Showtime left the boxing business, Premier Boxing Champions quickly found a home in Amazon Prime. The promotion starts its new deal with the streaming giant with Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman on March 30. The non-title fight will emanate from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“I’ve been ready and waiting to headline a historic event like this in the U.S. for a very long time, and it’s an honor that I don’t take lightly,” said Tszyu.
“My father did it and was at the top of the world for a decade, now it’s my turn. Thurman is a great fight, he’s tricky, tough, and he’s mixed it with the very best the sport has seen.
“This is a new era now. It’s the Tszyu era. On March 30, everyone who tunes into this pay-per-view is going to see for themselves.”
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A former WBA welterweight champion, Thurman made his pro debut in 2007. He won the interim title against Diego Chaves in 2013 and got promoted to regular champion in 2015.
Thurman has beaten the likes of Robert Guerrero, Luis Collazo, Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia, and Josesito Lopez, winning the WBC welterweight title against Garcia.
After the Lopez fight in 2019, Thurman lost against Manny Pacquiao a few months later.
Thurman last fought in February 2022, beating Mario Barrios. The WBO belt will not be on the line in this fight, as the WBO will not sanction a fight where Thurman hasn’t fought at super welterweight since he turned pro. It doesn’t bother the 35-year-old, ready to return to action.
“I’m back in action, and I’m happy to be a part of this first event with PBC on Prime Video,” said Thurman.
“Tszyu stands out as an exceptional fighter, and I've always held admiration for his performances.
“His distinctive style provides the perfect stage for me to exhibit the relentless dedication I've poured into training, refining my skills, and fortifying my mental game.
“This fight promises a spectacular showdown between two of the most electrifying fighters in the sport, an event that demands attention. Good things come to those that wait.”
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about this fight, from time, channel, cost, odds, card, and more.
When is Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman in Australia?
Tszyu vs. Thurman takes place on March 30 in Las Vegas, which will be Sunday, March 31 in Australia. The main card starts at 12 p.m. AEDT, and Tszyu and Thurman should make their way to the ring around 3:30 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| Australia | Sunday, March 31 | 12 p.m. AEDT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, March 30 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 30 | 5 p.m. PT | 8:30 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, March 31 | 1 a.m. GMT | 4:30 a.m. GMT |
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How to watch Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman in Australia
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| Australia | Fox Sports/Main Event | Kayo |
| USA | — | PRIME VIDEO |
| Canada | — | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | — | TBA |
In Australia, Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman will be on Main Event as well as Kayo PPV.
Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman PPV price: How much does fight cost?
The Sporting News will provide information on the PPV price when available.
Typically, Tszyu's fights have cost $59.95 through Main Event and Kayo.
Where is Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman?
Tszyu vs. Thurman is in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
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Betting odds for Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman
Per Unibet, Tszyu is a hot favourite at $1.13, while there's plenty of value on Thurman at $6.25 for those keen on the underdog.
Tim Tszyu record and bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Born: November 2, 1994
- Height: 5-8 1/2
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 24
- Record: 24-0 with 17 wins via knockout
Keith Thurman record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: November 23, 1988
- Height: 5-7 1/2
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 31
- Record: 30-1 with 22 wins via knockout
Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman fight card
- Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman; Super Welterweights
- Rolando Romero (c) vs. Isaac Cruz for the WBA super lightweight title
- Erislandy Lara (c) vs. Michael Zerafa for the WBA middleweight title
- Sebastian Fundora vs. Serhii Bohachuk for the WBC super welterweight title
- Elijah García vs. Kyrone Davis; middleweight
- Julio César Martínez vs. Angelino Cordova for the WBC flyweight title