Keith Thurman vs Tim Tszyu press conference

Thurman challenges Tszyu for WBO 154-pound title live from Las Vegas

Keith Thurman goes up against Tim Tszyu live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 30. Former unified welterweight champion of Clearwater, Florida challenges Australia’s current WBO junior middleweight titleholder. Ahead of the event, the fighters host a press conference in Los Angeles.

Undefeated Tim Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) puts his title on the line and looks to remain undefeated. Keith Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) targets his second straight victory and once again become champion.

The press conference, taking place at The Conga Room at L.A. Live, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31 at 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.

The press conference also features Las Vegas’ WBA super lightweight champion Rolando Romero (15-1, 13 KOs) and Mexican contender Isaac Cruz (25-2-1, 17 KOs). The pair squares off in the co-main event.

As well, Cuban WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (29-3-3, 17 KOs), who defends his belt against Michael Zerafa (31-4, 19 KOs) of Australia. Plus, Sebastian Fundora (20-1-1, 13 KOs) of West Palm Beach, Florida and Serhii Bohachuk (23-1, 23 KOs) of Ukraine, who clash at super welterweight.

At the press conference Thurman, Tszyu and other fighters featured on the card, preview their respective bout and go face to face for the first time.

Parviz Iskenderov
Parviz Iskenderov is a former Muay Thai fighter, sports manager and editor at FIGHTMAG.

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