After three world-title losses in 18 months, Tim Tszyu has booked in a ring return against unbeaten American fighter Anthony Velazquez.
Tszyu, 30, will take on 29-year-old Velazquez at the ICC Sydney Theatre on December 17 with the card also including Sam Goodman and Callum Peters.
Velazquez is yet to lose a fight with a record of 19-0-1, including 15 KOs.
It's been a tough period in the career of Tszyu, losing two title fights to Sebastian Fundora and one to Bakhram Murtazaliev since March last year.
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His traditional moniker in the past has been the 'SoulTaker' but the Australian will now adopt the 'Phoenix' nickname in a bid to rise his career from the ashes.
In an interview last week, Tszyu spoke of his relationship with famous coach Pedro Diaz and how the Cuban had helped revitalise his career.
“I was looking for a Mike Tyson and Cus D’Amato relationship — someone you can look up to,” Tszyu said.
“Sometimes when the fire is burning out, you need someone to ignite it again.
“That’s who I got.
“He’s a real loyal, passionate, family-type man — and that’s what I am as well.
“We clicked straight away. I’m glad with where we’re at right now.”
Tszyu continued: “Boxing is in my blood. I’ve realised it’s part of my DNA.
“The love I have for it, what it’s given me… the discipline, the life I’ve always dreamed about.
“I’ve embraced it. I’ve been watching old-school tapes, old fights — just really fallen back into the process and rediscovered the love for it.
“It’s a good feeling. The reason for it is being introduced to Pedro and his passion and love for the sport.”