Tim Tszyu has long been known as the 'SoulTaker' but after losses in three of his last four fights, the Australian has now dubbed himself 'Phoenix'.
The question is...can he rise from the ashes when he takes on Anthony Velazquez in Sydney?
Velazquez, who has never fought outside of the US before, is undefeated through 1 fights, which includes 15 knockouts,
AllSportsPeople explains everything you need to know for Tszyu's fight.
Tim Tszyu next fight: 'Phoenix' to fight Anthony Velazquez
- Date: Wednesday, December 17
- Start time: 7 p.m. AEDT
- Main event start time (approx.): 10:30 p.m. AEDT
- Location: TikTok Entertainment Centre - Sydney
Tim Tszyu vs. Anthony Velazquez is on December 17 from the TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney. The building can hold up to 8,000 people.
The main card starts at 7 p.m. AEDT and the main event should begin around 10:30 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Tszyu (25-3) held interim WBO super welterweight gold and was eventually elevated to the full-time champion. Following a bloody war with Sebastian Fundora, he got knocked out by Bakhram Murtazaliev. Recovering against Joseph Spencer, he would once again fall against Fundora.
Known as “SoulTaker,” the Sydney-born Tszyu attempts to rise back to prominence, literally and figuratively, after adopting the “Phoenix” nickname.
"December 17 is my chance to get back on track. The past eighteen months have tested me and humbled me, but coming home for this fight in Sydney has given me a new sense of clarity and purpose," Tszyu said via Nine.
"I'm not the same fighter, despite what critics may say. I'm sharper, hungrier, and more driven because of what I've gone through.”
Velazquez (18-0-1) is a former NABF champion who has won three fights in 2025. The American, 29, has 15 wins via knockout.
Where to watch Tim Tszyu vs. Anthony Velazquez
- Stream: Kayo
- PPV price: $59.95
The Tim Tszyu vs. Anthony Velazquez fight is available on Foxtel's Main Event, which requires a subscription.
The cost of the fight on Kayo Sports is $59.95.
Tim Tszyu vs. Anthony Velazquez fight card
- Tim Tszyu vs. Anthony Velazquez; Middleweights
- Sam Goodman vs. Tyler Blizzard; Super Bantamweights
- Callum Peters vs. Cody Beekin; Middleweights
- Koen Mazoudier vs. Dominic Molinaro; Super Welterweights
- Ahmad Reda vs. Jomar Paliwen; Lightweights
- Charlie Kazzi vs. Blair Geraghty; Lightweights
- Blake Wells vs. Quinton Smith; Middleweights