World superweight champion candidate Tim Tszyu will be out of action for two months after having hand surgery.
The 27-year-old will be in Carson, California on Saturday night for the undisputed 154lbs title rematch between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño. Tszyu, the WBO’s number one contender, could hit this year’s winner.
To ensure he had a 100% chance of winning his first world title, Tszyu underwent a procedure to repair a problem in both hands that he had suffered over the last few matches. his best.
Speaking to Fox Sports, he said: “So I just had surgery four or five days ago. It’s from the last fight… slap my hand on the guy’s head! ”
His final match was his US debut in Minneapolis against former world title challenger Terrell Gausha. Despite being beaten for the first time in his career in the first round, the Australian returned to win by a unanimous decision.
“I had a tendon problem, a little tear. I tried to punch after the fight but it didn’t work,” said Tszyu.
“I could feel it immediately, as soon as I took off my gloves. It doesn’t really affect me, once you’re in the ring there’s no excuse. ”
