Tszyu begins new training phase under Pedro Diaz as unbeaten Nurja tests his position at 154 pounds
Tim Tszyu will face Denis Nurja on April 5 at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong. The fight marks his return under a new training setup and places his position at 154 pounds under pressure.
The fight headlines PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video and gives Tszyu another step back toward the 154-pound title picture. The broadcast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and streams on Prime Video for U.S. viewers.
There is no belt on the line. A loss shuts down his push toward the top names at 154, while a win keeps him in position for bigger fights later in the year.
Tszyu enters with a new setup under Pedro Diaz after his Miami camp. The work has been about tightening his guard, building his attacks in stages, and committing to his shots once he has openings.
Nurja, unbeaten, comes in with a measured approach. He keeps his guard compact, waits for openings, and fires straight down the middle when opponents reach. He does not rush his work and stays composed when the pace changes.
Tszyu said, “Everything is at risk. Your whole career. That’s what you do in this sport. You put everything on the line every time.”
He added, “The biggest risk is not just losing, but your health. You’re always one punch away, so I prepare strong every time because I know what’s ahead.”
On his approach, Tszyu said, “My motivation throughout this training camp, and in life right now, is victory by any means necessary.”
Nurja kept it simple. “I’ve had a fantastic training camp. I’ve trained hard for this, in Italy and in London. I’m ready.”
He added, “This is no problem. I will be ready, Tim will be ready and the ring will decide it, not the talking.”
Tszyu needs to establish control early, work the body, and keep his workrate steady through the rounds. Nurja’s opening is to stay disciplined, take his chances when Tszyu commits, and test him when exchanges tighten.
Tszyu moves forward with a win. Anything else leaves him chasing ground.