Horn vs Tszyu fight: Date, time, stats, how to watch – everything you need to know about the boxing match-up TONIGHT
Claims against judges have rocked the lead-up to the Horn v Tszyu card a day out from arguably the biggest live boxing event this year.
Horn and Tszyu will face-off in Townsville on Wednesday night in front of 16,000 fans but controversy has struck on the eve of the bout.
The fight has been hit by by claims one judge privately said Tim Tszyu will win in the lead up while another claimed "Horn looks in great shape."
Judges are forbidden under the rules to speak publicly or privately about upcoming bouts.
The three judges are Derek Milham, Chris Condon and Phil Holiday.
Boxers Tim Tszyu and Jeff Horn have been trading insults for months. AAP
According to Horn's trainer Glen Rushton one of the judges breached protocols by commenting on the fight.
"What has come to light is one of the judges have a strong opinion and has told a friend Tim will win," he said.
"That concerns me. When you have three judges and one expressed his opinion Tim would win. It's not good."
It's understood Tszyu has trained at a gym owned by Condon in the lead up, while Milham confirmed Holiday was sorry for addressing Horn's chances.
"He thought there was a danger of Jeff Horn being cut and losing the fight," Milham said.
"He is really embarrassed and has apologised for this.
"There is no bias. Phil is a very good judge and he accepts he should never have said it."
Tim Tszyu goes in as favourite. Getty
WHEN AND WHERE'S IT ON?
Former WBO world welterweight champion Horn and rising Australian star Tszyu will fight August 26.
Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium will host the event with up to 16,000 fans to attend under COVID-19 safe plan.
HOW TO WATCH
You can watch the fight on Main Event and stream it live on Kayo Sports.
The first three undercard fights will be shown on Fox Sports 503 on Wednesday at 6pm.
The final five fights will be aired on Main Event pay per view from 7pm.
The main event is tipped to start at approximately 9.30pm.
If you can't watch but you're keen to follow the fight, Wide World of Sports has got you covered with a live blog. Return to wwos.com.au tomorrow night to find the blog.
Jeff Horn is the underdog despite having more experience. Getty
TALE OF THE TAPE
JEFF HORN
Age: 32
Height: 1.75m
Reach: 1.73m
Record: 23 fights – 20 wins (13 KO), 2 losses, 1 draw
Last Three Fights:
– 18 December 2019 – Win vs Michael Zerafa (majority decision)
– 31 August 2019 – Loss vs Michael Zerafa (9th round TKO)
– 30 November 2018 – Win vs Anthony Mundine (1st round KO)
TIM TSZYU
Age: 25
Height: 174cm
Reach: 183cm
Record: 15 fights – 15 wins (11 KO)
Last Three Fights:
– 6 December 2019 – Win vs Jack Brubaker (4th round TKO)
– 14 August 2019 – Win vs Dwight Ritchie (Unanimous decision)
– 15 May 2019 – Win vs Joel Camilleri (Unanimous decision)
Tszyu has a limited amateur career, AAP
FIGHT CARD
Tim Tszyu vs Jeff Horn - super welterweight
Isaac Hardman vs Jamie Weetch - middleweight
Liam Wilson vs Jackson Woods - super featherweight
Shannon O'Connell vs Kylie Fulmer - super bantamweight
Joel Camilleri vs Adam Copland - middleweight
Ben Horn vs Patrick Clark - welterweight
Linn Sandstrom vs Jessica Cashman - flyweight
Ricky Hunt vs Vegas Larfiel
ODDS
Tim Tszyu is the favourite at $1.50 to Jeff Horn's $2.60 at TAB in head-to-head.
Tszyu KO/TKO/DQ/TD is at $2.75, followed by a Tszyu decision at $3.00.
Horn decision is paying $4.75, Horn KO/TKO/DQ/TD is at $5.00, with the draw at $17.00.
