Tszyu Re-Retires Spence On Points!

By: Rick Rivers

Sunday, July 26th, Afterpay Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia: In the main event of a Tom Brown - TGB Promotions, Trent, George, Matt Rose - No Limit Boxing Co- Promotion, New South Wales, hometown favorite Tim “Phoenix” Tszyu delivered the most significant victory of his career, earning a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over Desoto, Texas, former unified welterweight champion, Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.

The bout began competitively as Spence, fighting for the first time in more than three years and making his middleweight debut, attempted to establish his trademark southpaw jab while mixing in sharp body shots. Although the former champion enjoyed success in the early rounds, Tszyu remained composed behind a disciplined high guard, patiently closing the distance and forcing Spence to work at an increasingly uncomfortable pace. As the fight progressed, Tszyu's heavier punches, relentless forward pressure, and superior activity began to wear down the 36-year-old Texan.

By the middle rounds, momentum had shifted decisively in Tszyu's favor. The Australian consistently landed crisp straight right hands, sharp left hooks, and punishing body shots while forcing Spence toward the ropes. Although Spence produced spirited moments—particularly with combinations to the body and occasional counterpunches he struggled to match "The Phoenix" volume, physicality, and relentless pressure. Remaining disciplined while dictating the tempo with intelligent aggression, Tszyu systematically broke down the returning American, remaining in charge, controlled the championship rounds and closed the fight strongly to earn a convincing 118-110, 117-111 times two unanimous decision win.

Three victories from a July 2025 seventh round RTD WBC World Super Welterweight challenge loss  to Sebastian Fundora, the 31-year-old, Tszyu establishing as a legitimate middleweight contender moves to 28-3, 18Ko’s. The former unified WBC, WBA, and IBF welterweight champion Spence returning from a July 2023 ninth round TKO loss to “Bud” Crawford with just his second defeat slipping to 28-2, 22Ko’s immediately announced his retirement.

In the all Sydney, New South Wales, ten round lightweight, co-main event, Ahmad Reda delivered the most significant victory of his professional career, earning a well-deserved unanimous decision over experienced Paul "Showtime" Fleming. From the opening bell, Reda, 23 established himself as the sharper, busier fighter, using relentless forward pressure, crisp combinations, and accurate uppercuts to dictate the tempo. His ability to consistently force the 38-year-old, Australian 2008 Olympian, Fleming onto the ropes and outwork him during exchanges allowed him to build a commanding lead on the scorecards through the early and middle rounds.

Fleming, known for his durability and ring IQ, attempted to change the momentum as the contest progressed, increasing his aggression found some late success during the championship rounds landing clean punches, highlighted by opening a cut on Reda in the final round. Despite the spirited late rally, Fleming was unable to erase the deficit created by Reda's consistent work rate, effective ring generalship and ability to land the cleaner, more eye-catching combinations over the first eight rounds when the judges scores were announced 99-91, 97-93, 96-94 all for Reda.

With the biggest win of his career, Reda maintaining his unbeaten record moves to 9-0, 6Ko’s. Fleming earning much respect ringside for his determination and late surge, with just his second defeat drops to 28-2-2, 18Ko’s.

On the undercard:

Adelaide, South Australia, 23-year-old, undefeated middleweight prospect, Callum “50 Cal” Peters continued his rapid ascent by stopping Santa Fe, Argentina’s previously unbeaten Ivan “Gringo” Actis via seventh-round technical knockout

The opening rounds were competitive, with the awkward southpaw Actis refusing to give ground and finding occasional success with body shots and counter punches. Peters, however, gradually established control behind his crisp jab, accurate straight right hands and educated pressure, forcing the southpaw, Argentine onto the back foot. As the fight progressed, the Australian's superior punch selection and physical strength began to separate the two unbeaten middleweights.

Beginning around the fourth round, Peters shifted his attack downstairs with punishing body work that steadily drained Actis of both his movement and resistance. Mixing heavy hooks to the ribs with sharp combinations upstairs, Peters consistently found the mark, opening cuts and leaving the Argentine's face increasingly bloodied and swollen. Despite absorbing significant punishment, Actis displayed tremendous courage, continuing to exchange and attempting to fire back even as Peters' combinations became more damaging with each passing round.

After the ringside physician briefly examined Actis between rounds, the bout resumed, but Peters immediately continued his relentless assault in the seventh. Landing another series of clean body-head combinations, the undefeated Australian had Actis trapped under sustained fire with little meaningful offense in return. Recognizing that the Argentine had taken enough punishment, referee Will Soulos stepped in to wave off the scheduled ten round contest at 0:55 of the seventh round, awarding Peters a well-earned TKO victory. Peters back to his heavy-handed ways moves to 8-0, 7Ko’s. Actis briefly protesting the stoppage with his first loss drops to 13-1-1, 9Ko’s.

Sydney, New South Wales, light heavyweight contender, Paulo “Sweet P” Aokuso delivered a statement performance captured the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Title with a dramatic tenth-and final round knockout victory over El Seibo, Dominican Republic’s, Luis Antonio Tejeda.

The bout a test of Aokuso’s patience and composure as Tejeda attempted to disrupt the Australian’s rhythm early. Tejeda’s movement, defensive positioning and willingness to fight off the back foot created moments of difficulty for Aokuso, forcing him to work through a frustrating tactical battle. Aokuso, however, remained disciplined, relying on his fundamentals rather than abandoning his game plan.

Throughout the contest, Aokuso’s boxing intelligence became increasingly apparent. The southpaw utilized a sharp jab, accurate straight left hands, and consistent body attacks designed to slow Tejeda’s movement. Rather than chasing the knockout, Aokuso methodically broke down his opponent, applying steady pressure and forcing Tejeda into extended exchanges along the ropes.

As the rounds progressed, Aokuso’s physical strength and accuracy began to take control. His body work reduced Tejeda’s mobility, while his straight punches repeatedly found their target. The Australian’s ability to maintain structure under pressure highlighted the maturity of a fighter looking to establish himself as a serious force in the 175-pound division.

The dramatic conclusion came in the final round. With Tejeda under increasing pressure, Aokuso found the opening the southpaw had been creating throughout the fight, exploding with a powerful combination and follow-up barrage sending Tejeda down and prompted the referee Les Fear to halt the action officially awarding Aokuso a knockout victory at 2:35 of the tenth round.

Still unbeaten, the 29-year-old, newly crowned IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Champion, Aokuso moves to 11-0, 6Ko’s. Tejeda with his first defeat slips to 12-1-1, 9Ko’s.

In a preliminary all-New South Wales heavyweight matchup, Newcastle’s, Brandon “The Bull” Grach delivered a disciplined and effective performance, earning a clear five-round unanimous decision victory over Penrith’s, Ike “From” Pluto.

The 33-year-old Grach displayed composure, maturity, and readiness from the opening bell, relying on his fundamentals, conditioning, and consistent work rate to separate himself from Pluto throughout the contest.

Grach established control early behind a sharp, active jab, repeatedly pumping the lead hand to disrupt Pluto’s rhythm, force resets, and create openings for follow-up combinations. Maintaining his preferred distance while dictating the tempo, Grach operated as the aggressor, applying steady forward pressure with a high-volume, technically sound attack. His cleaner, more consistent punching allowed him to win the majority of exchanges and keep Pluto on the defensive.

Pluto, 27, showed flashes of competitiveness, producing moments of success with crisp counterpunching and catching “The Bull” when he pressed forward too aggressively. However, those opportunities were limited, as Pluto struggled to match Grach’s activity level and sustained pressure.

The most competitive moment for Pluto came in the fourth round when he found success with a series of heavy left hooks, briefly slowing Grach’s momentum. But “The Bull” quickly regained control, returning to his aggressive approach and capitalizing on openings with a powerful combination that drove Pluto backward. A thudding right hand from Grach sent Pluto to the canvas, marking the defining moment of the fight. Pluto beat the count and continued, but the knockdown was a clear indication that Grach’s heavier and cleaner punches were beginning to take their toll.

Grach refused to allow Pluto a comfortable recovery period after the knockdown, continuing to pressure, control positioning, and dictate the exchanges. His ability to maintain a high pace, land the more effective punches, and consistently connect with powerful right hands ultimately outweighed Pluto’s isolated moments of success.

The judges scored the bout 49–45, 49–45, and 48–46, awarding Grach a convincing five-round unanimous decision victory. Grach three victories from his sole defeat an April 2025 fifth round TKO loss to Sydney’s, Liam “God’s Son” Talivaa moves to 6-1, 4Ko’s as Pluto’s three bout win streak comes to a close at 5-3, 1Ko.

In female bantamweight action, Sydney, New South Wales, former amateur standout Tina Rahimi made a successful transition to the professional ranks with a polished four-round unanimous decision victory over Sunshine Coast, Queensland’s, Sacha Ryan Dryden.

Rahimi showed the composure, technical discipline, and confidence of a seasoned fighter, controlling the action from the opening bell and earning a clean sweep on two scorecards while taking three of four rounds on the third.

Rahimi showed the composure, technical discipline, and confidence of a seasoned fighter, controlled the action from the opening bell. Immediately establishing her rhythm with sharp footwork, a disciplined jab and accurate straight punches that repeatedly found their target. Rather than rushing into exchanges, the 30-year-old, 2024 Olympian used intelligent movement, maintaining distance when needed and stepping into and out of range with crisp combinations. Rahimi’s ability to dictate the pace and control of the real estate allowed her to keep Dryden reacting throughout the contest.

Dryden’s aggressiveness and toughness allowed her to remained competitive but it would be Rahimi’s superior hand and foot speed, timing and accuracy and overall ring generalship that would grab the judge’s attention securing her a pro-debut 40–36, 40–36, 39–37 four round unanimous decision win. Rahimi kicks off at 1-0 as Dryden with successive losses falls to 2-3.

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