Tim Tszyu and Brian Mendoza had an icy final staredown as they weighed in for their world title fight.
Tszyu puts his WBO super welterweight world title on the line for the first time against Mendoza at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Sunday.
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It is the second straight fight Tszyu has had at the venue as he produced a vicious first round knockout of Carlos Ocampo in June.
Tszyu will no doubt be hoping for a similar outcome when he takes on Mendoza, who tipped the scales at 69.85kg.
The American, who was greeted with some boos as he made his way on stage, decided to send a message of gratitude to Australia but promised a “great show” on Sunday.
“I honestly appreciate all the love,” Mendoza said.
“I know tomorrow night might be a little more of a hostile crowd. But I’m here to put on a great show for you guys and take this belt home.”
Meanwhile, Tszyu weighed in at 69.44kg and soaked in the moment in what he has promised will be his last fight on Australian shores for some time.
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As he glanced out across the crowd that had gathered to watch him weigh in, Tszyu had plenty of admiration for all who had turned up.
“This is the reason why I do it, for every single one of you,” Tszyu said.
“I live for these moments. Tomorrow night, we get the job done.”
The two then locked eyes in a final staredown that seemed to last an eternity, with neither man feeling the need to add some final words for one another.
WHEN DOES IT START?
The prelims kick off at 10:30am AEDT and you can watch that on Kayo Sports or channel 507 on Foxtel.
The main card will kick off at 12:00pm AEDT and fans can watch that on Main Event via Kayo Sports.
HOW DO I WATCH?
Boxing: Tszyu vs Mendoza SUN 15th OCT 12PM AEDT | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports
FULL FIGHT CARD
Main Card
Tim Tszyu (69.44kg) vs. Brian Mendoza (69.85kg) for the WBO super welterweight title
Sam Goodman (56.56kg) vs. Miguel Flores (56.6kg); 125lbs catchweight
Nathaniel May (58.86kg) vs. Jackson Jon England (58.82kg); super featherweight
Shanell Dargan (54.94kg) vs. Amber Amelia (54.74kg); super bantamweight
Toese Vousiutu (112.14kg) vs. Julius Lloyd Long (132.2kg); heavyweight
Prelims
Hassan Hamdan (64.34kg) vs. Danvers Cuschieri (64.52kg); welterweight
Sergei Vorobev (69.7kg) vs. Wade Ryan (69.74kg); super welterweight