Live on Prime Video and Kayo in the USA and Australia, the Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer fight begins at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Saturday, April 5, with the main event starting at 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT.
Fight Overview
Tim Tszyu’s been on a rough patch. Two losses in a row, including a brutal knockout against Murtazaliev last October. Now, he’s got to save face and his career by taking on Joey Spencer, a hungry kid with a 19-1 record, in his comeback fight.
Tszyu (24-2, 17 KOs) was once the guy everyone feared at 154 lbs, but now he’s fighting to prove he’s still got it. Spencer (19-1, 13 KOs) might be younger and hungrier, but he’s stepping into a lion’s den with a man who’s been to the top and now has to claw his way back.
The fight’s in Newcastle Entertainment Centre, New South Wales, Australia, and if Tszyu doesn’t win this, it’s over. This isn’t just a fight — it’s a chance at redemption.
Start Time Zones
USA (ET): 9 PM (Main Card) / 11:30 PM (Main Event)
USA (PT): 6 PM (Main Card) / 8:30 PM (Main Event)
UK (BST): 3 AM (Main Card) / 5:30 AM (Main Event)
Australia (AEST): 12 PM (Main Card) / 1:30 PM (Main Event)
Times subject to change based on undercard fight durations.
Quotes From Faceoff
Tim Tszyu
“How does this fight start? It could start either way, but centre of the ring, it begins. And I’ll be there right in the middle to do what I always do and to meet him there.”
“I don’t really listen to the interviews, nor do I watch and read stuff in the media. I just get a couple of phone calls from managers, from promoters that let me be aware of the scenario. All I got told was about these judges. That pissed me off. Pissed me off for the fact that whenever we travel—all of us Aussies—we don’t get that luxury. We just get what we get. For them to come with this mentality, it’s diva-like in my eyes.”
“A lot of greats fall, and it’s not about how you fall—it’s about how you get back up. And this is my redemption. This is how I get back up and you’re part of the story, so thank you for that.”
Joey Spencer
“Man, it represents a dream come true. This is what I’ve wanted to do my entire life. Thank God for the opportunity to live out my dream, and everybody should chase their dreams.”
“I believe with all my heart that this is my time. Everything has come together for this opportunity, and so I’m just enjoying it. I’m enjoying the moment, I’m enjoying the people here, and it’s just great. I couldn’t be happier, couldn’t be more thankful.”
“Just what I know I’ve put in. What I know I’ve got inside me. I feel like my journey has brought me to this point. Like I said, my opponent—he’s a great opponent, he’s done great things, I think he’s extremely dangerous—but at the end of the day, it’s not about him. It’s about me. And I feel like I’ve got what it takes to be at this level and to win this fight.”
“I’m not arrogant enough to say that I’m just going to be able to choose what I do in this fight and he’s not going to respond, right? We’re both going to have to respond to each other. I believe this is going to be a competitive fight, and so that means there’s going to be ebbs and flows, adjustments to be made.”
“I don’t know if he’s underestimating me or not. I’m not inside his head. He says something different in every interview, so we don’t know what he really feels or thinks. It’s probably good on his part, right? To keep everybody else guessing. But that’s why I’m not focused on him. I don’t need to come in and—we’re going to fight, and we’ll see what happens.”
Tszyu vs. Spencer FAQ
When is the Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer fight?
Saturday, April 5 (USA, UK) / Sunday, April 6 (Australia)
What time does the fight start?
Main card:
USA (ET): 9 PM
USA (PT): 6 PM
UK (BST): 3 AM
Australia (AEST): 12 PM
Main event:
USA (ET): 11:30 PM
USA (PT): 8:30 PM
UK (BST): 5:30 AM
Australia (AEST): 1:30 PM
Where is the fight taking place?
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, New South Wales, Australia
How can I watch the fight?
LIVE on Prime Video (USA)
LIVE on Kayo (Australia)
Who holds the title?
No title on the line here, but Tszyu’s looking to climb back to that spot.
Did the rematch come from a clause?
No rematch clause — just a fight to save Tszyu’s career.
What’s Joey Spencer’s recent form?
19-1. Dangerous kid with power. Just hasn’t fought anyone close to Tszyu’s level.
Is this a title fight?
No — but it’s a career-defining fight for Tszyu.
Why Should I Watch?
If you’re still clinging to the Tszyu hype, this is make-or-break. He can’t afford another loss. Spencer’s got fire in him, he’s younger, hungrier, and he thinks this is his moment. Tszyu’s trying to show he’s still got it. But with that chin of his and those last two losses, nothing’s guaranteed. Watch this, because it’ll be a war, and Tszyu’s got nowhere to go if he doesn’t win.
Fight Card
Main card
- Tim Tszyu vs Joey Spencer — for the WBO inter-continental super welterweight title (10 rounds)
- Brandon Grach vs Liam Talivaa — Australian heavyweight title eliminator (eight rounds)
- Endry Saavedra vs Mikkel Nielsen — for the WBO international middleweight title (10 rounds)
- Koen Mazoudier vs Dan Hill — for the Australian super welterweight title (10 rounds)
- Callum Peters vs William Lenehan — catchweight (five rounds)
- Brent Walton vs Isaias Sette — super welterweight (four rounds)
Prelims
- Andrei Mikhailovich vs Blake Wells — middleweight (six rounds)
- Cody Beekin vs Ryan Daye — middleweight (five rounds)
- Cooper O’Connell vs Benjamin Amos — super lightweight (four rounds)
Last Updated on 04/03/2025
