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Tim Tsyzu’s camp insist he will be suitabled for the very first defence of his interim boxing world title regardless of the fighter needing surgical treatment after being bitten by a dog.
The Australian is because of combat Mexico’s Carlos Ocampo on June 18 on the Gold Coast to safeguard the interim WBO very welterweight belt he declared in March.
But he’ll need to conquer a laceration to his best lower arm after a dog bite on Saturday left the 28-year-old needing attention from the group medical professional and a cosmetic surgeon.
At best, the scenario has actually played havoc with Tszyu’s preparation 3 weeks out of the high-stakes bout.
“It’s definitely not the perfect preparation whenever a fighter winds up in health center a couple of weeks out of a world-title battle,” Tszyu’s promoter George Rose said.
“But the very best news today is that Tim is doing OK.
“He has the very best and most skilled group around him in world boxing. They have actually assured me he’ll be more than prepared on June 18 to handle Ocampo.
“If they’re positive, I’m positive.”
Tszyu’s supervisor Glen Jennings included: “Tim Tszyu was dealt with by the group medical professional and cosmetic surgeon on Saturday afternoon for a laceration on his best lower arm.
“The injury was shallow. The post-surgical report is all good.”
“There is no doubt that Tim will be prepared and 100% healthy and focused to handle Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”
Tszyu has actually an ensured marriage battle versus American star Jermell Charlo later on this year.
Rather than wait on that, the Australian has actually risked everything versus Ocampo simply as he did when he beat Tony Harrison 2 months back.
Tszyu and Charlo were set to satisfy in January however the indisputable champ from Louisiana broke his hand in training, leaving their clash in limbo.
