In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we go down under to preview the big March 26 boxing card at the Minneapolis Armory. Headlining the PBC card on Showtime is Australian superstar and top super welterweight contender Tim Tszyu, who makes his long-awaited U.S. debut at the historic Armory. Tszyu, the son of legendary former world champion Kostya Tszyu, is unbeaten in 20 pro fights. He faces a tough challenge in the person of Terrell Gausha, a 2012 U.S. Olympian with a pro record of 22-2-1. Gausha is a native of Cleveland now fighting out of California. In the co-feature, two unbeaten lightweights clash as Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) of the Dominican Republic takes on Joseph Adorno (14-0-2) of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Also on the card, Elvis Rodriguez (12-1-1) of the Dominican Republic faces off against Argentina's Juan Jose Velasco (23-2). The Showtime crew was in town Thursday to talk about the fights and the Minnesota Fight Night podcast was there. We'll start with audio from the Showtime press conference and finish up with exclusive interviews with Tszyu and his Australian promoter, George Rose. I hope you enjoy the episode.
Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635
