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Boxing: Nikita Tszyu is ready to do damage to his ranked opponent, Oscar Diaz, speaking at their press conference ahead of Wednesday night's blockbuster.
Oscar Diaz has delivered a brutal warning to Nikita Tszyu, telling him that he’s going to take him out early when they lock horns in Newcastle on Wednesday night.
Just months on from his infamous fight with Michael Zerafa, “The Butcher” heads back to “Tszyu-castle” – where he throws down with his first world-ranked opponent. Tszyu vs Diaz | Wednesday 6 May from 7pm AEST | Nikita Tszyu continues his rise in boxing as he takes on Spain’s undefeated Oscar Diaz. |Speaking at the official press conference for the bout on Monday, the undefeated Spaniard said that the former steel city will have to change it’s nickname.
When asked for his opinion of Tszyu’s former fights, Diaz was blunt. Nikita only smiled at the prospect.
“You have to have self-belief. I’ve experienced this all before. Everyone says they will take me out — and they haven’t yet.
“I like seeing the belief , because you get to see it fade. Its one of the sweetest things. Elsewhere, two other fighters on the stacked Main Event card threatened to steal the spotlight with a fiery exchange. Dryden needed little invitation to explain his actions.
Boxers separated after x-rated exchange | 02:48 Ioane fired back at Dryden and the pair stood up in their seats and appeared like they might get physical.
“But bring that same energy tomorrow. ” Main Event’s Ben Damon later instructed officials to “cut their microphones” before moving on with the press conference. Aussie rising star Callum Peters had a respectful exchange with his American opponent, Joeshon James, but assured fans to expect “fireworks” when they square off.
“This will put me more on the map – both here and overseas. ”“Who dont wanna fight a guy like that? It’s exciting. Moment US superstar Errol Spence Jnr snubbed Tim Tszyu as boxing grudge match erupts“I’m expecting a huge performance from Nikita – he’s stopped everyone here,” said Rose.
“There’s something special that happens whenever we come here. “With Nikita as a headline you know it’ll be good. ” Following the press conference, Tszyu was asked about some of Diaz’s comments in the lead-up – including his intention to flatten Nikita and then come for big brother Tim.
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