The main event of No Limit Boxing’s blockbuster Sydney return card pits Aussie star Tim “The Soul Taker” Tszyu against undefeated American knockout machine Anthony “ATV” Velazquez in a 10-round middleweight clash that screams redemption for one and breakthrough for the other. At 31, Tszyu (25-3, 18 KOs) enters as the heavy favorite after a turbulent 2025 marked by a valiant rematch loss but a statement TKO win, channeling his father’s legacy and new trainer Pedro Diaz’s Cuban flair to reclaim elite status. Velazquez (18-0-1, 15 KOs), the 29-year-old Springfield sensation with an 83% KO rate, arrives from Massachusetts as a live underdog, his slick counters and power untested against top-tier pressure but backed by a flawless streak. This TikTok Theatre showdown—co-main to Sam Goodman vs. Tyler Blizzard—could see Tszyu’s volume overwhelm early or Velazquez’s chin force a war, with the winner eyeing Bakhram Murtazaliev or Sebastian Fundora next in a packed 154-lb division.
Venue
Location: TikTok Entertainment Centre (ICC Exhibition Centre), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (vibrant 9,000-seat arena with cutting-edge LED production, pyros, and roaring home crowds for No Limit’s flagship nights)
Start Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. AEDT; first bout ~6:00 p.m. AEDT; main card ~7:00 p.m. AEDT; Tszyu vs. Velazquez ringwalk ~10:00 p.m. AEDT (7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT)
Broadcast: Main Event PPV ($59.95 AUD) and Kayo Sports (Australia); ESPN+ delayed stream (U.S.); DAZN International (select markets); replays on No Limit Boxing’s YouTube
The ICC’s electric setup—complete with interactive screens and a custom ring canvas—hosts No Limit’s first Sydney PPV since 2023, drawing 8,500+ for a stacked undercard including Callum Peters vs. Cody Beekin (light heavyweight) and the Goodman-Blizzard super bantamwar. Weigh-ins Tuesday saw a tense, prolonged staredown after undercard drama, heightening the hype.
Fighter Records
Tszyu’s experience (28 pro bouts) contrasts Velazquez’s rising undefeated run in the 160-lb class, with both orthodox stalkers but Tszyu’s volume edging the edge.
| Fighter | Record | KOs | Age | Stance | Height/Reach | From |
| Tim Tszyu | 25-3-0 | 18 | 31 | Orthodox | 5’8½” / 70½” | Rockdale, NSW, Australia |
| Anthony Velazquez | 18-0-1 | 15 | 29 | Orthodox | 5’10” / 70″ | Springfield, MA, USA |
Both made weight Tuesday: Tszyu at 156.2 lbs, Velazquez at 157.0 lbs (catchweight). Tszyu’s 64% KO rate meets Velazquez’s 83%, but the Aussie’s 155 pro rounds dwarf the American’s 92.
Recent Form
Tszyu, a 2016 pro, hit skid row in 2024-25 with three losses in four but rebounded sharply under Diaz. Last five: WLWWW, averaging 52 punches/round at 46% connect, with body-head combos (2.4 power landed/min) his weapon.
Last 5 Fights (Tszyu): L (RTD R7 vs. Sebastian Fundora, Jul. 19, 2025, MGM Grand—rematch loss, cut opened), W (TKO R4 1:45 vs. Joey Spencer, Apr. 5, 2025, Newcastle Entertainment Centre), L (KO R10 vs. Bakhram Murtazaliev, Oct. 20, 2024, Florida—title eliminator), L (SD 12 vs. Sebastian Fundora, Mar. 30, 2024, T-Mobile Arena—title loss), W (TKO R9 vs. Brian Mendoza, Oct. 15, 2023, Gold Coast). Form: Rebuilding; Spencer’s stoppage (down twice) showcased renewed aggression, out-landing foes 15-8/round despite Fundora scar tissue.
Velazquez, turning pro in 2018, maintained perfection in 2025 with regional dominance, thriving on counters (44% accuracy, 1.8 landed/min). Last five: WWWWD, untested deep but resilient in his draw.
Last 5 Fights (Velazquez): W (KO R3 vs. Terry Chatwood, Aug. 23, 2025, CES Summer Heat, Connecticut), W (UD 10 vs. opponent TBD, May 17, 2025, Springfield), W (TKO R6 vs. Rocky Ogden, Feb. 14, 2025, Mohegan Sun), D (MD 8 vs. Chengcheng Yang, Nov. 24, 2024, Gold Coast—exhibition tune-up), W (KO R2 vs. Connor Read, Sep. 6, 2024, CES). Form: Unbeaten streak; Chatwood KO (liver shot) highlighted power, but Yang draw exposed footwork vs. pressure—absorbs 32/round minimally.
Tszyu’s eight-month layoff post-Fundora allows healing; Velazquez’s activity (four fights in 2025) keeps him sharp, but jet lag from U.S. East Coast could bite. Sims project Tszyu 87% win probability, often by mid-round stoppage.
Injury Report
Both fighters cleared for Wednesday with no active concerns as of December 16, 2025 (Australian Boxing Commission and promoter updates). Tszyu’s history includes a gruesome Fundora cut (lingered into summer camps, forcing Ortiz cancellation) and a 2024 Murtazaliev concussion (cleared post-hospital), but Diaz confirmed “bulletproof” status at media day—scar tissue monitored but no restrictions. Velazquez injury-free, per Springfield send-off; minor LAX delay en route but passed medicals.
| Fighter | Status | Details |
| Tim Tszyu | Available | Cleared; Fundora cut healed, full camp under Diaz |
| Anthony Velazquez | Available | Cleared; no issues, pristine prep from CES gym |
No Limit affirmed the card is locked, with Tuesday weigh-ins drama-free beyond the staredown.
Key Fighter Matchups
Orthodox vs. orthodox pressure cooker at 160 lbs: Tszyu’s forward march vs. Velazquez’s pop-and-move. 10 rounds favor Tszyu’s engine; Velazquez’s reach could extend early.
Power Volume: Tszyu’s Combos vs. Velazquez’s Rights: Tszyu lands 48% power (18 KOs via hooks/body), dismantling Spencer with flurries. Velazquez’s straight right (83% KO clip) felled Chatwood, but unproven vs. elites (outlanded in Yang draw). Edge: Tszyu (volume threat).
Footwork Range: Tszyu’s Cuts vs. Velazquez’s Counters: Tszyu’s 70½” reach jabs to close (Spencer: 58 connects), herding like Mendoza TKO. Velazquez slips 50%, countering from range (178cm height aids), but linear style vulnerable to angles. Edge: Tszyu (home trap-setter).
Defense Durability: Tszyu’s Absorb vs. Velazquez’s Evasion: Tszyu absorbs 30 punches/round, chin held in Fundora wars. Velazquez evades 49%, never stopped but draw showed clinch reliance. Edge: Velazquez (if elusive; Tszyu breaks it).
Clinch Body: Shared Styles: Tszyu’s ribs attack (23% body) drains; Velazquez uppercuts ties but tires post-R5. Edge: Tszyu.
Fight History
First pro meeting—no amateur or sparring ties. Tszyu 6-1 in 10-rounders (4 TKOs); Velazquez 10-0-1, with 7 KOs in non-title. Trends: Tszyu 20-2 as favorite (avg. 4-round margin); Velazquez 18-0-1 undefeated but 0-0-1 abroad. Presser fire: Velazquez mocked Diaz (“won’t do much”); Tszyu retorted “Phoenix rises.” Weigh-in staredown lasted 45 seconds—pure intensity.
FIGHT ODDS
Tim Tszyu – 1200
Anthony Velazque + 700
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 16, 2025
