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Nikita Tszyu delivers a dominant performance, stopping Oscar Diaz in Newcastle and reinforcing his bid for a world title eliminator. This victory marks a significant moment after his controversial no-contest against Michael Zerafa earlier this year, showcasing his readiness for the next level.
Tszyu, now 12-0 with 10 KOs, demolishes Diaz, who arrived unbeaten but untested outside Spain. The fight highlights Tszyu’s incredible footwork, precision, and power, as he quickly establishes control. He knocks Diaz down in the second round with a heavy left hand and continues to apply relentless pressure, culminating in a sixth-round retirement for Diaz, who ends the bout bloodied and battered.
Despite some controversy over a punch thrown when Diaz was on one knee, Tszyu shows respect post-fight, acknowledging the tough challenge Diaz presented. With this win, Tszyu enhances his family's impressive boxing legacy to 14-0, further positioning himself for big-money fights against elite opponents like Jaron Ennis and Keith Thurman.
In the co-main event, Callum Peters secures a unanimous decision victory over Joeshon James, keeping his winning streak alive. The judges score it 100-89, 100-89, 99-90, emphasizing Peters' strong performance.
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