The much-anticipated WBA Super Welterweight interim world title fight between former WBO Champion Tim Tszyu and Vergil Ortiz has been cancelled, after the Australian received medical advice that he needs more time to recover from the nasty head cut he suffered during his last fight.
The title fight was meant to take place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 8, but it will no longer go ahead as planned.
Tszyu suffered the wound during his split decision defeat by Sebastian Fundora in March.
“We are bitterly disappointed with the set back and Tim is extremely frustrated after a great Pre-camp with [Tsyzu’s father] Kostya,” No Limit Boxing promoter George Rose said.
“He showed everyone that he’ll fight through anything against Fundora but this decision was taken out of his hands to be honest. Ultimately, it was his body and medical professionals telling him he wasn’t ready yet.”