Tim Tszyu fight promoter No Limit eyes sequel bout in 2023 and world title at Cbus stadium
The Sydney promoter behind the sellout Tim Tszyu fight on the Gold Coast has revealed what’s next for the Glitter Strip and boxing – and why Cbus looks good. Find out the plan.
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There’s a new Broadbeach Brawl in town – and it’s got nothing to do with bikies.
Promoters behind the big Tim Tszyu fight on Sunday reveal they will be back with another boxing extravaganza by year end – and are eyeing a stadium show in future.
No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose said after a week of build-up buzz the decision to host the latest Tszyu fight on the Gold Coast was a knock out success before a punch was thrown.
He promised No Limit – eyeing two to three big fights on the Gold Coast annually – would return before the end of 2023.
Broadbeach, the scene of an infamous bikie brawl down main dining strip Surf Parade nearly 10 years ago, is destined to be central to their future plans.
“For No Limit, the way the interest has been for ticket sales and attendance at all our activations this week I have no doubt we’ll come back this year.”
No Limit hosted a launch at Nineteen at the Star on Wednesday followed by a public training session with all fighters in a dropped-in boxing ring at Pacific Fair on Thursday.
Mr Rose said Tszyu’s profile was big enough to attract 20,000-plus fans and a world title bout at a bigger Gold Coast venue was in his sights.
“Tim Tszyu can sell up to 20,0000. A world title fight is something that could done at (Robina stadium) Cbus in future.
“We have been out to Cbus stadium not just for footy games but had a walk through. It is a great venue, has all the attributes we need.”
The fight against Mexican Carlos Ocampo at 6000-capacity Broadbeach Convention and Exhibition Centre is sold out but he said they would easily have sold another 5000.
“Tim Tszyu’s support base is in Sydney and we’ve had a lot of interstate interest and visitors who missed out – my phone has been blowing up with people travelling for it who can’t get tickets.
“But they have wanted to be around the fight week vibe and will be watching it on Kayo or at one of the venues around the city.”
Mr Rose thanked the City of Gold Coast, Major Events Gold Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland for their “passion” to have big events.
“The only unfortunate part is the size of the convention centre – if you had another 5000 seats it’d be ideal.”
Earlier this year, Gold Coast councillors voted to explore potential sites and expressions of interest for a boutique indoor stadium, for up to 14,000.
Major Events Gold Coast CEO Jan McCormick said creating a “mini-Vegas for fights” was a long-held ambition and a boutique stadium would be a transformative asset.
“We do have a challenge for venues but the city is about to go to expressions of interest for an arena,” she said. “There are a lot of mass participation events, like the gymnastics and the cheerleading, but also for concerts.
“Hopefully, in two to three years, we’ll have an arena.”
The city’s spend to attract the fight - split 50-50 with Tourism and Events Queensland - is undisclosed.
“For the return we’re going to get in, it’s not a lot of money,” Ms McCormick said.
“(The return) is not necessarily just the money on the ground on the day, but exposure to people in America. That said, there will be a lot of money spent on Saturday and Sunday - bars are going to have a very good time.”
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