Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Horn results: Tszyu hangs on to win by decision

Tom Naghten

Jed Wells

Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Horn results: Tszyu hangs on to win by decision image

It was closer than we expected, but Nikita Tszyu hung on to beat Ben Horn, taking him down via unanimous decision.

Horn showed incredible grit to go the full distance, despite taking over 90 shots to the body in only six rounds of action.

A final 30-second flurry had the fight looking like anyone's to win, but Tszyu was able to hold on to take the win.

This now elevates the Tszyu's to 2-0 against the Horns, after Tim Tszyu and Jeff Horn fought back in August 2020, the former coming away with a TKO victory in what turned out to be Horn's final fight.

Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Horn live results, updates

10:41pm - Nikita Tszyu wins an instant classic against Ben Hunt, claiming a unanimous decision victory despite some late-fight action that made the result look a lot more questionable. 

9:51pm - The Sam Goodman train keeps on chugging, outclassing Juan Elorde over eight rounds before the referee called a stop to the fight. Elorde seemed asleep on his feet for much of the previous two rounds, with Goodman seemingly on another level as he won in a surgical fashion. 

9:10pm - Justin Hodges beats Jordan Simi via unanimous decision, taking down the podcaster and social media influencer in his debut fight. 

8:37pm - Darragh Foley defeats Hunter Ioane via decision after the doctor stops it in the fifth round due to a large cut on the hairline of Ioane. It was far from a pretty fight, with ref Will Soulos struggling to keep the fighters clean throughout the match, and even after the final bell.

8:01pm - Jessica Adams knocks out Ashleigh Sims in dominant fashion, catching her opponent with a laser-fast right hand as the second round came to a close. 

7:45pm - Shanell Dargan claims a tight win via decision over Jaala Tomat, claiming the first professional win of her young career. Tomat pushed Dargan to the limit, with commentators contemplating if a draw was in order. 

7:19pm - Joel Taylor claims a first-round TKO against Michael Hall, putting him down with a strong right hand with 1:05 left in the first. 

7:15pm - The night officially gets underway, with Uncle Lloyd Walker giving the welcome to country. 

Sporting News will bring you all the action when the main card gets underway at 7pm.

Tszyu vs. Horn start time

Tszyu and Horn are set to meet on Wednesday, July 20.

It's a quick turnaround of just over two months from Tszyu's last fight, while Horn is also keeping active, having last fought in April.

Doors to the venue are set to open at 5:45pm ahead of the first fight of the evening which is scheduled to start at 6pm.

The main card and broadcast on Fox Sports begin at 7pm.

Expect Tszyu and Horn to step into the ring around 10pm, depending on how long the earlier fights take.

How to watch Tszyu vs. Horn, live stream

The bout will be the latest installment of the promoter's "No Limit on Fox" offering.

That means fans with Foxtel or Kayo can tune in with no additional pay-per-view cost.

Sign up for Kayo here.

The broadcast will begin at 7pm on Fox Sports 3.

Tszyu vs. Horn fight card

Tszyu and Horn won't be the only recognisable names in action, with undefeated super-bantamweight Sam Goodman also set to fight on the card.

The Illawarra product and his always-rowdy legion of fans are sure to have the atmosphere inside the Hordern Pavilion rocking.

Ashleigh Sims and Shanell Dargan, who put on an absolute barnburner at the same venue in April, will be on the card, albeit against different opponents.

Justin Hodges will continue his push for a fight with Paul Gallen when he takes on social media personality Jordan Simi in a heavyweight bout

Card and order subject to change.

Nikita Tszyu def Ben Horn via Dec

Sam Goodman def Juan Elorde via TKO

Justin Hodges def Jordan Simi via Dec

Darragh Foley def Hunter Ioane via Dec

Jessica Adams def Ashleigh Sims via KO

Shanell Dargan def Jaala Tomat via Dec

Joel Taylor def Michael Hall via TKO

Jackson Murray def Parminder Singh via KO

Kate McLaren def Connie Chan via Dec

Angel Rushton def Ayisha Abied via Dec

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.

Jed Wells

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Jed is a writer and social media producer, who has a keen interest in the intersection of sports and popular culture, especially basketball.