​In anticipation of their April 6 bout at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer participated in open workouts at the Tszyu Fight Club, offering fans and media a glimpse into their preparations.

In a notable development, the Combat Sports NSW Authority has deemed the Tszyu vs. Spencer bout a significant contest, leading to the appointment of international judges for the fight. With this ruling, the highly anticipated matchup is officially set to proceed as planned on Sunday afternoon

Meanwhile, the heavyweight division has been abuzz with verbal exchanges between Brandon Grach, Liam Talivaa, and Jackson Murray. Grach and Talivaa, set for a rematch, have reignited their rivalry with heated words. Jackson Murray, previously slated to face Grach before their bout was canceled, has also entered the fray.