Brock Ellis

THE dust is continuing to settle on the biggest domestic card of the year. As the Australian boxing industry digests a career-best display from Tim Tszyu against Jeff Horn, here are the five biggest takeaways from a memorable night at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. 1. The torch is officially passed A litany of potential narratives were expected to play out in Townsville on Wednesday night.

THE last time an Australian took a leap of this size, he went on to win a legitimate world title. That fighter was Jeff Horn, and that opponent was former world title challenger and 40-fight veteran Naoufel Ben Rabah, whom Horn edged over six rounds in just his seventh professional fight.

THERE has never been a better time to support professional boxing. From the emergence of Australia’s next generation of stars, to the slew of televised boxing on offer from both the domestic front and abroad, the public is now exposed to more content than ever, according to leading broadcaster Ben Damon. “There is no doubt whatsoever that we are living in the time boasting the most live boxing that has ever been aired on Australian television,” he told Aus-Boxing.