In a significant announcement for the boxing world, veteran referee Harvey Dock is set to oversee the highly anticipated junior middleweight title rematch between Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu. This will be Dock's second time officiating a contest between these two pugilists, following their intense initial encounter. The championship bout is slated for July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Fundora will put his WBC 154-pound title on the line against Australia's Tszyu.

Their first memorable clash, held nearly 16 months prior at the T-Mobile Arena, saw Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOs) claim a split decision victory over Tszyu (25-2, 18 KOs). That brutal fight, which crowned Fundora as the WBO and vacant WBC champion, was marred by a severe cut sustained by Tszyu early in the fight. Despite the injury, Tszyu, then undefeated, was permitted to continue by Dock and the ringside medical team. The handling of the situation primarily drew criticism towards Tszyu's corner, particularly his cutman, for their struggle to manage the deeply placed wound, which was reportedly caused by Fundora's elbow.

Adding to the continuity from their initial fight, David Sutherland, one of the judges from the first bout, will return to score the rematch. Sutherland had previously scored the fight in favor of Fundora, with a close 115-113 card. He will be joined by Eric Cheek and Patricia Morse Jarman as the other two judges. Interestingly, the two judges who had opposing scores in the first fight, Tim Cheatham and Steve Weisfeld, will instead officiate the co-main event featuring Mario Barrios and Manny Pacquiao. This rematch between Fundora and Tszyu, like their first encounter, will be a headliner on Prime Video Pay-Per-View. Fundora's path to this rematch included a successful defense of his unified title against Chordale Booker, though he subsequently forfeited his WBO title due to his contractual obligation to face Tszyu again. Tszyu, meanwhile, aims for redemption after a recent loss, having secured a decisive win in his most recent fight to prepare for this crucial rematch.

This upcoming rematch is more than just another fight; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of competition and the relentless pursuit of excellence in sports. Both fighters, having faced each other once, now have the opportunity to showcase their growth, resilience, and unwavering determination. It underscores the idea that challenges, even in defeat, can pave the way for powerful comebacks and redefine legacies, inspiring us all to strive for greatness and never give up on our aspirations.