Newcastle boxer Dryden has made a triumphant return to the professional ring, securing a technical knockout victory in his first fight since 2019. The bout was part of a nine-fight card headlined by Nikita Tszyu and Oscar Diaz at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday.
Dryden's comeback victory
Dryden, who had not fought professionally since 2019, showcased his skills with a dominant performance that ended in a TKO. The exact round and time of the stoppage were not immediately available, but the win marks a significant milestone in his career revival.
Fighting in front of a home crowd, Dryden's victory was celebrated by fans at the Broadmeadow venue. The win positions him for future opportunities in the super welterweight division.
Tszyu-Diaz main event
The main event of the evening features undefeated Australian Nikita Tszyu (11-0) against Spain's Oscar Diaz (16-0) for the WBO international super welterweight title. Tszyu, fighting in Newcastle for the fourth time, has promised an exciting performance.
"I'm going to put on a show that will get people off their seats, will have people screaming and will hopefully make people want to drink more beers," Tszyu said ahead of the fight.
The event drew an expected crowd of more than 3,000 fans at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Tszyu's bout is the last of nine fights on the card, which began at 5pm.
Other bouts on the card
Earlier in the evening, Brandon Grach competed in the second fight of the night, landing several blows in his matchup. The full results of the undercard fights are being updated live.
Dryden's win adds to a memorable night for local boxing, with the Newcastle fighter proving he still has the power and skill to compete at a high level.
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