“This is the moment every kid dreams of,” Tszyu said at the time. “The best thing about it is [Charlo] reckons it will be a walk in the park. I can guarantee you that this is no walk in the park for him.”

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Charlo unified the division when he stopped Argentine Brian Castano in California last month. In winning the rematch - their first contest resulted in a controversial draw - Charlo added Castano’s WBO belt to the WBC, WBA and IBF belts already in his possession.

Tszyu, who was ringside for the event, has had a running verbal battle with Charlo. The “Soul Taker” has wanted to take on Charlo from the moment the cocky American taunted him as “Tim Kostya Tszyu”, a jibe about him not being as good as his legendary father. Tszyu has taken exception at the sledge, prompting him to respond with “Call me by my name, mother-----” after he defeated Terrell Gausha in Minneapolis earlier this year.

“He’s just the typical, flashy, talk smack-type guy,” Tszyu said. “There’s no better way to shut him up than to punch him in the face. That’s what I want to do.

“This is the destiny, all I’ve ever worked for. I’m 27 years old and for it to happen this early in my career, it’s great.”

Tszyu injured his hands in beating Gausha, which required surgery to both. However, he is adamant he has plenty of time to recover ahead of the Charlo clash.