By Felix Jesus Mendoza
He Australian boxer Tim Tszyuseeks to consolidate its position in the elite of world boxing after obtaining a resounding victory this weekend. At the end of his commitment in which he surpassed by unanimous decision to Denis Nurjademonstrating absolute dominance throughout the development of the combat. Immediately after receiving the verdict, The former WBO champion turned his attention towards a specific target on social networks and present media.
The intention of Tim Tszyu is to face Errol Spence Jr., who has remained out of the ring since his loss to Terence Crawford in July 2023.
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The Australian used the microphones to formalize his combat proposal before the international audience. “Errol and I are going to have an epic fight, it’s going to be a brutal fight. You know how I am, I don’t get scared.”declared the boxer according to reports from the official broadcast after the fight.
A direct challenge to the “Big Fish”
The wake-up call did not stop at the willingness to fight, but included a metaphor about Spence’s nickname. Tim Tszyu He emphasized his desire to measure forces head-on against the American in the 154-pound category.
“If he wants to confront me head on, let him come. You know what they say: you have to catch the big fish. Let’s go fishing!” added the boxer before the sports press present at the venue.
For his part, Errol Spence Jr. used his digital platforms to respond to the provocations of Tim Tszyu. The former unified welterweight champion warned that returning to activity will not be an easy task for his challenger. “You think shit is sweet, I’m going to hurt you so much!” The North American stated in a message published on his social networks, implicitly accepting the challenge of the young Australian talent.
Possible dates for the meeting
Although the interest of both fighters is mutual, the holding of the event could suffer changes to the sporting calendar. Preliminary reports indicated that Tim Tszyu and Spence could collide in the month of June, but a cut suffered by the Australian against Nurja puts that date in doubt. The athlete’s physical recovery will be paramount in determining whether the fight can take place in the middle of the year or if it should be postponed until the last quarter.
Spence’s return after almost three years of inactivity generates great expectations in the super welterweight division.
Meanwhile, Tim Tszyu remains one of the most active and dangerous names in the category, seeking to take advantage of the lack of rhythm of his possible opponent. The promoters of both parties are already working on the contractual conditions to make official which is shaping up to be one of the most physical battles of the season.
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