Whats with the tszyu hype.

He is the WBO #1 contender so he is next in line for a title shot. There's the last name too. But his dad left the family when Tim was a teenager so I don't know how much boxing knowledge was actually passed on.

I think tim is a good fighter--- And he wants bigger fights too

Its the last name. His father was a great fighter. Imagine the pressure having to live up to that? No thanks.

He's handled business as well as you can up till this point. Is he resume' strong? Of course not, but he looks to at least be a good fighter. I read some saying he would beat Castano? Yeah, you may want to pump the brakes on that one lol.

son of a Legend no different than the Hype for Connor Benn receives But at least people agree that he's a tier below Ennis and Ortiz while people straight up skip over guys like Lubin who have shown us a lot more

son of a Legend no different than the Hype for Connor Benn receives

Tim is the real deal. I think he's the best in the 154 division. Nash out - boxing expert.

The name is the only hype, he can't fight.

He is a good fighter and his father is boxing legend.

I don't really see the high level boxing potential in him. But there's undoubted commercial potential if they can guide him correctly. Let's be honest, winning titles isn't down to ability alone. ​​

I think he will have a solid career too, but I don't get the push for him to face Charlo/Castano now. The push is based on financial reasons. He gets pretty decent money fighting in Australia on PPV so it's unlikely he will go out of here as an opponent on Friday Night Fights. He will be looking for reward and the only way to get it overseas is through PPV which would require a fight against a titilist. I know he's not PPV level over there but his name would carry some of the weight.

He grew up comfortable as a son of a legend yet he’s a real fighter with potential. He isnt ugly either and carries himself well.

His surname lol, look at the hype Chris Eubank gets and Conor Benn... Whereas this kids dad (Kostya) was 10x bigger than them from a quality perspective..

This is true Though I have a feeling about Tim Me too. His father wasn't about wild nights and showing up in terrible condition. The kid has an excellent role model.

Famous Daddy hype. Happens all the time. Rarely do the kids live up to it. This is true Though I have a feeling about Tim

Famous Daddy hype. Happens all the time. Rarely do the kids live up to it.

For sure, I can totally understand that. Kurbanov will be a good challenge as well, although honestly, his frame may be more fit for 147 Kurbanov would def be another great option for Tim at this stage I'm happy with either of those two.

Could just be talk to keep his name in the mix so to speak I think the Smith fight next makes the most sense For sure, I can totally understand that. Kurbanov will be a good challenge as well, although honestly, his frame may be more fit for 147

I think he will have a solid career too, but I don't get the push for him to face Charlo/Castano now. Could just be talk to keep his name in the mix so to speak I think the Smith fight next makes the most sense

The last name The fact he has two countries behind him (Aus & Russia) Undefeated. Looks decent and is getting better with each fight etc etc Doesn't take much to get hype these days. For the record, I'm a fan and think he will have a solid career I think he will have a solid career too, but I don't get the push for him to face Charlo/Castano now.