Kostya Tszyu vs. Vernon Forrest Amatuer fight Video. Opinions

[BigSlick]

Tszyu was an amazing fighter, he had his hands down about half way through the clip because he knew he could slip Vernon's punches

[Benny Leonard]

There is a common misconception abour soviet school of boxing. Soviet boxing was very diverse and every region was practicing their won style of boxing. Funny thing is that Tszyu is from Syberia but is practicing what is more southeastern style of boxing. He was especially big on it in his pro career.

So how exactly did he pick it up?
{was it from a trainer, watching others, just instincts}

it must be my lack of experience overall with the "Soviet" fighters then because most of the ones I get to see do not fight like this.

[BrooklynBomber]

Yes, Tszyu was much better then. He didn't fight like you expect a "Soviet" fighter would fight like. I wish I can find the whole fight, it is better in its entirety. Tszyu was also very good in his younger Pro career: he was aggressive, still had the elusive ability, punched in bunches, had good hand speed, and had great stamina. He seemed to go to the "Soviet/European" style later on, not sure what happened; maybe age.

I am going to have to read his book(s) to get some more info.

There is a common misconception abour soviet school of boxing. Soviet boxing was very diverse and every region was practicing their won style of boxing. Funny thing is that Tszyu is from Syberia but is practicing what is more southeastern style of boxing. He was especially big on it in his pro career.

[squealpiggy]

Tszyu outclassed Forrest. I didn't like the way Kostya had his chin in the air the whole time, but it didn't seem to matter, nothing Forrest threw could hurt him!

[-Antonio-]

Isnt Tszyu considered one of the best amatuer fighters ever? That was impressive. I wonder why he never moved up to welter though?

[Gerry M]

Tszyu was a boxing master, man.

[Benny Leonard]

Tszyu looked better then. He was slipping punches and using better footwork then he did later in his pro career where he pretty much turned into a head hunter much of the time.

Yes, Tszyu was much better then. He didn't fight like you expect a "Soviet" fighter would fight like. I wish I can find the whole fight, it is better in its entirety. Tszyu was also very good in his younger Pro career: he was aggressive, still had the elusive ability, punched in bunches, had good hand speed, and had great stamina. He seemed to go to the "Soviet/European" style later on, not sure what happened; maybe age.

I am going to have to read his book(s) to get some more info.

[Enayze]

Good show by Tszyu

[maxorido]

Tszyu looked better then. He was slipping punches and using better footwork then he did later in his pro career where he pretty much turned into a head hunter much of the time.

[titoi]

Thanks for posting that - just the right length for a quick break!

Opinion? Not sure what you're looking for, but seemed to me like Forrest was outclassed. Tszyu hit him at will and seemed to be dramatically quicker both in terms of striking and evading. Forrest got in some decent heavyish punches but for an amateur fight I think he got clobbered.