Comments Thread For: Tony Harrison On Tim Tszyu Following Stoppage Defeat: "He's Still Basic"

[Nateimus]

Lmfao! Harrison got his ass whooped by a "basic" fighter, does he not realize that makes him less than basic?

[War Room]

Funny enough I actually kinda get what Tony's saying I think he's just not expressing it very well. It's bit like when Floyd said of GGG - 'straight up and down, no special effects'. The Eastern Euro / ex -Soviet style is kinda no frills. The emphasis is on mastery of the fundamentals, range, timing, punch selection not about flashy eye catching moves or dazzling flair. It's a methodical workman like approach that at the highest level is very, very effective - look at Bivol for instance.

I was about to post something similar. Tszyu is basic, but he's excellent at them. What makes him special is his fighting ability and his boxing brain. To be fair, you only really need a 1 and a 2 in boxing. If you can master those punches on the highest of levels, you can be unbeatable.

You got a good post there Citizen.

[El_Mero]

I dont think anybody says Tim is the best in the division BUT when he had Tonys head lookin like the loser in rockem sockem, his opinion dont mean a damn thing.

[Rebelrbg]

If he beat your a** and he's basic, what does that make you.....

A shot fighter that looked like he either retires now, or replaces his brother as his trainer. Harrison barely moved or threw anything other than jabs, he also fought slow and timid. It was a recipe for failure.

[Rebelrbg]

Funny enough I actually kinda get what Tony's saying I think he's just not expressing it very well. It's bit like when Floyd said of GGG - 'straight up and down, no special effects'. The Eastern Euro / ex -Soviet style is kinda no frills. The emphasis is on mastery of the fundamentals, range, timing, punch selection not about flashy eye catching moves or dazzling flair. It's a methodical workman like approach that at the highest level is very, very effective - look at Bivol for instance.

Agreed, he could have chosen his words better, but I got what he was saying and second that. Basic doesn't mean he's a trash fighters, just that his style of fighting isn't very complex.

[Boxing Goat]

A shot fighter that looked like he either retires now, or replaces his brother as his trainer. Harrison barely moved or threw anything other than jabs, he also fought slow and timid. It was a recipe for failure.

Shot at 32 years old now that he was outclassed by Tszyu I see

[Boxfan83]

Funny enough I actually kinda get what Tony's saying I think he's just not expressing it very well. It's bit like when Floyd said of GGG - 'straight up and down, no special effects'. The Eastern Euro / ex -Soviet style is kinda no frills. The emphasis is on mastery of the fundamentals, range, timing, punch selection not about flashy eye catching moves or dazzling flair. It's a methodical workman like approach that at the highest level is very, very effective - look at Bivol for instance.

Naw it's a way to throw shade. Tszyu is flashy and fast. He was faster than Harrison with his hands and feet.

I will admit it was the first time I watched Tszyu. I expected a Jeff Horn or Ricky Hatton approach, but I was surprised on Tszyu flashiness and his range control.

[right_uppercut]

There's nothing wrong with being basic long as you have a few moves that are unstoppable

[A.B Counterhooks]

So a basic fighter whooped ur ass Tony?!...gotcha.

[purepuncher]

Efficiency and effective. Better than flashy and ineffective which is in fad these days.