Comments Thread For: Tim Tszyu Admits That He Doesn't Feel Like a World Champion Just Yet

[kiaba360]

Unless he beats Jermell Charlo he’s not the “real” champion. He’s still an Email Champion.

At least if we’re going by the same standard that people used when they called Devin Haney that. I wasn’t one of them but there were many who did.

We can say that Tszyu isn't above Jermell, but champions are rarely equal. That's why Tszyu ultimately wants to face Jermell, because the fight still has significance. However, he can't control what Jermell or the sanctioning bodies decide to do. Similar to how Haney was not in control of Loma/WBC. I didn't give Haney shxt because he wasn't the first to be upgraded to full titlist, and he won't be the last. What happens afterwards is what demonstrates the true character of the fighter. Haney quietly defended his "email" title until the opportunity to face Kambosos arose, and he jumped on a plane to get it done. Then he fought Loma to close that loose end.

As for Tszyu, I think a win over Mendoza (or vice versa) would be a decent start to a title reign. The more active Tszyu is, the more pressure is put on Jermell to fight him.

[Butt stuff]

Unfortunately an email champ. I like Tszyu and think he’s world class but is gonna have to beat some good competition to get validated.

[Rip Chudd]

The same people that called Devin Haney an Email Champ won’t do the same to Tim Tszyu I bet.

I just did. I said it about Devin and I'll say the same about Tim. No favoritism here

[Dela]

I agree and give some of them gatekeepers a chance
you can send them off into the pugilist sunset