Comments Thread For: Tim Tszyu Praises Mendoza: He's Tough, He Has Power, He's World Class For a Reason

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Undefeated Australian superstar Tim Tszyu pounded and wore down tough contender Brian Mendoza in his first defense of his WBO junior middleweight world title in a twelve round decision win on Saturday, October 14 (Sunday, October 15 in Australia) from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia.
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[57Blues]

i have to say it -- every time i watch Tsyz fight i am surprised that he wins not that i beleived he would loose prior to the fight but he looks ordinary and moves in a methodical but slow motion kinda way and yet he manages to win by way of hurting his opponents. Not much else to say although Mendo has nothing to be down about with the perfomance he will get other fights and will win some more in the process. Was Tim any dif then his last fight not really, was Mendo looking more of anything in the ring yea seemed a bit more loose n fluid then usual of course that may have been the look of who he was matched with who knows...... kinda wanted a bit more imeadiate and sustained action out of the fight .............from both sides of course

[CarlW]

...he looks ordinary and moves in a methodical but slow motion kinda way and yet he manages to win by way of hurting his opponents. ...

Moving like that can be called "constant, intelligent pressure."

[richardt]

Zoo is physically very strong, imposing, powerful, methodical, and doesn't waste motion. Those are his strengths. His weakness is no head movement at all and slow of foot. But he will not be easy to defeat at all.

[landotter]

Zoo is physically very strong, imposing, powerful, methodical, and doesn't waste motion. Those are his strengths. His weakness is no head movement at all and slow of foot. But he will not be easy to defeat at all.

He is the type of fighter I refer to as willing to take 2 to deliver one, betting he can hurt his opponents more than they can hurt him. His problem may come if he fights someone as strong with better movement. But I respect what he is doing. He is making the absolute best of his talents.

[HeadShots]

Mendoza is very legit. Good fundamentals, unorthodox and has KO power. In his absolute prime.

Timmy passed the test.

[HeadShots]

He is the type of fighter I refer to as willing to take 2 to deliver one, betting he can hurt his opponents more than they can hurt him. His problem may come if he fights someone as strong with better movement. But I respect what he is doing. He is making the absolute best of his talents.

take 2 to deliver 1 would indicate he lands less than his opponents.


simply not the case.

[BillyBoxing]

Zoo is physically very strong, imposing, powerful, methodical, and doesn't waste motion. Those are his strengths. His weakness is no head movement at all and slow of foot. But he will not be easy to defeat at all.

Sounds like a description of GGG lol

[BlackRobb]

He's too slow, methodical and deliberate to beat Crawford or Charlo. Tszyu never punches when his opponent punches and can't counter at all. Tough and strong fighter, but seriously limited.

[slimPickings]

He is the type of fighter I refer to as willing to take 2 to deliver one, betting he can hurt his opponents more than they can hurt him. His problem may come if he fights someone as strong with better movement. But I respect what he is doing. He is making the absolute best of his talents.

Not quite. There is a nuance to his pressure. I see it as "smart" pressure where he comes forward cautiously trying to lull you into committing and then he strikes with precision counters. His one two is a thing of beauty. There is a hint of Caneloesq to his smart pressure. He is not looking to get hit "2 to deliver one" . Not really his style