Comments Thread For: Tim Tszyu 'moving forwards' in the wake of defeat

[HisExcellency]

The only reason the Saudi royal family set up Riyadh Season (and LIV golf, for that matter) is for the PR value of owning sporting spectacles that bring attention to the regime in a 'positive' light. There is no intrinsic interest in the betterment of pro boxing from the Saudis. They see a market demographics (boxing fans and golf fans) and use those as captive audiences to sportswash the image of the country.

+ money laundering

[mjh1969]

Tim is a good fighter who uses good face defense. He blocks a lot of punches with his face. He needs to bring in someone who can teach him better defense in the ring. He is a humble guy who doesn't duck fights. The comment from Turki about Tim is classless and tasteless and should have never been said publicly. It shows Turki's real character. After a comment like that, other fighters should wonder what Turki is saying about them and avoid working with him in the future.

[MalevolentBite]

Turki needs to make his mind up...Tim is no Jerry and willingly fights toe to toe against sluggers like Fundora & Murtaz from the opening bell. In fact, I'd say he's EXACTLY the type of fighter he's looking for on Riyadh Season!

Timmy didn't fall in line or jump at the opportunity to take his money. Thats the problem.

[brankobugarski]

The only reason the Saudi royal family set up Riyadh Season (and LIV golf, for that matter) is for the PR value of owning sporting spectacles that bring attention to the regime in a 'positive' light. There is no intrinsic interest in the betterment of pro boxing from the Saudis. They see a market demographics (boxing fans and golf fans) and use those as captive audiences to sportswash the image of the country.

If that is what they want, clearly their strategy is not working because nobody on this forum is buying it. Seems they are wasting zillions and producing no results.

[brankobugarski]

If Tim is serious about moving forward with his boxing career, he needs a radical change to his approach. He needs to look at his two brutal losses and realise a couple of things:
- He tried to knock out Fundora and Murtazaliev (he did not box)
- His punches landed on both of those guys and even though they looked like big, heavy punches, they did not visibly hurt them
- Both Fundora and Murtazaliev landed their own heavy punches and every time they landed, they hurt Tim. Eventually they both stopped him.

So in summary, his chin and his punch are not good enough for his current approach of brawling with the tier one fighters in his division. The only way he can beat those fighters is to learn how to box and win a points decision against the upper echelon. It means learning the art of hitting and not getting hit. That means ... a completely new team around him. Otherwise, another stretcher is waiting for him ...

[Boxfan83]

Theres always bare knuckle.

[NihonJim]

Misfits boxing might be a good fit for Tszyu

[beast702]

Tszyu should definitely think about hanging them up, He is not mentally there to fight. And for Turki, hes a straight clown. Love that he is making good fights but this dude is straight full of himself.

[Theshotyoudontsee]

I honestly fear for Tim's health if he continues. The losses have taken a toll and he sustained alot of damage in the Fundora fight. The Murt fight showed that he has alot of pride and also a good chin. That can quickly add up to life altering brain damage.

I have enjoyed watching him. He has clearly lost a step mentally due to the losses. I don't know if he financially well off but I would assume he is. If he doesn't need to do it, he shouldn't. He is chasing the ghost of his father's career at this point and he could end up handicapped or worse.

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

If Tim is serious about moving forward with his boxing career, he needs a radical change to his approach. He needs to look at his two brutal losses and realise a couple of things:
- He tried to knock out Fundora and Murtazaliev (he did not box)
- His punches landed on both of those guys and even though they looked like big, heavy punches, they did not visibly hurt them
- Both Fundora and Murtazaliev landed their own heavy punches and every time they landed, they hurt Tim. Eventually they both stopped him.

So in summary, his chin and his punch are not good enough for his current approach of brawling with the tier one fighters in his division. The only way he can beat those fighters is to learn how to box and win a points decision against the upper echelon. It means learning the art of hitting and not getting hit. That means ... a completely new team around him. Otherwise, another stretcher is waiting for him ...

He is trying to one punch guys instead of boxing to A) Win rounds and B) Break them down. Trees don't get cut down with one swing of the axe.