Tim Tszyu - Seabastian Fundora For The WBC And WBO Super Welterweight March 30

[coin-investor]

Because of an unexpected turn of events, Thurman backed out of the fight because of an injury you can read the article here Keith Thurman out, Tim Tszyu to face Sebastian Fundora on March 30


Tim Tszyu and  Sebastian Fundora will fight for the WBC and WBO for the super welterweight title, just a heads up Fundora was beaten by a knockout by Brian Mendoza, and Brian Mendoza was beaten by Tim Tszyu by Unanimous decision.
From this we can figure out that Tszyu will be the favorite to win the fight

The fight came together earlier today after Keith Thurman, Tszyu’s original opponent in a 155 lb contract weight bout, withdrew from the fight due to injury. Fundora was originally to face Serhii Bohachuk for the vacant WBC belt on the undercard.

Tszyu vs Fundora: WBO and WBC titles on the line

[cabron]

Fundora is a very tall man with very long arms, this is such a sudden change of opponent for Tim.  Fundora quickly got a title shot even when he lost his last fight by a nasty KO. What a turn of events.

I can agree that he is more relevant in the division than Thurman but it was also said that whoever wins this fight will face Crawford, that's another title fight. Fundora got lucky for getting KOed. This is too short notice however so good luck to him.

[bisdak40]

Voted for Tim Tszyu to win this match via knockout as i think Sebastian Fundora's preparation for this fight is not enough as he is only the replacement fighter for Keith Thurman.

On the other hand, Keith Thurman's inability to be safe from whatever injury might cost him his career, i mean he has not fought for more than two years and now another setback, who is he going to fight if he declares himself healed from injury. Better for him to hang the gloves for good.

[Jating]

Fundora is a very tall man with very long arms, this is such a sudden change of opponent for Tim.  Fundora quickly got a title shot even when he lost his last fight by a nasty KO. What a turn of events.

I can agree that he is more relevant in the division than Thurman but it was also said that whoever wins this fight will face Crawford, that's another title fight. Fundora got lucky for getting KOed. This is too short notice however so good luck to him.

His fight with Serhii Bohachuk is also for the WBC belt as super welterweight, so in any case this is still a title fight and as far as I know, WBO and WBC are talking if they are going to push for this as a unification fight. And it's obvious that with Fundora's height and length, he had that advantage against Tim. So this is really more of a test on Tim, whether he is really build to be a champion and can unify the belt at 154 pounds as this is what the current trend for fighters for cementing their legacy.

And it's not like before during the reign of Manny wherein the mindset was to go up in weight class and annex the belt. Now it's more of a old school, although the 4 belt era is just around 80's if I'm not mistaken.

[aioc]

Fundora is a very tall man with very long arms, this is such a sudden change of opponent for Tim.  Fundora quickly got a title shot even when he lost his last fight by a nasty KO. What a turn of events.

Fundora is a promising boxer but it's very questionable why he is in a title fight when he got knocked out in his last fight, and now he is pitted against a guy who is better than the one who knocked him out, either the promoters or the organization hates Fundora, his second loss is looming, this is quite ugly for Fundora

I can agree that he is more relevant in the division than Thurman but it was also said that whoever wins this fight will face Crawford, that's another title fight. Fundora got lucky for getting KOed. This is too short notice however so good luck to him.

He needs all the luck in the world Brian Mendoza likes to slug it out, which is why he got knocked out but Tszyu not only loves to slug it out but he packs power in both punches, Fundora is a heavy underdog here his chance is if Tszyu cannot make the right adjustment he expects a fighter at his height level now he is fighting a 6 foot 5 fighter in Fundora.

[Baofeng]

Voted for Tim Tszyu to win this match via knockout as i think Sebastian Fundora's preparation for this fight is not enough as he is only the replacement fighter for Keith Thurman.

We all know that Tim has power to knock anyone, and with this boxer as tall as Fundora, it's just a matter of time. If time touches that chin, we might see Fundora on the canvass. Fundora's chin has been broken by Brian Mendoza already.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6vfb-qFzRM

He didn't know what happened to him in the canvass, 

On the other hand, Keith Thurman's inability to be safe from whatever injury might cost him his career, i mean he has not fought for more than two years and now another setback, who is he going to fight if he declares himself healed from injury. Better for him to hang the gloves for good.

Yes, I think he is done already, there's no more motivation on him. He might just be going into the motions just to fight and go for the money. But it could be worst for him if he continue to fight with this kind of mentality.

[robelneo]

Voted for Tim Tszyu to win this match via knockout as i think Sebastian Fundora's preparation for this fight is not enough as he is only the replacement fighter for Keith Thurman.

When one guy is coming from a unanimous decision win against a guy who just got knocked out on his last win and the guy who delivered that knock is the guy who was beaten unanimously by the beaten guy its so easy to decide who will be a better fighter.
I voted for Tszyu because he is just a very tough guy and I don't think that Fundora can stop that toughness, Fundora was doing great against Brian Mendoza until that left hook got in, Fundora should have the courage to get up even if his jaw was broken, but he prefers to just be counted out, not good for his caliber as a fighter.

On the other hand, Keith Thurman's inability to be safe from whatever injury might cost him his career, i means he has not fought for more than two years and now another setback, who is he going to fight if he declares himself healed from injury. Better for him to hang the gloves for good.

I think he should stay retired, this could have been a big opportunity for him to get back in the limelight but he blew it, he is a veteran boxer he knows how to pace himself to avoid that injury, anyway, he can still come back he's not really that old at 35 years old but he needs a tune fight not from a top-level fighter like Tzsyu.

[Kemarit]

I'm one of those who voted for Tim Tszyu by KO.

Fundora might be tall, but if Tim's defense is good or at least Fundora will have a hard time fighting a smaller boxer again like in the Brian Mendoza fight, Fundora's height and reach could backfire on him.

He will be very vulnerable to either left hook. As his opponent his going to target his body, and when he parry and protect it, then Tim will time it and then go for his hook. Tim's power in underrated, but if it flushed on Sebastian, it might be over.

[inthelongrun]

I'm one of those who voted for Tim Tszyu by KO.

Fundora might be tall, but if Tim's defense is good or at least Fundora will have a hard time fighting a smaller boxer again like in the Brian Mendoza fight, Fundora's height and reach could backfire on him.

He will be very vulnerable to either left hook. As his opponent his going to target his body, and when he parry and protect it, then Tim will time it and then go for his hook. Tim's power in underrated, but if it flushed on Sebastian, it might be over.

Same here. I voted for Tszyu by KO. I wonder why the corrupt WBC is allowing a fighter who just came from a big knockout loss given an opportunity for the vacant belt. This is bad for Fundora's career. Fundora should've been given a tune up before fighting for a high level of opponent. Tim is a smart and vicious, pretty sure he will capitalize on this opportunity.

Nonetheless, this is a much more difficult fight for Tim than the current version of Thurman. Fundora can at least give Tim problems in the early rounds.

[target]

I did watch Fundora's highlights, he also likes slug fights despite his long-reach advantage. He was just surprised to be caught by the left of Mendoza. He was exposed to having a glass chin. Fundora even when he has so many KO wins, he doesn't really have a one-punch KO power, this could just be a fight that Tim will win.

[coin-investor]

I did watch Fundora's highlights, he also likes slug fights despite his long-reach advantage. He was just surprised to be caught by the left of Mendoza. He was exposed to having a glass chin. Fundora even when he has so many KO wins, he doesn't really have a one-punch KO power, this could just be a fight that Tim will win.

For a fighter who is over 6 footer and has a long reach, slugging it out is not the way to go, he should use his height and long reach like what Tommy Hearn did in many of his fights.
Shorter boxers like Mike Tyson are the ones who should slug it out because of their short reach they have an advantage.

Fundora should change his fighting style, he should learn from boxers like Hearns, and Lennox Lewis who capitalize on their advantage, if he slugs it out against Tszyu he is going to be in big trouble, Tsyzu loves to slug it out if Fundora challenges him inside, Tszyu will go to the body and like what Mendoza did will try to deliver a hook to finish him.
I see the same finish like what Mendoza did to Fundora by Tszyu.

[aioc]

Tim Tsyu who stands 5 ft 7 is fighting Fundora who is 6 ft 5 in height but before this fight, his father Kostya Tszyu also 5 ft 7  already fought a fighter who is also 6 footer and this was against Hugo Pineda for the International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight Title.
The elder Tszyu knocked down Hugo Pineda three times in the 11th round to win the fight and the title.
I'm sure Tim has watched the fight and will take some note of his father's fight against Pineda here is the video of this fight.

Kostya Tszyu vs Hugo Pineda (Highlights)

[Baofeng]

Tim Tsyu who stands 5 ft 7 is fighting Fundora who is 6 ft 5 in height but before this fight, his father Kostya Tszyu also 5 ft 7  already fought a fighter who is also 6 footer and this was against Hugo Pineda for the International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight Title.
The elder Tszyu knocked down Hugo Pineda three times in the 11th round to win the fight and the title.
I'm sure Tim has watched the fight and will take some note of his father's fight against Pineda here is the video of this fight.

Kostya Tszyu vs Hugo Pineda (Highlights)

Yes, but I guess their styles is very different. Fundora's height though is very evident in the face-off.



But the odds doesn't change, Fundora is still a 4:1 underdog in this fight.

Tim by decision though is a attractive 5.40 as per Stake. I might go with this and hope that Fundora will last the full 12 rounds.

[Natalim]

Tim by decision though is a attractive 5.40 as per Stake. I might go with this and hope that Fundora will last the full 12 rounds.

Really? I guess I'm gonna ride with you on that one mate. Though Fundora loss via KO on his last fight, I think Tszyu is not really of a KO artist, so I believe that Fundora will try to bounce back from his previous loss and will give  Tim Tszyu a good fight. Have you also considered an upset here? I mean, Fundora has the height and the lenght, if he could use it well on his advantage, he might win via decision.

[Hypnosis00]

The fun was ruined... I thought Thurman was up and wants to be a champion again but unable to make it for this big fight would say that he is done in boxing. Pacman ruined him and now he is getting older and having a problem in coming back. Honestly, I don't know Tim Tszyu's opponent, I bet he is not popular, so this could be another fight cherry pick by his camp for a sure win.

of course I believe that  Tim Tszyu will win, so I voted for "Tim Tszyu by KO"..

[robelneo]

 Have you also considered an upset here? I mean, Fundora has the height and the lenght, if he could use it well on his advantage, he might win via decision.

It's 50/50 for Fundora to get upset, he cannot take down Tzsyu with a single punch, and Tim has been known as a tough guy who can take a punch I just saw their video, and their face-off, Fundora looks intimidating with his height but his power and chin is questionable, if he sticks to his game plan of slugging out with Tim he is likely to lose.
But if he can use his jabs and height advantage he has a good chance, this is the first time Tim Tszyu is fighting a very tall guy, but this is also the first time Fundora will fight a tough fighter, he is tougher than Mendoza who beat him.

[cabron]

Tim by decision though is a attractive 5.40 as per Stake. I might go with this and hope that Fundora will last the full 12 rounds.

Really? I guess I'm gonna ride with you on that one mate. Though Fundora loss via KO on his last fight, I think Tszyu is not really of a KO artist, so I believe that Fundora will try to bounce back from his previous loss and will give  Tim Tszyu a good fight. Have you also considered an upset here? I mean, Fundora has the height and the lenght, if he could use it well on his advantage, he might win via decision.

That guy who fought and KO Fundora is also in this event as a late replacement to fight Serhii Bohachuk.
Here's the full list of the undercard https://boxrec.com/en/event/889809
The co-main event is Rolando Romero fighting Pitbull, I guess Roly will also be KO'd this time. And Mendoza will likely win also. These 3 fights I think are good for parlay.

Fundora for an upset is gonna be hard to see, depends on what he'd do in the ring but from what we know Tszyu is a badass.

[Kemarit]

The fun was ruined... I thought Thurman was up and wants to be a champion again but unable to make it for this big fight would say that he is done in boxing. Pacman ruined him and now he is getting older and having a problem in coming back. Honestly, I don't know Tim Tszyu's opponent, I bet he is not popular, so this could be another fight cherry pick by his camp for a sure win.

That's what everyone believed, so I agree, Manny Pacquiao has ruined Keith Thurman. Although there are pictures of him having a shoulder support or something. He is a rank boxer, Fundora has a fight with someone as the undercard.

And it's also for the interim belt and so this fight will be for the WBO and WBC belt now. Fundora is very tall but I think that is the only advantage he has. Tszyu is the well rounded of the two and he has the tools to score a knockout victory here.

[robelneo]

Three days before the fight and this is the result of the poll here only 7 votes but I believe these are expert views of members here I'm not very expert when it comes to analysis but this is easy to analyze I have Tim winning by knock out, if Brian Mendoza has done it why not Tim who's a very skilled fighter in every angle.
Fundora's only loss is so ugly that it reflects his lack of tough character allowing himself to be counted out while down on the floor when he can get up and find a way out.


Tim Tszyu by KO   - 7 (100%)
Tim Tszyu By Decision   - 0 (0%)
Fundora  By KO   - 0 (0%)
Fundora  By Decision   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 7

[AmoreJaz]

The fun was ruined... I thought Thurman was up and wants to be a champion again but unable to make it for this big fight would say that he is done in boxing. Pacman ruined him and now he is getting older and having a problem in coming back. Honestly, I don't know Tim Tszyu's opponent, I bet he is not popular, so this could be another fight cherry pick by his camp for a sure win.

That's what everyone believed, so I agree, Manny Pacquiao has ruined Keith Thurman. Although there are pictures of him having a shoulder support or something. He is a rank boxer, Fundora has a fight with someone as the undercard.

And it's also for the interim belt and so this fight will be for the WBO and WBC belt now. Fundora is very tall but I think that is the only advantage he has. Tszyu is the well rounded of the two and he has the tools to score a knockout victory here.

Thurman has very good potential after Pacquiao's fight. But he paused his boxing career afterwards, so it was not Pac's fault why his boxing career got a hold up. Anyway, every boxer have their own journey in this sports. It is up to them how they will take advantage of the opportunity and move forward after the loss. Pacquiao got also his share of loss in his career but he never gave up and made an impact in this sports.

Have you also considered an upset here? I mean, Fundora has the height and the lenght, if he could use it well on his advantage, he might win via decision.

It's 50/50 for Fundora to get upset, he cannot take down Tzsyu with a single punch, and Tim has been known as a tough guy who can take a punch I just saw their video, and their face-off, Fundora looks intimidating with his height but his power and chin is questionable, if he sticks to his game plan of slugging out with Tim he is likely to lose.
But if he can use his jabs and height advantage he has a good chance, this is the first time Tim Tszyu is fighting a very tall guy, but this is also the first time Fundora will fight a tough fighter, he is tougher than Mendoza who beat him.

With the poll results, a lot are indeed rooting for Tzsyu here. An upset is less likely to be seen but it can very well end up as an upset as there are several advantages for Fundora here.