Tim Tszyu’s loss to Fundora could have been the start of a slide into obscurity.
The Australian fought for a world title in his next fight, a devastating loss to Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev. It was the sort of beat-down that some boxers never recover from.
Yet here is Tszyu, after a win against American Joey Spencer, again fighting for a world title. It’s a massive opportunity, one that may not come again.
“You dream of these moments as a young kid and to finally be here for this moment is a pleasure of mine,” Tszyu said.
Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora in their first fight.Credit: AP
“We’re gonna put on one hell of a show. He shoulda killed me the first time, because this time it’s gonna be a whole different story.
“With a proper preparation to see what works and doesn’t work, it’ll play a big part in what happens in the ring. I’m going to have a better and more intelligent performance.
“With adversity, my desire to win only grows. The past has made me who I am today and that’s a dangerous fighter willing to take it all. This is a new phase I’m in. I’m smarter, hungrier and more confident.”
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