Tim Tszyu, also known as the ‘Siberian Express,’ has sparked a heated conversation in the boxing world, calling out Errol Spence Jr. in a daring move. The young Australian boxer, however, didn’t stop there and set the boxing aficionados chuckling as he roasted Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora for chomping down pizza a day before weigh-in.
Tszyu took no time in showing his assertiveness and determination to rise to the top of the boxing world. The ‘Siberian Express’, who carries the legacy of his father, legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu, went on record to challenge one of the most intimidating figures in the sports world, Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr.
“I want to fight the best, and that’s why I am calling Errol out,” said Tszyu from his training camp in Sydney, Australia. The 26-year-old boxer believes that facing Spence Jr., the unbeaten WBC and IBF welterweight champion, will bring out his best and enable him to prove his mettle.
However, amidst all the bravado, Tszyu also showed his lighter side by teasing ‘The Towering Inferno’ Sebastian Fundora. The 6’6″ tall super welterweight boxer from the United States has a soft spot for pizza, even on the eve of the official weigh-in. “He should be disciplined for this. As a professional, we are expected to maintain a strict diet regimen, days leading to a fight. Pizza on the eve of weigh-in is a no-no,” quipped Tszyu.
Tszyu’s call out for Spence is his bid to penetrate the American market, which has observed a lack of big-name challengers. Spence Jr., who boasts a perfect professional record, is widely recognized and respected for his abilities in the ring. Tszyu, on the other hand, is seeking a blockbuster fight that could potentially catapult his name to the upper echelons of international boxing. This fight could put Tszyu on the map and assist the young Aussie in his mission to continue his father’s legacy.
While the call-out has piqued interest and led to speculative discussions among boxing fans, whether Spence Jr. will respond or not yet remains to be seen. The American boxer is known for his meticulousness in choosing his opponents. But Tszyu’s undefeated record and growing popularity could make him an appealing adversary for ‘The Truth’.
Simultaneously, Tszyu’s roast of Fundora provides a commentary on the boxer’s professionalism, giving us the sense that Tszyu really lives and breathes his sport. His jab shows his rigor and spells out a clear message to others in the field to keep up with the standards of discipline and fitness expected in professional boxing.
Tszyu’s audacity to call out a top-ranked opponent and his playful roast of a fellow boxer has added a vibrant flavor to the world of boxing. While supporters of ‘The Siberian Express’ are excited about the possibility of a match with Spence Jr., fans are also enjoying his cheeky humor directed towards ‘The Towering Inferno’.
The drama and suspense revolving around Tszyu’s commendable challenge, coupled with his amusing humor, have turned the spotlight on him and livened up the buzz around both upcoming and potential fights. Only time will tell if we’ll get to see a thrilling Tszyu versus Spence Jr. showdown, and if Fundora will rethink his culinary choices before his next weigh-in.
One thing is clear, though; with his bravado and humor, Tim Tszyu has breathed fresh energy into the boxing scene, promising us more exciting times ahead!
