'Sets him back two years' ❌ Boxing world reacts as Tszyu accused of ‘arrogant’ tactics | Main Event

[@eds14rb]

no one here wants to give Bakhram the credit he deserves. The man came out and showed he has real power and went after Tim like just another fighter. Good for him and he deserves all the credit. Everyone wanted Tim to be his dad and sadly he is not and you have to live with that.

[@carlalaban5483]

@@eds14rb so true it was a flawless victory by a superior fighter Tim is definitely no costa

[@hecbec]

Lol Kostya was overrated himself. But you are right Bakhram does deserve credit

[@hecbec]

​@@moishele328I bet you Bakhram sends Spence to the hospital

[@hecbec]

​@@moishele328 I bet u Bakhram sends Spence to the hospital

[@jwat3217]

@@moishele328i agree and Tim might have water on the brain.. he rubbed his head as if it was dripping early on.. not taking away the performance but idk..

[@eshay685]

The Aussie media is hyping up Tszyu when Jai Opetaia is the face of boxing in Australia .

[@FattyMatty426]

Facts. The Tim glazing that goes on is immense. Jai is the real face of Australian boxing.

[@ChingChong1]

I don’t know who this tim zoo guy is

[@V1N5T4]

100%

[@TAM.w39]

​@@ChingChong1It's obvious you aren't a keen fan of the sports.

[@surgej007]

@@TAM.w39100%Correct

[@V1N5T4]

Absolutely no defense no head movement - thinking you can walk thru a world champ hands down absolute arrogance

[@scotthayes5239]

It's odd because that's not how both kostya and his team said they would fight and its not how tim usually fights he was impatient with fundora early as well its like someone is telling g he needs a big flash knock out for the highlight reels. It was the exact opposite of what kostya spent all week saying in interviews his exact words were slow demolition not come out swinging.

[@V1N5T4]

@@scotthayes5239 yea agreed it’s almost like the plan goes out the window and he decides that he needs to ko him with every punch

[@samgreer8274]

Tim had that aussie cricket team type arrogance and you dont need that in any fighting sports.

[@richardsargeant8445]

I agree with the Aussie cricket team arrogance reference. His trainer said to move at round 2/3 corner but he continued to go toe to toe

[@Damajah1]

How exactly??

[@samgreer8274]

@@Damajah1 watch the video

[@Damajah1]

@@samgreer8274 the video is 3 clowns speaking about Tim tszyu what’s your point

[@samgreer8274]

@@Damajah1 nah youve never achieved anything near what one of those "clowns" have done in boxing. that right there shows you dont understand the sport. you dont get it. learn boxing. Tim Tsyu respects Porters advice more than yours and thats why I understand and that you struggle to and thats proven by you asking "how exactly?"

[@JohnSmith-s7v]

Sean Porter you are a boxing legend and my favorite analyst . I think you nailed the reasons for the outcome we had. I think maybe you could spend some time with Tim. Cheers

[@richieryan1642]

I tell you what caught my attention about the Russian dude when I had watched tape of him before the fight was how athletic he was. He gets in and out fast moves very well

[@Soul-Taker]

Yeah and genuine power. However Tim lost the fight himself with his strategy of trying to walk through Bakhram. If he fought intelligently like he did against Mendoza or Harrison he wins the fight.

[@Muhamad2772]

nope..he cannot win the figh even he train 100year.. bakram just to strong​@@Soul-Taker

[@HeyyyItsaMe]

Nah Tim fought how he has always fought: try to pressure the opponent and break them down with sturdy form and heavy-handed combos that were not that fast or fluent. He fights like a GGG kinda guy, but not as good with distance management and footwork (this is probably why international amateur experience matters). This hurt him because Bakhram, who was a much taller guy, can throw combos very fluently. I commented in the weigh in video on Fight Hype that Bakhram was not as heavy-handed like Tim, and I stand by that comment. Tim, unfortunately, was hit by a left hook that landed so clean. Most who got clipped that clean dont recover. This is like how Demetrius Andrade lost to Benavidez despite arguably being up 4 rds. So it's not really the power that Bakhram possesses, but rather he can throw combos so fluently that a punch can sneakily land clean on you and there you go. I thought it was a 50-50 fight but well what do I know ...

[@lilbickleymane]

bro was underweight too

[@jmanjman6548]

Bakram was underestimated big time. Russian champ, athletic, amateur records, big long body, previous performance in Ramadan. It’s a shame that he isn’t better known with how good he is. Tim won’t enjoy watching this one back.

[@waynemarchel9667]

He was outclassed

[@draco2xx]

he's too small for the division, he's needs to move down to 147

[@waynemarchel9667]

1/His arrogance let him down,he doesn't watch his opponents previous fights and study there movements 2/ His team and management sent him to the lions,instead of taking a couple lower fights after the Fundora lost to build his confidence up,he needs to replace them all full stop. 3/plus i would not go up in weight 154 might still be to high. 4/ remember losing is part of this sport,it's how you come out the other end!! 5/ i am sure he will do better in the future,maybe another title!!

[@fightsforrights]

No one advised Timmy about Bakhram counter punching abilities. What's even worse is he didn't study Murtazaliev I gave Tim the benefit 9f the doubt to win and i maintain he is an amazing fighter. God bless him and his family and i hope he comes out healthy from this. God bless you all.

[@RagingUtai]

tim was arrogantm that was his problem. I watched bakhram previuos fights, nothing special. i expected tim to stop him in 5 rounds. He fought the wrong gameplan obviously

[@stevenmckee6134]

Problem is he's surrounded by yes men ​@@RagingUtai

[@billybob9961]

I recall Tim saying he doesn’t watch fights, that he’s only worried about what he does not what his opponents do. Definitely time for Tim to get a new team. A new trainer a new manager and start making right decisions. They should’ve stopped the front door fight after the fourth round, it would’ve went to the scorecards and he was up on the cards and would’ve won that fight, big mistake number one, big mistake number two, not taking a tuneup fight and not scouting his opponent correctly. His team has destroyed his career or his own arrogance has destroyed his careeror combination of both. Yes boxing is a warrior sport but first and foremost. It is a thinking man’s sport.

[@TAM.w39]

​​@@RagingUtaiRegarding your comment on Murtaz; previous fight, boxers gets cleaned up and its obvious he was trained to the max to face Tzu;.

[@JohnDoe-iq9bz]

@@billybob9961 Well said man👍 Mike Tyson once said on his podcast that 'tough guys don't last in boxing & they're the ones who end up talking funny'. Boxing is a thinking man's sport indeed.

[@daviddhairdressing3317]

I think at this level needs a new team of trainers

[@Damajah1]

One 10-8 fight and your calling for a new team 😂😂

[@patrickbateman4152]

@@Damajah1That’s two fight now. The only two big fights. What was the plan? Crawford? Look at the size difference. How do you underestimate a Russian world champ with an Islamic name? He lost my confidence on the ring walk. Now we know why Kostya was here for this fight. The one person that can help him through this.

[@waffle_burger8499]

The fight plan was unbelievably stupid and naive. To go toe- to-toe with your opponent and try and overpower him without even taking a round to figure him out? Might work against lesser fighters, but against someone who hits back just as hard or harder, Tim's ring IQ and his corners ability are now highly questionable.

[@joesaiditstrue]

​@@Damajah1 Tszyu is washed up

[@remyogun8270]

@@Damajah1 what are you even laughing at? He’s finished.😂😂

[@theITplayground]

Tim is done. That's a career ending beating. His management and corner ruined his career.

[@lilbickleymane]

Yeah that was a lot of damage, he better fix up that defence asap because his chin will go if he keeps fighting like that, even from lower ranked fighters not known for their power.

[@HotGeneration200]

Agree. I don't know what his corner was thinking.

[@DavidJenkins-xg8nx]

Tactics ruined his career. No coincidence that his old man was there and Tim was standing upright trying to fight like Kostya. The calculated patient fighter that is Tim Tszyu was nowhere to be seen.

[@rayromano6249]

​@lilbickleymane lmao I swear these casuals make me laugh. I'm guessing you don't even practice any type of martial art. The opponent is a great fighter. Never take anything away form that princess 👌

[@theITplayground]

@@lilbickleymane I hope I'm wrong, but I think Tim is damaged goods at this point.

[@wizardofoz1390]

Timmy hammered like a nail

[@RGS1360]

Small beterbiev version but very strong

[@silasgrace4225]

Tim’s performance was as bad as Porters suit

[@curlyologyoriginal8571]

😂😂😂

[@BUSHY33GRANTHAM]

Lol, good point. It is pretty average.

[@JuanGonzalez-gi6jt]

Bro, stop it...leave Shawn porter clothing out of this 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@powerup9133]

It looks about as good suit as the one Joe Pesci wore in My Cousin Vinny.

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

Nothing is as bad as salmon coloured trousers.

[@queez3065]

My heart broke today after seeing the punishment Tim haplessly endured. Even though I have never personally met Tim, it was like watching a friend get hurt and praying it ended before any significant risks to his health was suffered! Tim… we love you champ!

[@samueldavis5895]

😂

[@ghettofight3rsz]

He was schooled

[@groundskeeperkeeper3879]

That wasn’t even a schooling lmao

[@Antonio-h7c]

Punished

[@trevortendaji5388]

Yea he got a Bud vs Spence… him can only go up from here💪🏾

[@justcallmeSonny]

Nah, he got his ass placed in after school detention

[@samueldavis5895]

He got bent over Bakhrams knee and spanked pants down. 😂

[@kenmesic7143]

Exactly tactical blunder....don't fight fire with fire...well said Terrible team around Tim..moving was the correct plan.

[@wizardofoz1390]

Sportsbet You win some You lose all

[@ZackP2139]

As if you put money on Tim paying peanuts?

[@blessedxxiii8908]

😂😂

[@jobinjames3850]

Aussie punters the worst. Saw bets of 20k to 30k on Tim.

[@ZackP2139]

@@jobinjames3850 did you really? They deserve to lose if that’s the case, 40 grand to get a loaf of bread in return. Pathetic

[@jobinjames3850]

@ZackP2139 not loaf of bread. 20k on Tim will give a return 2k. But still won't worth the risk.

[@anthonymoubarak3736]

Tim was not ready for this guy in the next fight after the loss. His reaction in checking his head said it all. He needed to fight a couple of bums to get his confidence back, not this killer.

[@wally1166]

Tim is the bum now not even good to fight Zerafa for his 3rd loss lol

[@redemption117]

Great commentary team they know their stuff really well, very respectful. Its a nice change

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

And as they Say : There is always Someone Better !!!!

[@newyork9074]

How is the lady saying we are in shock and the undefeated fighter won lol

[@RichardTrainor]

Im a kiwi = really like Tim =hope his team and followers get behin dhim and get him back to his best,done me proud

[@LevelSports]

Bakhram was underated alot of people thought tim was going to win the fight 😂

[@draco2xx]

i thought he was a tomato can, i didn't even looked him up just went off assumptions😂

[@floodwaters8887]

Tomato can? He was 22-0 (17 KO) but yea.. 19 of his opponents have no wiki page lol

[@moopius]

Eastern Europeans and Russians are skilled and tough and should never be underestimated.

[@remonimodexd7116]

Isnt tim Russian too? His father is. It's the environment that builds you

[@No_jews_allowed]

@@remonimodexd7116true Tim grew up with a sliver spoon so he doesn’t really have that hunger

[@calimero9853]

​@@remonimodexd7116 tim is just 1/4 russian (slavic)

[@calimero9853]

​@@remonimodexd7116 tim is just 1/4 russian (slavic)

[@smithyysmith8613]

Deadset embarrassment to Australia after that the amount he talked.. zeraffa next for sure 🎯💯

[@Okokok-66]

Zeraffa sleeps 😂

[@wally1166]

@@Okokok-66 Tim hit the floor more times than drunk in high heels lol

[@deefat9978]

Got humbled

[@AIMiguelG]

First time hearing Boxing team from Australia. Great analysis from them. No sugar coating great great honesty. No excuses and bias!

[@paul_elago]

Manny had many loses and was knocked out cold, but he career was not over. Lenox Lewis got knocked out cold twice. Not To to say Tim is at the level but losing is a part of the sport

[@georgelee305]

Yeah but they weren't dominated like Tim just was. This was just a brutal beat down.

[@rjack58]

This is a different era than Manny and Lennox Lewis era. Tszyu was shell shocked his punch resistance was very low and his boxing IQ was low too!

[@polevanidr]

​@@rjack58Yep, Manny's and Lewis' era was way more competitive too.

[@trackdaniel5630]

Yea but they dominated Tim only started fighting proper fighters all his fights before his first lost was all no names

[@georgelee305]

@@trackdaniel5630 definitely hyped due to his family name,Marvis Frasier comes to mind.

[@The_RealWilliam]

I told everyone that Murt had a punchers chance. Turns out Tim made it easy for him.

[@jackstarr4726]

Where was Tszyu's plan B? That was ridiculous to think he's going to walk through a boxer from the Caucasus who has a big reach advantage like that, for a starter, but you have to be ready to make an adjustment if needed. Obviously Tszyu is damaged from his previous fight in his mind, but a quality fighter learns from stuff like this & Tszyu should have the ability to come back better than ever from this. This is what happens with these types of fighters when they finally meet someone with equal power with good skills, so he has to improve his thinking to progress.

[@iwant2usethis]

He needs to get over the damage first and that's the tough part. Boxers aren't robots. They have mental and psychological wiring that can alter who they are - when damaged. His ego needed to be tweaked in order to believe he was the old Tszyu, yet boasting your ego is not the same as repairing the issues that forced you to use this tactic. He'll need to get some help with overcoming self doubt now. If it too entrenched, it could be over for him. Confidence is one of the most important factors in getting the ship on course. And can't be fake. It has to be authentic or it will break down at the first sign of weakness

[@jackstarr4726]

@@iwant2usethis There's no reason for his career to be over, & that would be extremely unusual even in this age of super fragile egos. 3 months should be enough time to physically recover. The problem is he needs to learn patience & develop his defense better. But CAN he improve his defense as much as needed? He's extremely talented, but it was always likely he'd run into difficulties at the top level & his immaturity mentally has cost him - for now at least.

[@giantgifts4248]

It's a tough one. Fighting Murtzaliev was a great opportunity though exposed significant weaknesses in Tim's style. Flat footed with little head movement. That's his style. I suppose if he'd like to continue on a hard road forward to be a contender again, it starts with regional fights. I'd like Tim to obviously improve his defence and ability to protect himself if he does get hit. A better jab. A better sense of distance from the opponents attack. Can improve on his jab and subtle side to side movements and covering and clinching if hit. What he does will be his decision. I do suspect he comes back one last time. It did appear obvious to me when he grabbed his head looking for blood that wasn't there that this is subconcious. Tim does need to rebuild and that is a hard thing to do. The better man won the fight. Tim has had a terrific career, made some money, won world title. How he would like to finish is up to him. I think have a few local Australian fights after a shot rest. Try one more time with a couple of subtle adjustments.

[@Bloopergrandson1]

@@jackstarr4726 If you rewatch the Tszyu vs Murtazaliev fight you'll notice in Round 1 Tszyu grabbed his head as if he was checking his head like there was a gash like in the Fundora fight. Tszyu clearly got some PTSD from that Fundora fight with the nasty gash + loads of blood I dont think he will be the same after this.

[@johnniea4684]

@@Bloopergrandson1 Yeah, I saw it, natural for a fighter who's been badly cut to do that, no big deal imo. He was trying to just walk through Murtazaliev and was letting go his shots with full power, so there was no lack of confidence. Thing is, at this level, you cannot just walk through people like you're going to knock buildings down with your punches and cannot be hurt yourself. That's incredibly naive, and we saw how it played out here.

[@jesusm2159]

Tim might be damaged goods

[@Jones309]

Facts

[@peaceonearth351]

He can bounce back. He must put his last two fights behind him or he will be toast. He has one more chance and he better put everything he has into making it happen.

[@Lavvonaffair]

Agree ...even if he wins his next few , he won’t make it to the top . The demons from this will haunt him

[@str8shooter2]

Last fight, didn't take no contest when had opportunity.This fight walks straight forward after getting knocked down to cop more of the same.Tough to come back from a beating like that.

[@DeneGonzalez]

Tim isnt the nicest person so karma and arrogance got him the L

[@sisport_01]

He’s never put his guard up - after stepping forward and throwing hard punches .. because no one has ever -ignored his power and countered like a mad man .. like this Mut just did

[@melindanunez9903]

Tim ate 🥊, man handled and exposed.

[@danielcorona151]

Cooked already in his career.

[@sarahrobertson2474]

Murtazaliev a class act. Respectful in the face offs and in hindsight totally calm compared to Tim who seemed a little overhyped. Accusing Tim of arrogance seems a bit unfair…the pressure on him would have been unimaginable. He was trying to handle his business and unfortunately came up short. Do think he might need to start studying footage of his opponents and be prepared to strategically adapt .

[@Thetache]

Defending with no guard and catching shots with your chin is never the best plan is it?

[@OlyMar83]

Peter Badel is absolutely spot here. What a great depiction of what happened tonight. Ring IQ went out the window for Braun.

[@Lavvonaffair]

Could not agree more . Shawn is an ass Kisser

[@percywillis]

Yeah. They said they studied, but didn't. Tim didn't behave prepared for a counterpuncher. He actually did the opposite. Increased aggression and walked into traps. It's like moving in quick sand. You need a gameplan. Increasing movements means you'll sink faster.

[@carlalaban5483]

Honestly tim never recovered from the first punch all his career his management and himself have been extremely arrogant hopefully this will make them realise he isn't at the level he thought and need to get real

[@BigJoe-g3o]

actually it was like Lennox Lewis vs Oliver Mccall 1 . Lewis just went in trying to walk Mccall down ... a similar result ... But it also shows you he can come back from it .

[@MegaHeelhook]

I don't think Lewis was training with Emmanuel Steward for the first McCall fight, once Lennox dumped his old trainers and started with Steward he became unstoppable.

[@BigJoe-g3o]

@@MegaHeelhook you're right about that. became a totally different fighter.

[@robford3211]

He needs a complete retool ; new trainer, need psychologist , new scenery , less talk and perhaps will see how it goes .

[@tonymontana-uw1bq]

He is 30 next month...dunno mate, I say he's done!

[@mrbungle7586]

Such a brutal beating. The mental damage may be more difficult to overcome than the physical. Hope his health is ok and has a good rest and reflects on how his ego has got in the way to a degree. Show some respect and be humble again. Kostya was such a great champion, in and out of the ring. A gentleman who respected his opponents. Tim should take a leaf out of his old man's book if he hopes to make it back again.

[@abezzzy121]

And fickle boxing fans really tried to convince themselves that Tim could beat counter punchers the likes of Charlo and Crawford....wild times lol

[@Grudeman408]

That's a scary beating, tim was badly concussed after the fight I hope he's ok. Last year Tim was a big star a year later his career is done. Boxing is a crazy sport.

[@FreedomOfSpeech1.0]

They underestimated the opponent and didnt watch enough tape on him and also came to brawl early which was a mistake

[@richardcollins2622]

Shawn says “ Tim is a really positive guy and won’t focus on this loss.” I HIGHLY doubt that…his confidence has to be crushed. He’s now lost two in a row and he was beaten like an amateur in this fight. He probably has a helluva road to get back to believing in himself and erasing this beatdown from his memory.

[@ngahuia86]

I saw Tim flat footed, no head movement, not springing in and out, hardly jabbing, slow punches. He needs to work on all of this to become better

[@wally1166]

I saw a cherry picker being exposed lol

[@eamonharrison6087]

A little arrogant only?

[@stephaniewilliams168]

Yes he underestimated his opponent and paid the price but take some off and come back more prepared

[@donscott3891]

Trainer's are the problem. Needs new team.

[@glowimagery634]

too late for that now. He will never get opponents respect again now. Let's talk about his dad. Comes to one fight despite being financially wealthy. Could have really helped his boys. Father of the year award

[@beamtweez1210]

Absolute B.S

[@Antonio-h7c]

And promoter/advisor

[@alipenfold5563]

@@glowimagery634 Tim is too cheap hence his uncle is his coach

[@matrix35]

He got destroyed by a better boxer. Tims run was a fun ride but I feel that you could get Gus De Matteo in his corner and it won't matter. Will never be the same after this beating!

[@anthonyomeley7543]

Truly , always the result, always the way it would END up

[@bzorro1]

This is a huge setback for Tim however, let's not forget how Fundora came back from a devastating one punch ko, and came back to become champ. Most thought it was over for him but yet he came back. The road ahead for tszyu will be super rough, no doubt about it but there's still some hope for him

[@paulhanlon5112]

This was a crushing defeat....More so Mentally than the obviously Physical loss...i just hope he has some good people around him to help him through!

[@peterch13]

The dude is the Champ and he's Russian. When does that add up to being an easy fight? Back to school Timmy

[@Locust2221eesdr]

He is Chechen not Russian.

[@Lavvonaffair]

@@Locust2221eesdrsame to same 🤣🤣, Chechnya is part of Russian territory

[@yobiwolrd07]

Tim and Errol Spencer's careers are both on life support. The inactivity and the lack of punch resistance I don't think either one will be able to compete at a higher level

[@FeliciaFletcher-p4e]

Great commentary 🎉🎉

[@whooshkaboomie]

Defense is something you build around your home. I didn't see one

[@travisrichardson-rl8wm]

Shawn is the NEW WAVEEE of TRUELY commentating...PERFECT eye n opinion(s) ..AGAIN👌🏾👌🏾

[@motsy15]

Bakhram is a lot bigger than Tim. 3-4 inches in height and reach and one hit ko power in both hands. He must cut more weight than most guys. Tim wasn’t careful and after that first left hook he was never the same. He didn’t block or slip anything

[@nenadnedovic9246]

Why shock. What did you expect Tim to walk over him. He was fighting the current world champ betting had the world champ as way outside. Very hard to come back from this.

[@percywillis]

Yeah. I think Tim started too fast. If he began pressuring in round 3 or 4, maybe Bakram wouldnt have been as powerful. But Tim ate clean counters from a strong fresh fighter. No one can absorb punishment like that. Tim has had troubles with counter punchers in the past. As most front foot fighters do. Bakram's timing and power were too much today.

[@shanebrady-in1kr]

A major concern is the promoter’s talking about Tim’s next fights instead of concentrating on this one

[@LevelSports]

Assie only hope is Opetaia he should be the face of Aussie Boxing

[@megax2152]

Tim needs a full year off. Sack his trainers, start using defence, he already has knockout ability now he needs to keep his chin down

[@V1N5T4]

100%

[@Mr_RPE]

Tim needs to get a job at Woolworths after this embarrassing moment

[@wally1166]

@@Mr_RPE Thats gold! lol

[@захарзахаров-т7щ]

Murtuzaliev 🦈🔥

[@johnoneill7947]

Awesome trousers Shawn

[@curlyologyoriginal8571]

😂😂😂

[@8proud-dad325]

Embarrassing is an understatement

[@RGALO0990]

Shawn porter is such a great addition to the main event team. His knowledge is amazing, and his honesty is refreshing.

[@Falconesports2025]

The best assessment I’ve ever heard from Shawn Porter

[@gypsyman1939]

I never get on KZbin and tell professional boxers what to do but I am today. Tim, fire your team yesterday and upgrade a much smarter team. Major mistake made by your team two times in a row! Unacceptable

[@michaeljohn-ve3xg]

Im not surprised Tim need to be more humble Like hes dad The end...

[@BronxBomber1105]

Great commentary.

[@abdelmontasir2958]

Porter’s comments are disingenuous to Bakhram Murtazaliev. He should stop making excuses for Tszyu, just because he is commentating on an Australian TV show! Speak honestly and you’ll be respected. Tszyu had his a*** handed to him by a better, more powerful boxer, who looks like a light middleweight version of Artur Beterbiev.

[@AndrewMessick-wf2yk]

Tim is still young. He has the heart and desire. He just needs to surround himself with the right people. If he really wants it he can come back from this. Fundora fight TERRIBLY mishandled. This fight should not have been taken yet and the preparation was awful. He does have the skill. I wish he could get with Buddy McGirt. I really believe he could get something special out of this guy. I am not saying the best ever ......but could turn this into a good career and make some special fights

[@EdyHarahap-qx4wi]

After the 1st round, tsyu had already read the situation but wasnt smart enough to admit and change the game plan. Murtazaliev is like a younger beterbiev.

[@Cam-jx4drgh]

I mean, the same approach worked pretty good in all his last fights. I think he just never really recovered from the first left hook that dropped him.

[@Leftystrat]

Win some lose some not the end of the world, he’ll benefit from this loss or retire graciously knowing you had your best shot and earned respect

[@michaelmoore7595]

Tim looked out of it from opening handshake

[@lucasconrad367]

What's glaring to me is Tim Tsyzu's lack of basic fundamental defensive skills. No head movement or footwork.

[@OgBeamon-og9sb]

Shawn porter had great commentary about fighting power with power

[@bears2604]

Like his father, he cant handle strong guys whom stand toe to toe and come forward, as hatton did to his father! Ali was a master at beating stronger guys that come forward. But who has Ali skill speed and toughness!

[@treydaypnw]

I admit, I was shocked to see Tim Tszyu get beat the way he did today, just shocked.

[@raimundorodriguez5652]

Tim is simply too small for that weight class.

[@snorkman2]

Tim needs to stop thinking about titles. The way back is a new reputable trainer and a rematch with Fundura (even if he loses to Spence).

[@texjohnson9208]

Now I hope casual boxing fans can see why Crawford had to change boxing style for the Madrimov fight. YOU CANNOT FIGHT EVERYONE THE SAME WAY, HOPING YOU WILL KNOCK EVERYONE OUT! Just being able to come forward rough and rugged is all well and good, but what happens when you run into someone just as tough and as rugged as you, but knows how to box??? This is where the ability to change style, so your opponent cannot read, time and counter you. This is where just coming forward with brute strength and power cannot work. You now need to have boxing skills, ring IQ and ring generalship in your arsenal. Tim Tszyu and PBC thought they were going to BLOCK OUT TERRENCE CRAWFORD, WITH THE HELP OF SPENCE AND FUNDORA......BUT THAT NOW CANNOT HAPPEN!!! You will see how Crawford deals with Bakhram. Bud is going to school him, outbox him, beat him up AND MAKE IT LOOK EEEEAAASY!!!

[@franklinsainthustle5285]

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[@iwant2usethis]

I doubt very seriously that Bud will make it look easy. However the basis of your argument is spot on. Boxers at this level, need to be able to adapt and find their pursuit of their opponent within the scope of their abilities. Tsyzu took a terrible whipping in his fight aganst Fundora. Mentally he's still suffering and he needed to get past that before he was able to take on someone like Bakhram. Spence will have the same issues with Fundora. Once he gets in trouble that window will open to his failings against Crawford, and doubt will set in. And once doubt takes hold, that window will open up wider and he may not be able to turn it around, whether he has other options or not. Crawford has the IQ to know what he's up against and the ability to adapt. Yet his last fight with Madrimov was no walk in the park, that scoring could have gone either way. And although my bias is not as blind as your's - he'll need to fight better than he did against Madrimov - going forward or there'll be no major payday against Canelo. Good comments though, with a little too much hero worshipping sprinkled here and there. Boxing at this level is unpredictable especially when you're getting long in the tooth and moving up too heavier weight classes

[@jesusm2159]

Tim might be damaged good because of drainage cut vs fundora take a toll on body and mental ?

[@Antonio-h7c]

He just not that skilled

[@8proud-dad325]

His ego is better than his talent

[@skylerortiztheboxer4910]

Man… Tim was gifted a vacant belt. Lost his first title defense against an unathletic opponent with a low boxing IQ who hadn’t fought in a year and was KOed in his last fight. And was brutally destroyed by the only champion that he’s fought in his career.

[@a-trax3971]

He got a really bad promoter, that what you get having a former NRL player thinking he a World Class Promoter but not

[@rtmachine2019]

Agreed I find the Rose brothers unprofessional when Nikita Tszyu was versing Dylan Briggs George rose said at the press conference this it the tszyu show that is why he is walking out last I don’t like that

[@Soul-Taker]

What has the promoter got to do with it?

[@a-trax3971]

@@Soul-Taker For Putting Him Into This Fight

[@glenndavis479]

@@a-trax3971 Hey I agree the Rose brothers are farking noobs but don't go thinking old Timmy boy didn't have a say and the IBF made him a mandatory for Murty. I don't always agree with Porter neither but what he just said sums it up...Tim came in thinking he was gonna walk Murty down from the get go...totally ignored what lead to the first knockdown and did the same in the second round...not Rose's fault. One things for sure old Murty has some HD punch power.

[@rtmachine2019]

@@Soul-Taker I don’t know

[@kelgusthart1789]

Tim got schooled in what not to do too a fast, athletic powerful fighter. He just walked straight into half them punches. Hos corner did the only good thing they have done for years and threw in the towel. He needs a new team around him i think. This team isnt up to getting him through the big fights in the US.

[@Ecinar_flyfishing]

So many experts on this thread

[@SussNit]

Bro it's blatantly obvious to see when you don't respect your opposition you pay the price. Tim thinks you can walk everyone down, sorry the top 1% are to good for that.

[@Ecinar_flyfishing]

@@SussNit no I totally agree man! Wrong game plan , over confident and didn’t make the quick adjustment needed , it’s just the armchair experts who have never been in the ring before writing this kid off after one bad performance

[@SussNit]

@@Ecinar_flyfishing he can come back forsure, I know what your saying, the approach has to be precise and controlled aggression. Like his dad expected, I'm sure his in shock to because he expected that, Tim to break him down over the distance, not walk in and go bananas get rocked from the 1st shot downing and it was all over from there

[@Ecinar_flyfishing]

@@SussNit you could see from the opening bell he was going to get clipped . Disappointed

[@MontgomeryLositoLanes]

It was almost like he wanted to start where he left off with Fundora as if he honestly felt he had a lot to make up and prove. His trainer and team should have done a better job mentally preparing him.

[@Mr_RPE]

Tim ate some humble pie.

[@Dittos247]

I hope tim can gain insight through this. Its a learning curve and the risk you get for picking the best fights. Although this bakhram was a nobody i feel tim has the style that couldve beaten him but he just tried to walk him down without testing bakhrams abilities first. Hopefully the next time he gets in there with a big name in the division he can learn through this experience and i still think he is up there in this division. Notice the same counter right has dropped him in his earlier fights. He has to work on that.

[@jesusm2159]

Tim vs josh Kelly

[@johnmclaine123]

He was arrogant already was saying he wants to buy a house in Vegas

[@sierratango1875]

I don't know whether his corner or his father is to blame, because Kostya was a different animal than his son. His style was to come forward and brawl, but unlike Tim, Kostya didn't care if he was cut. Tim checked twice. That's the typical sign of the heart of a Western raised fighter. Shawn seemed to have a lot to speculate on what might have gone wrong, but imo, Tim showed up with amateur behaviors. Seasoned and great fighters use the first 2 to 3 rounds to assess and then adjust. Tim needed 3 lessons in the 2nd round and then a 4th lesson in the 3rd and still didn't adjust. He can't hope to beat the Spences, Crawfords let alone Fudora's with that mentality

[@peaceseeker9927]

I don't see how Tszyu was the favorite in this fight. How did he think he could go in there and just walk this guy down? Tszyu's team has shown very poor judgment twice in a row, including the Fundora fight. Fighters need to be realistic and stop falling for the hype put on them.

[@jesstill7833]

That was not Tim his eyes his whole body looked off,,,I watched this fight and I was shocked by looking at Tim it hurts me to watch fight Tim was missing he wasn’t there ❤️🙏👍🦘🇦🇺

[@4rounder312]

Chechen, Russian, kazakstan, ukraine, etc.. the new force, strength and fighting style taking over world boxing.

[@dsanchezc3]

Overall, it was a great card! Satisfied fan here.