Tim Tszyu vs. Takeshi Inoue - November 17, 2021

[NoScoutingReports]

The KD is the 12th wasn't legit, the immortal Japanese just slipped.

Yeah, it looked a slip.

[DrDuke]

Inoue was like a robot. If he wasn't that tough, the fight would have been a blowout like against all those horns, morgans and hogans. And if there were 60 rounds instead of 12, Tszyu would either break both his hands or fall down in exhaustion.

[ironbeard]

I am just mid fight. Going as expected; a very good heavy bag workout for Tszyu. That is all.

[ironbeard]

Ok, that is it for me. Inoue is one tough dude but he has nothing offensively to threaten Tszyu. I can finish it at a sane hour.

Tszyu passes the eye test for me. Not sure that he can beat the best at 154 currently or the monsters lurking at welter, but he appears to have the arsenal, defense and stamina to compete with any of them.

Time to step it up and prove it.

[DrDuke]

I am just mid fight. Going as expected; a very good heavy bag workout for Tszyu. That is all.

Exactly. Tszyu gotta fight Charlo or Castano, if those don't have a rematch. If not, then Kurbanov after Kurbanov wins Teixeira. Other bouts won't be close.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Scores were 119-108, 120-107 and 120-107 in favor of Tszyu, who was credited with a final round knockdown but forced to go the 12-round distance for the first time in his career.

[KiwiRider]

Thanks for the run down guys
Don't think I'll bother watching it later.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[KiwiRider]

Ruthie ya bastard!

That right uppercut from Tim is a peach, hard to see it coming, fired at the waist, and pretty accurate.
I would have expected Tim to devastate Inoue given his reputation for power and how often he landed flush. Credit to Inoue, one tough, if limited bugger.
I'm still on the fence about Tim Tszyu, is that overly pedantic?
I just don't see 'world champ' just yet, or contender.

[gregregegg]

Tim tszyu has an interesting style, Almost like an elite plodder at times, it kind of reminds me of GGG when he is getting cocky, but less jab heavy and less scary. Amazing punch selection, Lots of upper cuts both left and right, Hard clubbing left hook, good 1-2, Good lead right, thudding looping right around the gauard and at times a solid jab. Started to pepper the body too eventualy. Hard night for anyone.

Hope he gets the Charlo fight. Castano 1000% deserves the rematch, but id like Tim to jump ahead of him. (if the rematch gets made Tszyu should fight zerafa, Sure he is above it, but i feel its unfinished buisness).

[KiwiRider]

Tim tszyu has an interesting style, Almost like an elite plodder at times, it kind of reminds me of GGG when he is getting cocky, but less jab heavy and less scary. Amazing punch selection, Lots of upper cuts both left and right, Hard clubbing left hook, good 1-2, Good lead right, thudding looping right around the gauard and at times a solid jab. Started to pepper the body too eventualy. Hard night for anyone.

Hope he gets the Charlo fight. Castano 1000% deserves the rematch, but id like Tim to jump ahead of him. (if the rematch gets made Tszyu should fight zerafa, Sure he is above it, but i feel its unfinished buisness).

Nice summary
You put it better than I managed.
Boxrec have him 3rd in the world.
I must say, given his resume, that seems a bit rich. Maybe the division is a bit weak at the moment.
Charlo would be good, I would hope a wee step up before that. I didn't see anything in Inoue other than durability to prepare him for Charlo

[Ruthless-RKO]

Ruthie ya bastard!

That right uppercut from Tim is a peach, hard to see it coming, fired at the waist, and pretty accurate.
I would have expected Tim to devastate Inoue given his reputation for power and how often he landed flush. Credit to Inoue, one tough, if limited bugger.
I'm still on the fence about Tim Tszyu, is that overly pedantic?
I just don't see 'world champ' just yet, or contender.

You end up watching it? Haha

[KiwiRider]

Ruthie ya bastard!

That right uppercut from Tim is a peach, hard to see it coming, fired at the waist, and pretty accurate.
I would have expected Tim to devastate Inoue given his reputation for power and how often he landed flush. Credit to Inoue, one tough, if limited bugger.
I'm still on the fence about Tim Tszyu, is that overly pedantic?
I just don't see 'world champ' just yet, or contender.

You end up watching it? Haha

Yes mate, I am that bloody predictable!

[coneye]

Agree with ylur assesments Kiwi i just cant get excjted over Tim , annd i wont be UNTIL he fightsc someone his own size who is nt there becuse the e a human punchbag ,,!, We could be accused of going a bit hard , some would say , he,s being brought along slowly , building his skills ect ect ect , ale Benn and a few others a d this i would agree is the right way to go about grooming and preparing for a world title shot,, However all that talk goes right out the window when they start asking for 50 plus dollars to watch him hit a human punchbag with a shite support card , W ha ts more dont expect any different for a while yet ,, they have only just started milking the cow its a long way to go before they risk losing it

[skanksta]

He's good isn't he. He's blasted thru' a lot of guys that figure to give him a test. It's not like he'll disgrace himself fighting the elite MWs.
With home advantage in Oz, he'll beat a lot of them...., probably.

[coneye]

Think Greg .hit the nail on the head. Hes like a elite plodder.. keep wating to see something speciel but it does.nt show against the opponents he.s been given

[margaret thatcher]

Think Greg .hit the nail on the head. Hes like a elite plodder.. keep wating to see something speciel but it does.nt show against the opponents he.s been given

doesn't even beat danny lewis!

tim looked decent, at least as good /prob better than mungy did vs tough tak

[Ruthless-RKO]

Post-fight Comments

Tim Tszyu: “I was surprised (Inoue’s durability) I kept hitting him with everything. He is a warrior – a Japanese warrior – respect to him. Being able to grind out twelve rounds with a durable opponent. If a fighter is in the top fifteen, of course, it’s going to be a challenge.

“There is no such thing as easy fights at this level. I felt like I won all the rounds in all honesty. I will have to watch the fight. I was in control the whole time and kept pressing forward. I didn’t take a step back. I felt like I needed to go twelve rounds. I have done ten rounders but I felt I needed to do twelve rounds to feel that distance. I did it with ease in all honesty. I was still fresh. Inoue was so durable. I kept hitting him and he didn’t go down. I heard him squealing. Usually, when they squeal they go on the floor.

(On the crowd in the stadium) “It was unreal man. I am 27 years of age and I was pinching myself to come out to ten thousand screaming fans all on my side it’s pretty crazy. Everything has happened so quick. It’s pretty cool at this stage of my career.

“I could go another twelve rounds. I felt good coming back to my corner. I felt sweet man. My legs are sweet. Everything was cracker.

“I will fight (in the USA) It’s always been a dream of mine as a young kid watching boxing on the big screen, to go to the States. Take the title in the States and bring the title back here – the right way.”

Glen Jennings – Tim Tszyu manager: “We will sit down this week. There is a couple of things in the wind that Matt, George, Tim and myself have already discussed. We are very hopeful and excited it may well be fighting Castano for the world title next. It could be any day we could get a decision. Right now Igor (Tszyu trainer) and the team feel that Tim is ready for that. That was wonderful tonight to do the twelve rounds as preparation for a fight with Castano. ( Charlo v Castano rematch) Look in a nutshell. There are two world champions (in light middleweight division) and they had a draw. The organizations say you must fight their number one contender. If there is no rematch (Charlo v Castano) the mandatory goes forward. The rematch has the possibility to override that. We are expecting the IBF to rule that Charlo fight ( mandatory) in January 2022. If that happens the WBO could follow and order Castano to fight Tim. That’s what we are hoping for. The only murky water is the rematch. Tim will be back in the ring in February or March regardless.

George Rose -Tim Tszyu Promoter: “Tim showed tonight he is world class. He is ready to go. He is the next world champion. We are going to push as hard as we can ( to have Castano v Tszyu in Australia) We have shown we are capable of putting on big events. Tonight was unreal but it’s only going to get bigger. We are capable of hosting that caliber of events here. We are going to make sure that happens. If we have to travel overseas – that is fine by us. Tim is keen to head overseas. For us, it’s the next best option. Keep growing and preparing for the world title.

[brilo33]

tim gave takeshi a beating, but he was tough boy inoue, tim loves loves them uppercuts nearly took inoue head off with one ,like to see tim work his jab more because even when he threw a quick 1 2 he got through looks bit stiff from the waist up only being critical cause he is going places and good to see the floors and good fighters improve , though he didnt take that many shots of inoue i think he was so heavey handed inoue didnt dare throw that many, i think i gave him every rd , like to see mungia next for tim, i think castano and charlo both beat him, a good tough boxer how can box will beat him, i think mungia though didnt realise tim is only 5 8 would of been a good scrap tho i would go mungia ,

[amwsnw]

Tim was much more uppercut happy than in the past. It was landing at will but the effort he was putting in trying to KO Inoue was starting to show late with his fatigue. Like a few of Tim's fights Inoue landed some right hands but it appears Tim is prepared to take those punches to test the effect. They had little effect. Tim is extremely accurate and smart. I think he beats Charlo, but he will need to box smart against Castano which no doubt he will do.
Good display and all credit to Inoue - he wouldve been one sore lad the following morning !!

[Brute]

Tim Tszyu had a convincing win over a tough opponent. He should be up for a World title fight in his next fight.

[Brute]

The KD is the 12th wasn't legit, the immortal Japanese just slipped.

Yeah, it looked a slip.

What's up Sonny? Do your brass again?

[margaret thatcher]

The KD is the 12th wasn't legit, the immortal Japanese just slipped.

Yeah, it looked a slip.

What's up Sonny? Do your brass again?

sup brute my man?