Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman - Who wins?

[Sweet Dick Willie]

How in the hell is Thurman only 35

[Sweet Dick Willie]

P. S. Tszyu is the fornicating man

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Bohachuk-Fundora Likely For Full WBC 154-Pound Title, Charlo To Be Designated Champion In Recess

The stakes for the Serhii Bohachuk-Sebastian Fundora fight March 30 will be raised.

Boxing Scene has learned that the WBC is expected to sanction Bohachuk-Fundora for its full super welterweight title. Jermell Charlo would be designated the WBC’s 154-pound “champion in recess” in conjunction with that move.

Premier Boxing Champions officially announced Bohachuk-Fundora on Thursday as part of its inaugural Amazon Prime show. The 12-round bout between Bohachuk and Fundora, which was ordered by the WBC, will be part of the Tim Tszyu-Keith Thurman pay-per-view undercard nine weeks from Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In its announcement, PBC listed Bohachuk-Fundora as its pay-per-view opener for the WBC interim super welterweight title Fundora held until Brian Mendoza knocked him out in his most recent fight.

Ukraine’s Bohachuk (23-1, 23 KOs) is the WBC’s second-ranked contender in the 154-pound division, one spot atop the third-rated Fundora (20-1-1, 13 KOs), of Coachella, California. Cleveland’s Charles Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) is the WBC’s number one contender in the super welterweight division, but he hasn’t been declared the mandatory challenger for one of the two titles Charlo still holds.

Houston’s Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) is expected to drop back down to the 154-pound division for his next bout. It isn’t clear, however, when Charlo will return to the ring following his lopsided loss to Canelo Alvarez almost four months ago.

Charlo, a former undisputed 154-pound champion, moved up two weight classes to challenge Alvarez for the Mexican icon’s IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles. Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) easily defeated Charlo, who was knocked down during the seventh round and lost by large margins on all three scorecards September 30 at T-Mobile Arena.

Charlo, 33, has already been stripped of his IBF and WBO belts.

Australia’s Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) was elevated from interim champ to full champ by the WBO once Charlo faced Alvarez. Ecuador’s Jack Culcay (33-4, 14 KOs) will fight Russia’s Bakhram Murtazaliev (21-0, 15 KOs) for the vacant IBF junior middleweight title April 6 at Falkensee Hall in Falkensee, Germany.

Bohachuk and Fundora are scheduled to square off a week earlier for an unclaimed WBC belt.

Fundora, 26, will end almost a one-year layoff when he battles Bohachuk. The 6-foot-6 southpaw hasn’t fought since Albuquerque’s Mendoza (22-3, 16 KOs) viciously knocked him out in the seventh round of their fight for Fundora’s WBC interim super welterweight title last April 8 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Bohachuk, 28, has won five fights in a row since Southern California’s Brandon Adams (23-3, 15 KOs) stopped him in the eighth round of their March 2021 fight in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

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How has Fundora got a title shot?

[Sendo Takeshi]

How has Fundora got a title shot?

Yeah, I don't know what's up with people getting title shots of a (knockout) defeat all the time.
Also, Mell getting "stripped" before Mall is hilarious.

[KiwiRider]

P. S. Tszyu is the fornicating man

He epitomises the term "Young Lion" and I fear Keith is going to take a pasting.

[Syntax Error]

How in the hell is Thurman only 35

I think just like his boxing career, his biological clock is moving at snail's pace.

[Evander]

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Promoter George Rose and WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu depart for Las Vegas in preparation to headline on Amazon Prime PPV March 30 at the T-Mobile arena.

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Tim Tszyu on Fighting Keith Thurman: ‘This Is a Pinch Yourself Moment; When You Think of the Word YOLO This Is It’

“It was months and months for the talks,” Tszyu said. “I was probably bothering these guys (his handlers). I was actually quite patient this time but I started to get a bit edgy but you know what, the deal went down and I couldn’t have asked for a better result. This is a pinch-yourself-moment type things. When you think of the word YOLO, this is it.”

“When you talk about moments and experiences, you’re talking about T-Mobile Arena, headlining Amazon Prime, going to the States, it’s a big deal,” Tszyu said. “I love fighting in Australia. It’s been absolutely an honor and such a great time. But now I’m glad I'm here, at the airport, heading over to do our history-making things.”

[amwsnw]

Just read that Tszyu is the first Aussie to headline a PPV in America in 3 decades, can anyone tell me who was the last ??

I'd be guessing but given its 30 years ago, possibly Jeff Harding ??

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Curmel Moton To Return March 30 On Tszyu-Thurman Card, Ellerbe Says 17-Year-Old Will Be Champ By 2025

Seventeen-year-old junior lightweight phenom Curmel Moton will be featured on the undercard of the March 30 show headlined by Tim Tszyu and Keith Thurman at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe told BS.com in an interview.

The standout amateur sensation and Floyd Mayweather-protege Moton (2-0, 2 KOs) made his pro debut in September and scored a first-round stoppage win. He followed up the first win of his promising career with another first-round knockout in November.

"He's most definitely fighting March 30,” said Ellerbe. “He's a tremendous young fighter. We're expecting major, major things of him moving forward. He'll be very busy this year. He'll be a world champion within a year.”

There are lofty expectations for Moton to be the next burgeoning star of the sport and Mayweather’s stable. The Las Vegas-based Moton won’t turn 18 years old until June 4, but he already has aspirations of a seasoned veteran that match the goals Ellerbe and Mayweather have set for him.

Moton said after his pro debut on the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez-Jermell Charlo fight that he felt he was already ready to fight two-time world featherweight champion Leigh Wood.

Many respected voices have affirmed that Moton certainly has the makings of becoming a star. Shakur Stevenson has labeled Moton as "the truth" and compared him stylistically to Naoya Inoue, while esteemed trainer Bozy Ennis has said Moton is going to be a fighter to be reckoned with.

Moton is certainly not short on confidence either. Before his pro debut, he promised to become one of the best in the world and even said he’d be better than the four-division champion and pound-for-pound star Inoue.

“You have to give Floyd the credit. Floyd is a genius in understanding what star talent looks like,” said Ellerbe. “Floyd has been working with the kid since he was little and has done a phenomenal job building his amateur career, and timing-wise with turning pro. I'm just excited to roll up my sleeves and do my job.

“Most definitely [Moton will be the next best star with Mayweather Promotions]. He's a top fighter right now. We had enough confidence in him to put him in a title fight for his first fight, if we could have done that. He's just an exciting young talent who's getting better and better every fight. He has the best team in boxing.”

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Keith Thurman: “He’s a slow-footed fighter with a Mexican style. I’ll meet him in the middle of the ring. He’s gonna go home crying…they say Tszyu comes from ‘down under’, well I am trying to put you under, mate. He might have watched the video on me, but he doesn’t know. He might have signed the contract, but he doesn’t know what he just did. Bitter for you, but sweet for me! …I’m just looking for great fights and great action. Tim Tszyu is filling that void right now and providing me with the fight I want. He’s trying to open up the gates to his new era, but it’s my job to close the door shut, right in his face.”

Tim Tszyu: “I want him to bring this same energy to the fight, and not run around like a gazelle. Because I’m definitely knocking him out in under 12 rounds…my goal is for the Tszyu name to be the greatest boxing family that ever lived. We’ve made it this far and we’ll see how far we can go…I know what Keith is and I know what he’s done, but I think the time is done for him. Now it’s a different era and it’s the ‘Tim Tszyu Era’. I’m not just planning to beat Keith Thurman, I’m planning to make this a spectacle.”

[handsofstone]

Just read that Tszyu is the first Aussie to headline a PPV in America in 3 decades, can anyone tell me who was the last ??

I'd be guessing but given its 30 years ago, possibly Jeff Harding ??

Trinidad against Troy Dorsey

[amwsnw]

Just read that Tszyu is the first Aussie to headline a PPV in America in 3 decades, can anyone tell me who was the last ??

I'd be guessing but given its 30 years ago, possibly Jeff Harding ??

Trinidad against Troy Dorsey

would never have picked that one

[JxhDel.]

Thurman is getting written off too easily...

[margaret thatcher]

Thurman is getting written off too easily...

what's your prediction mate

[JxhDel.]

Thurman is getting written off too easily...

what's your prediction mate

Tim still, but not that easily. Keith can still take it and bang and unless he has really had other injuries, he isn't that damaged. But fighting so little in the last five years...

[Ruthless-RKO]

Thurman is getting written off too easily...

He'll give it a good go.

But we ain't seen him for a while.

He's hardly even 'one-time' anymore..

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Press Release | Elijah Garcia vs. Kyrone Davis, Julio Cesar Martínez vs. Angelino Cordova - PBC on Prime, March 30

Two showdowns featuring a rising star in his toughest test to date and a flyweight world champion against an undefeated contender will highlight the first PBC on Prime Video show taking place Saturday, March 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two matchups will be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the PPV card.

The live streaming presentation will be topped by rising middleweight Elijah García taking on contender Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis in a 10-round attraction, and will also feature WBC Flyweight World Champion Julio César Martínez defending his world title against unbeaten contender Angelino Cordova to kick off the action at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

These bouts will lead into the inaugural four-fight PBC Pay-Per-View available on Prime Video beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and topped by two-time world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman dueling rising star and reigning world champion Tim Tszyu in the main event, plus WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero and Mexican star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz meeting in the co-main event.

Rounding out the pay-per-view lineup is Cuban star and reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara defending his belt against No. 1 rated mandatory challenger Michael Zerafa, plus all-action super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora meeting streaking contender Serhii Bohachuk for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Championship in the pay-per-view opener. In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the PPV telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are available now through AXS.com. The main event is promoted in association with No Limit Boxing.

“PBC on Prime Video is coming out of the gate strong with two matchups that promise intrigue and fireworks on March 30 at T-Mobile Arena,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “One of 2023’s breakout stars, Elijah García is continuing to take big steps in his career against the highly-skilled and tough as nails Kyrone Davis. Adding in Mexican flyweight world champion Julio César Martínez against the highly-motivated and undefeated Angelino Cordova and fight fans will be in for non-stop drama in the sport’s first big Las Vegas event of 2024.”

Looking to stamp his 160-pound contender status after a huge 2023 campaign, the 20-year-old Elijah García will return for a 10-round showdown against tough middleweight contender Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis, who can make his own name at middleweight with a signature victory on March 30.

Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, García (16-0, 13 KOs) earned three impressive victories in 2023, kicking off his year last March with a knockout of the previously unbeaten Amilcar Vidal. He followed that up with a pair of performances on the undercards of two of the biggest events of the year, first defeating Kevin Salgado on the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view in April before knocking out Armando Resendiz on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo pay-per-view in September. The precocious García has moved fast since turning pro in 2020 and has knocked out seven of his last nine opponents.

“I’m excited to be back in the ring, especially on this first event with PBC and Prime Video,” said García. “Fighting on these major events is an incredible blessing and I plan on delivering another great performance. Kyrone Davis has been in the ring with some very good fighters, and it will be a challenging fight, but my plan is to get the win by any means necessary. The fans are going to see an incredible night of boxing on March 30 and everyone should be tuning in.”

The 29-year-old Davis (18-3-1, 6 KOs) picked up two victories in 2023, dominating Cristian Fabian Rios in January before scoring a unanimous decision over Cruse Stewart in December. Those victories came after a run that saw Davis battle two-time champion Anthony Dirrell to a draw in February 2021, before stepping in as a late replacement two fights later to drop a hard-fought contest against super middleweight superstar David Benavidez. An amateur standout representing Wilmington, Delaware, Davis trains in Philadelphia under the tutelage of top trainer Stephen “Breadman” Edwards.

"Elijah García is a very good fighter who’s young and hungry and he looks the part, but most importantly he's been moved right,” said Davis. “Sometimes you can look better than you really are if you're being moved right. I got asked about this fight last year and of course I said yes. Then everything went silent. Now, I face Cruse Stewart and he goes the distance with me and Elijah stopped him, so now he fights me. I'm not going to say too much, but I'm glad they took the fight. We'll see if Garcia is really the future come March 30."

Originally scheduled to duel last December before visa issues for Martinez scuttled the bout, WBC Flyweight World Champion Julio César Martínez is set to attempt his sixth defense of his belt against skilled top flyweight contender Angelino Cordova in a 12-round battle.

Trained by the renowned Eddy Reynoso, Martínez (20-2, 15 KOs) first captured his flyweight world title with a ninth-round stoppage of Cristofer Rosales in his stateside debut in December 2019. The 29-year-old has gone on to defend the title five times, besting previously unbeaten opponents Jay Harris and Samuel Carmona, while most recently stopping Ronal Batista in May. A native of Mexico City, Martínez’s only blemish since a split-decision loss in his pro debut was a decision loss to future Hall of Famer Roman Gonzalez in March 2022.

“I’m ready to give it my all in training camp for this fight,” said Martínez. “I want all of the big fights and big prizes this year. My plan is to go earn this win on March 30 and end up with my hand raised. Then I’m going for all the belts, no matter who I have to face. I’m going to be the last man standing.”

The 28-year-old Cordova (18-0-1, 12 KOs) earned a career-best victory in his last outing, as he bested former world champion Angel Acosta on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision victory last April. A native of Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, Cordova has yet to taste defeat since debuting in 2017, with a draw in just his fourth fight as the only blemish. He made his U.S. debut in June 2022, defeating Axel Aragon Vega by decision before the triumph over Acosta.

“I’m very thankful that this fight is on and confirmed,” said Cordova. “My team did a great job making sure that this fight was rescheduled, and I’m thrilled it’s part of a huge card like this. I’m excited to finally face Martínez on March 30. The only thing on my mind is becoming the new WBC world champion.”

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Tim Tszyu on Thurman: "The Guy Doesn’t Think Before He Speaks, He's Just a Little Yapper"

“I’m not sure what he’s implying there. Maybe he thinks I’m easy to hit? What I do know is when I said something back to him, when I defended the Mexican style that has been around for centuries, he started backing out of the comment like he knew he f----- up," Tszyu told Fox Sports Australia.

“The guy doesn’t think before he speaks. His build to fighting Manny Pacquiao in 2019, exactly the same. He’s just a little yapper. And I’ve always found the bigger the dog, the less they bark. But Chihuahuas, they’re gunna yap. It’s all for show”.

“Where is his drive? These guys make a few bucks, get some attention and everything changes. They aren’t as hungry anymore. But me, I’m never content. Never satisfied. Which isn’t exactly the best thing in life, either," Tszyu said,

“(Laughs) Because you never switch off. I can’t go on holiday and relax. I just can’t. Same as I cannot commit to things like weddings or engagement parties. When you have a drive like mine, you can’t do any of these things because you’re always chasing that next goal. And that definitely has its own challenges.”

[Cent0089]

I am surprised how one sided this poll is. I Think Thurman is going to win here

[margaret thatcher]

thurmy will win rounds, prob look good early, but hes not hard enough for timmy

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Thurman is getting written off too easily...

He'll give it a good go.

But we ain't seen him for a while.

He's hardly even 'one-time' anymore..

True, he's more like 'once upon a time' these days.