Gareth A. Davies questions how much Tim Tszyu has left after ‘brutal’ defeat
Tim Tszyu's dream of reclaiming the super-welterweight throne was derailed in shocking fashion over the weekend, with a devastating defeat to Russia's Bakhram Murtazaliev. Tszyu, who had hoped to secure an easy win and move toward a showdown with Terence Crawford for the undisputed 154-pound title, was instead overpowered from the opening bell, suffering four knockdowns within three rounds before his corner threw in the towel.
This unexpected outcome has left many in the boxing world questioning what’s next for Tszyu, including respected journalist Gareth A. Davies. In an interview, Davies expressed concern over the punishment Tszyu has endured in recent fights, pointing to his losses to both Murtazaliev and Sebastian Fundora. He questioned whether Tszyu has enough left in the tank to continue competing at the highest level.
"I was a bit worried about Murtazaliev’s assault on Tim Tszyu at the weekend. He got badly beaten up," Davies said. "I am a little bit concerned about how much punishment Tim Tszyu is taking... There’s an element of wondering, how much has he got left?"
Following the first knockout loss of his career, some are suggesting that Tszyu return to Australia to rebuild his confidence before seeking another world title shot. One potential opponent is Michael Zerafa, a domestic rival who has been vocal about wanting to settle unfinished business with Tszyu.
Meanwhile, Murtazaliev, now a respected IBF super-welterweight world champion, has become a marked man in the division, with contenders like Erickson Lubin eyeing an opportunity to hand him his first career defeat.
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