Tim Tszyu v Anthony Velazquez fight Analysis; Jeff Fenech comments

“I am f—–g again.”

That was Tim Tszyu‘s emphatic response to his unanimous choice victory over Anthony Velazquez on Wednesday night time.

And that he’s – to a sure level.

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Tszyu mentioned after the battle he did not need to end his opponent – fairly he needed the ring time and to sharpen his abilities.

Lengthy-time rival Michael Zerafa wasn’t shopping for it in commentary, saying Tszyu couldn’t finish his opponent and wouldn’t survive in his division.

But there may be some weight behind Tszyu’s declare.

Tszyu’s final three fights earlier than Wednesday didn’t go the gap towards Fundora (7), Spencer (4) and Murtazaliev (3).

Tszyu’s new matchmaker, Mike Altamura, did his homework and the Sydney fighter chosen the best opponent for this explicit a part of his journey.

The efficiency was dominant and it was presupposed to be, regardless of rival coach Hector Bermudez’s irrational confidence main into the battle.

He mentioned Tszyu altering groups forward of a contest towards the American was unhealthy information as a result of Velazquez is a “puncher”.

However there wasn’t a lot punching from Velazquez on the outdated Sydney Leisure Centre on Wednesday and that was purely by design.

Tszyu wanted to get again into the ring and really feel like a winner once more and decide up the items of his as soon as promising profession.

It is unrealistic to anticipate Tszyu to implement adjustments just weeks into the tutelage of new trainer Pedro Diaz, who was in camp with Noel Mikaelian for his WBC cruiserweight title win when Tszyu approached him.

The most important factor for the previous world champion was to regain confidence and really feel accountable for the ring once more. Attending to know Diaz and the way he operates on battle night time was additionally an expertise he wanted.

There have been questions over Tszyu’s willingness to compete earlier than the flip of the yr.

Because of conscious matchmaking, going towards Velazquez was not a lot of a danger in any respect.

He seized the prospect to rid his thoughts and physique of his final expertise towards Fundora and begin anew, however how Tszyu approaches his subsequent battle will probably be essential.

To outlive and thrive in skilled boxing, all fighters have to be conscious about their very own weaknesses.

Tszyu’s largest flaw is his lack of head motion and defence.

Whereas he was hardly ever put able of hazard to check his defensive capabilities, Tszyu threw his punches the identical means he at all times has towards Velazquez, with out shifting the place of his head in readiness for a counter shot.

There are stories Tszyu may face off towards the winner of WBO champion Xander Zayas and WBA belt holder Abass Baraou, who conflict in January.

No Restrict have additionally expressed a willingness to work with the NRL to have Tszyu’s subsequent battle in Las Vegas to coincide with the code’s opening spherical sojourn in February.

There’s additionally a faculty of thought that the Aussie will keep at residence over Christmas after which return to Miami for a complete coaching camp with Diaz, earlier than hitting the ring twice in Australia.

If he comes out the opposite facet unscathed, then his crew would search for a title shot.

At 31, Tszyu is heading into his peak years by way of power, though, he should tread fastidiously if he needs to set himself up for shot at a belt in 12-18 months time.

Leaping on the huge fights too early may very well be deadly for his profession.

“We’ll wait and see when he has to maneuver as much as that stage once more and see what recommendation he will get,” Jeff Fenech advised Vast World of Sports activities.

“I do know he is bought a brand new coach and he is all excited and stuff like that, however there have been issues that he wanted to alter.

“He wanted any individual that is not simply going to coach him, it’ll sit him down and inform him that is what you’ve got finished proper, that is what you’ve got finished incorrect, let’s repair it.

“I am unsure what the man’s finished.”