Tim Tszyu is embracing the individuals who are favoring Keith Thurman to defeat him on March 30th. The CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, and boxing expert Shawn Porter are among those who believe that the inactive 35-year-old Thurman will come out victorious against Tszyu. Tszyu, the undefeated WBO junior middleweight champion, gladly accepts his underdog status and is eager to prove his doubters wrong when he faces Thurman, the former WBA & WBC welterweight champion, in their 12-round headliner on Amazon Prime PPV at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It presents a great opportunity for Tszyu, 29, to go up against the still-popular former welterweight star Thurman in a fight that is expected to be captivating for as long as it lasts. What adds to the intrigue is that Tszyu, who many consider to be the top fighter at 154, is being viewed as the underdog by fans. Boxing royalty Leonard Ellerbe and Shawn Porter both see Thurman as the victorious one, despite the fact that he has only fought three times since 2017, facing lesser opponents.
Having only fought three times since 2017, Thurman has not had enough fights to maintain the physical abilities he once possessed during the peak of his career. Additionally, his age of 35 and his lack of activity in the ring raise concerns about how much he has declined. It is evident that 35 is not a young age, especially when one spends their time engaging in leisurely activities instead of working hard like the average person. Thurman has been fortunate enough to enjoy his wealth, which has allowed him to remain inactive for most of the past seven years. Returning to the ring after such a long hiatus to face a talented fighter like Tszyu, who possesses formidable power, is a daunting task for anyone, including Thurman.
Tszyu welcomes the skeptics and invites them to back their opinions with their money. He believes that having a variety of opinions about the fight adds to the excitement and anticipation. Tszyu understands that no matter what he achieves, there will always be critics. Therefore, he appreciates the support that Thurman has received from individuals like Leonard Ellerbe and Shawn Porter.
Even if Tszyu emerges victorious, it is unlikely that his detractors will give him credit or admit that they were wrong. They will likely attribute Thurman’s age and inactivity as the reasons for his defeat.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com