Tim Tszyu showed the world what he's made of. 🔥 Yet, over in America he's still not getting much respect. 👇 9WWOS
His quest for a world title shot continued with another ruthless display, defeating Queenslander Steve Spark via third round TKO.
Tszyu early in the bout appeared destined for a quick victory. He challenged Hogan front-on and broke him down with some huge liver shots that hurt Hogan so much that he had to stop fighting for a moment to catch his breath. Horn had been Australia's biggest name in the boxing world for some time, most notably for his stunning defeat of Manny Pacquiao in 2017."Give me a challenge and it's sink or swim, and I'm not going to sink. I'm here to swim.""He now is the No. 1 in Australia. He earned it," Horn said.
Tszyu was cut under the left eye in the second round by a right hook, but landed more crisper punches.Former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn watched the contest from ringside during commentating duties.Asked if he thought Tszyu was ready to fight him Horn said: "I don't think so."Tszyu made quick work of Brit Denton Vassell, brutally halting the former Commonwealth welterweight champion in two rounds at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on February 08, 2019.
He won his first title in the process, the WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental Light Middleweight title.
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