By Raymond Wheatley – World of Boxing
Former WBO welterweight champion Jeff “The Hornet” Horn (20-2-1, 13 KOs) will destroy IBF #7 light middleweight Tim Tszyu (15-0, 11 KOs)when they clash in their proposed multi-million dollar bout that will happen in early 2020 according to Horn’s promoter Dean Lonergan.
”Not a chance (he could beat Jeff in his next fight),” Lonergan said to The Australian. “Jeff Horn on that performance destroys Tim Tszyu, and I’ll also say that Michael Zerafa on that performance and his last performance destroys Tim Tszyu.
“It’s not even the same conversation. But at the end of the day, we’ll take the fight, Jeff will make a lot of money for knocking him the f— out. After Jeff Horn lost to Crawford, Tim Tszyu said ‘get me that fight.’ Are you kidding me? One is the best in the world and one that has beaten a few Australian club fighters. Seriously?
“Jeff Horn verses Tim Tszyu — it is no war, it is a trouncing. We will have a look around at the opportunities. I don’t want to fight at middleweight ever again. We all agree that light middleweight is where he should be. I would like to see Jeff, as long as he is up for it … fighting again in April. If he is going to fight, he gets back training at the end of January and we fight in April. We go into full-on camp on February 1.
“At his age, he doesn’t need hit-outs, we need fights to be meaningful. Whether that is to be the number one Australian at light middleweight or a world champion at light middleweight, it’s up to what Jeff wants. We need to put fights in front of Jeff that motivate him. The first Zerafa fight didn’t … we ended up with a fat welterweight and he lost. This one really motivated him and he won.”
Tszyu in 2!
A 3rd fight with Zerafa should happen before he fights Tim Tszyu.
I recall a lot of delusional people said Horn would whip Crawford too. Yeah, ok, either your dreaming or your recreational cannabis is being overly abused. Horn needs to dry up and retire. Horn is basically a “fill-in” fighter on main cards in my opinion and should go back to being a teacher before he was a mediocre pugilist.
Who said that?
Eugene, many keyboard warriors (fans of Horn I am sure or trolls) commenting on the buildup to the fight on other boxing websites and YouTube is what I read.
I dont know if he is right or wrong about the Tzyu fight, but, I do know that Horn is NOT the Best in the world. Or anywhere close
The one clear thing Jeff Horn had at Welterweight was size. It’s amazing that 7 pounds makes that much difference, but it clearly does. He was a tough out at Welterweight with limited skills, but size and strength to keep things interesting. At JR Middle, he’s barely a gatekeeper. If Tim Tsyzu is going to be anything, then he should be able to handle Horn now. I think it’s a perfect fight for both in Australia with a small bit of International intrigue based on both names.
Horn and his camp are do deliusional
I see Tszyu stopping Horn in the late rounds. Jeff is on the way out even thou he still young. He is to limited tecnique wise in today’s highly competive Jr. middleweight division.
Johnny, I definitely don’t think Horn has another Title run in him at 154, but I think he can continue to bank on his popularity in Australia for several more years. The money seems decent down under and the talent isn’t so much that he’s at risk health wise. Other than Tszyu, Horn probably is the best fighter in tge Country and Tszyu still has to prove it
As for tge top dogs at 154…the money probably wouldn’t justify the risk. Maybe if Harrison wins another paper Title he’d be worth a shot. Horn couldn’t beat Tony, but Harrison isn’t a monster puncher so risk reward would be there for both.
this is horn’s level
Horn has the edge in experience, but that doesnt mean Tszyu is not a better boxer. To date Horns claim to fame is win over Pacquiao that some dispute. I this this could be a come out fight for Tszyu.
Horn can get a w over anybody as long as it goes to the scorecards.
…in Australia.
There is the no contest decision to come following the second Zerafa fight. But Isee Horn won’t go back to mw to fight, which is tantamount to pussying out of a third fight.
Whoever he fights next, perhaps change the rules to allow head clashes and head butts.
He’s not a boxer he’s a dirtyfighter that takes comfort from being under boxing rules so he can do it and isn’t dealt with as he should be for being a dog. Put him in the backyard with a brawler where he’ll be on even footing and then see if he leads with his head.
I hope he is disqualified in his next fight.
With regards to Horn Vs Tszyu, I would pick Tszyu and winning on 6. Tszyu is the better boxer and he will tire horn by 6, to the point that horn will become a punching bag.
Another Great quality Tszyu has , is that Tszyu has great skills, talent, and discipline. He listens to his team, specially his father (unlike chavez junior).
Horn’s only chance of winning is throwing a wild lucky punch, or capitalizing on one of his dirty tactics.