By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
WBO #1 super welterweight Tim Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) will challenge undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) on January 28 in Las Vegas for all the belts, and predicts a knockout win. After that, he plans to capture world titles in heavier divisions.
“There’s Golovkin in the weight division above, Canelo Alvarez in the weight division after that. We can then go up to heavyweight if we have to,” Tszyu told The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. “It’s no joke. Roy Jones went from middleweight to heavyweight, super welterweight to heavyweight hasn’t been done. That’s my all-time goal. That’s 10 years in the making.
“My first goal is, of course, the undisputed, that’s all I’m looking for. But after that, my mind is going to take me elsewhere – even to the heavyweights. I’ll fight Anthony Joshua. I’ll smack Joshua with a few body shots, let’s see how he reacts to that.
Regarding the Charlo fight, Tszyu stated, “We worked on a lot of power and being physically strong. I don’t want this fight going the distance. I plan on knocking him out before the 12th round.”
Charlo’s slick counter punching will make Tim realize he is not fighting a tune up fighter making the crowd favorite. Tim needs to learn defense better by moving his head. Charlo’s horsepower and counter punching will devour Tim’s offense in a matchup. Charlo TKO.
Confidence is a good thing but this seems like a severe case of delusion. Only time will tell.
Yeah Tzyu is not extremely gifted like RJJ. He should just focus on Charlo because that’s the only fight that matters presently.
All respect to Tszyu and what he wants to achieve but one thing at a time. The truth be told win or lose you are moving up in weight anyway so maybe thats a excuse when u lose your next fight.
It’s nice to dream.
This is a good fight. Really looking forward to it.
Wow, I’m a bit surprised by Tszyu’s comments in the heavyweight prospects, but I like his confidence, his fathers style is still the best I’ve seen absolutely loved it, watched his father from the amateurs to Pro. Tim is doing well and has that sudden unexpected quick burst off power like his father, the Russian style of his father isn’t quite the same but Tim is doing well. Know your enemy, and don’t underestimate him, you have a real pro this time. I wish you all the best Tim
I just had to add another comment as an afterthought .. and please correct me if I’m wrong here because I remember Tim’s father Kostya going to the USA and training at a gym when he was going for the world title against Zab Juda i think it was when Kostya knocked him out and Zab did the stanky leg. But .. before the fight at the gym I think it was one of the young Charlo twins that challenged Kostya when he turned up and tried his best before turning to his brother saying this guy is good man, and then being told he was the current World champ Kostya Tszyu, he crawled out the ring soon after. I’m just going by memory, but it rings a bell, there will be a video of it on youtube somewhere.. I’ll have to check myself now, but. it’s just amazing how these things pan out.
I’ve never heard this story and I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I do know that Judah – Tszyu was in late 2001 and the Charlos were born in 1990. So they would have been 11 years old….. challenging a 32 year old, unified, multiple time professional and once amateur world champion.
The Charles were 11 when that fight happened lol
You’re so full of caca, dude. Yeah, Tyson Fury also sparred with Mohammed Ali. LOL
Me thinks this kid is getting the “Ego” disease!!!
Wow, forgot about this one.
Seems like it’s been foreverand wll take forever to happen lol
joshua! is Tszyu delusional?
I give Tszyu credit along with his team. There several fighters (especially at 135-140) who talk a good game but never fight any top guys. Tszyu could have remained in his country knocking out stiffs but he wants all the smoke just like his father and he’s willing to come to the states to prove himself. I don’t think he will be successful against Charlo but if he does I’ll be happy to admit I underestimated him.
Anybody can go from superwelterweight to heavyweight, just follow Chavez Jr diet and when in there ask Andy Ruiz to maintain it
Lol this guy is so delusional. Now he’s deciding he’s going to knock Charlo out? Pfft it’s going to end very bad for him when he is being counted out by the referee he’s going to look pretty ridiculous all the ridiculous nonsense he’s been talking.
Charlo gonna find a way out of this fight.
Ya Arturo, cause Lil’ Timmy is just that scary. Please, Charlo by TKO6. Tim’s corner will save him. Too slow, too predictable, too inexperienced, too immobile, too easy to hit. No chance vs Charlo.
Whoa, whoa,-back on your meds Tyzu (or off of them!). Let’s focus on the unlikely task of getting past Charlo. Then you can have your delusional fantasies of challenging Anthony Joshua.
He’s the Junior middleweight version of Kambosos!! Trust me, Charlo is going to starch dude from Down Under!!!!
Let me tell you the guy can fight, dont under estimate him , he is guided by very good people. Glen and Igor are professionals .just remember what his dad did to Judah. he who laughs last, laughs loudest.
Since we are on Memory Lane , let’s also remember what Vince Phillips did to his Dad. Daddy wasn’t screaming for a rematch either.
“I’ll smack Joshua with a few body shots, let’s see how he reacts to that.”
– He would react much better than you would getting smacked with his body shots.
I like Tim, but he’s no Roy Jones. Confidence is great, delusion is not.
An exciting fight. But taste and eat the food before taking another serving. You may not be able to handle what you have on your plate.
Already got the juice timetable laid out Timmy boy?
This kid sure is cocky, but I’m rooting for him regardless.
I can’t say that KO victory is impossible on Tszyu’s favor, but all the needles are pointing in the opposite direction, and now let assume he moves to Middleweight. A 40 plus GGG could handle him easy and never mind Alimkhanuly, so I would leave alone Tszyu with his delusional proyection and respect his confidence, cause a boxer with no confidence, is useless
Sad to see Tim in such a brain damaged state so early in his career.
A short course of Charlo therapy should help in knocking some of the delusions out though.
Must’ve had some of his brothers bull balls delicatessen, evidently it sours the brain. Tszyu not ready for Charlo. I’ve said this before, put him in with someone like Tony Harrison or Jarret Hurd and then Castano if he gets buy those tests. Not even going to comment on the heavyweight foolishness.
I don’t know about this one. Tszyu has not shown elite level skills to be forecasting a multi division conquest. Maybe he fights up to the level of competition, but Charlo imo is too much too soon. Should Tszyu win, it would blow the doors off the division.
Another trash talking wannabe Champion,will only learn when they get Trashed Bigtime like Kambosos!
I like Tszu but he sounds punchy already..
That my son. May be you’re only out.
Good luck. You’re in with a prodigy.
Being Australian, I will support Tim to the hilt, but I cannot see him getting past Charlo let alone anyone heavier. He wouldn’t last a punch in the heavyweight division.