As expected, Showtime will air the WBO junior middleweight world title clash between unbeaten Tim Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) and Brian Mendoza (22-1, 16 KOs) on October 14 (October 15 in Australia) at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia.
Tszyu, the current WBO interim champion, will ascend to the full WBO championship throne when Jermell Charlo is stripped on September 30. Mendoza, the WBC interim beltholder, is coming off a huge KO win over Sebastian Fundora in April.
At least Mendoza will receive additional glory before Tszyu wins by TKO5. I want to say TKO3, but Mendoza’s chin may hold out for 2 more rounds.
Tim Tszyu will get the major fight he deserves in the end. I predict Canelo will beat Charlo and Crawford beats Canelo. Crawford will need to fight Tim Tsyzu to be 3 times undisputed.
Its widely accept Tszyu flatten Mendoza.
Good fight if you ask me!
Mendoza deserves the shot after his last performance. He’s a tough opponent for any 54 pounder. He’s a live dog who displayed lots of character and grit against Fundora. I give him his flowers!
Great test for Tzsyu. I’m not mad at this fight at all!
This match up will tell a lot about both fighters.
Brian Mendoza is an up-set specialist; Jeison Rosario and Sebastian Fundora can confirm this. Mendoza is not an elite fighter with beautiful footwork and skills, no, but his punching power is real (with both hands), as is his gritty determination. So, even though Tszyu is the massive favorite to win this fight and win by KO before 5 rounds, he shouldn’t underestimate Mendoza, because if he lands clean, we could be witnessing one of the biggest upsets in boxing.
Tim in 10 round or less
Y’all talk about Tszyu like he’s the Tom Brady of boxing. What did he accomplish so far? Please, inform me. Should be a good test for both fighters. Charlo would have mollywopped Kazoo if they fought!
He’s beaten everyone put in front of him so far, including the guy that beat your crush Charlo. He wins and he wins big. He’s doing well enough for Charlo to make him wait 2 years making up fake injuries.
Same thing you said about Fulton vs Inuoe
Charlo dodged his mandatories DMV,…..GREAT CHAMPION ! And for what,,a bigger payday against Canelo.
When your a champion,win the belts,the titles come with obligations to defend against your mandatories ,regardless of who. So Chumpo Charlo still a champ of honour ,,?
Does the winner of this fight become the very first UNIFIED INTERIM CHAMPION in the history of the sport?? Seriously.
Neither fighter has a reputable jab, but I’m with Mendoza. Tzu’s telegraphic punches will catch up 2 him. Additionally, the punching power may b more on Mendoza’s side, whom welcomes his underdog role with open arms and tight fists!
Tszyu is gonna win but he may get exposed by Mendoza. Seems like he is the top boxing attraction in Australia. Nothing better then watching punchers who eat a punch to land punch. Never liked to watch Floyd Mayweather so this will be fun!
Tim will never lose til he fight charlo o Crawford otherwise nobody beat him up
He is being protected by his corner because the super high legacy his dady koztya did in boxing
Koztya tzuyu name is too heavy
But his son it’s not even 15% of what koztya was in boxing
Will Tszyu win the WBC interim title too after this fight if he wins that is.
I hope Mendoza gets a good payday at least.
I’m an Aussie and big fan of Tim but you can’t bring into play what happened with O’Campo,he caught him cold which happens but Tim can become a bit reckless when he pushes the issue… time will tell !!!!!
Mendoza, Team Salas, wins by an up and down bout with both picking themselves up off of the canvas. Late stoppage or MD12 for Brian. The fans win
This is gonna be a mismatch. Mendoza is there by virtue of that fluke come-from-behind knockout of Fundora.