By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
WBO #1, WBC #3, IBF #3 super welterweight Tim Tszyu (19-0, 15 KOs) scored a brutal third round KO over late sub Stevie Spark (12-2, 11 KOs) in a bout for the WBO Global and vacant Commonwealth titles on Wednesday night at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Spark, who stepped in to replace Michael Zerafa on short notice, was game but seriously outgunned. Body shots put Spark down twice in round three to end it. Time was 2:22.
After the fight, Tszyu mentioned potential future opponents. “There’s Liam Smith, [Magomed] Kurbanov and Danny Garcia, they’re the three boys I’m going for,” said Tszyu “If you’re watching boys, I’m coming for you!”
WBO #7 junior lightweight Joe “Jawbreaker” Noynay (19-2-2, 8 KOs) scored a fifth round KO over previously unbeaten Liam Wilson (9-1, 6 KOs) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific title. Noynay dropped Wilson once in round one and twice in round four. The bout was stopped in round five after Noynay floored Wilson again. Time was 2:40.
Junior middleweight Wade Ryan (19-9, 7 KOs) was victorious when Troy O’Meley (11-2, 2 KOs) couldn’t continue after round six. Ryan dropped O’Meley in round five. Ryan also beat O’Meley via split decision last December accounting for both O’Meley’s losses.
Unbeaten welterweight Sam Ah See (14-0-1, 7 KOs) scored a first round TKO over Czar Amonsot (35-6-3, 22 KOs). Seeing his first action in six years, Ah See floored Amongst then quickly got the stop with his follow-up barrage. Time was 2:47.
Other Results:
Linn Sandstrom D6 Natalie Hills (jr bantamweight)
Miles Zalewski TKO5 Lee Fook (lightweight)
Well done Tim. Spark outclassed.
A big rap for Joe Noynay on the undercard. Liam Wilson has ben touted as a future world champ. Joe brought him back to earth.
Danny García? When is Tszyu going to fight a same size boxer? His three last opponents were coming up un weight and were much smallers guys. He Is a good boxer, but at 26, its time to step up…
Now, time to move on to bigger and better things. Please come to the USA and meet our group of fighters!
I think Tim and Erickson Lubin is a good fight that Tim is ready for right now. However, Tim is now a mandatory for the winner of Charlo and Castano. I do not think he’s ready for that assignment though.
Tim mentioned Danny Garcia as a future opponent. Garcia would be an excellent “test” for Tim. Garcia more on the downslope of his career so maybe safe to test the rising waters. However, Garcia still dangerous with that counter left hook.
Garcia would be an excellent test for Tim after a few more fights. Takes a high level fighter with experience to match with Garcia. He’s not gonna KO Garcia so he would be in deep waters with a power puncher and “that counter left hook”. Garcia banged Spence with some hard shots, not many noticed because Spence is able to walk through the fire.
Besides, Garcia moving up in weight to chase greatness and big money with a Charlo fight. And likely to avoid an All-Philly fight with Jaron Ennis.
I like a Tony Harrison fight, as far as top 10. Harrison has Good Boxing skills without the shocking power, and a chin that cracks.
Good comments…….Thank you
Garcia fights and has fought his whole career at 147lbs… why go after Garcia? Go after Other top 154lb fighters…
Garcia started at 140 not 147. And you could argue that he has mostly super lightweight fights on his resume.
Exactly what I say about all of Spences fights.
Boys i think he’s talking about Sergio Garcia the boxer.. Super Welterweight 33 -0 with 14 kos.
Garcia would give him a run for his money and much more i think. Garcia could be too much and too experienced for a still young Tzyu. In Tim’s favor is size and weight advantage, youth and power but who knows ? Good idea to match these two together.
I remember Czar Amonsot having a great war with Michael Katsidis years ago. Still out there punching, wow.
who the hell is spark, another scrub fighter beaten by the well known zoo keeper who only beats up scrubs
Spark was the only one available with the balls to step up to replace the cat pulled out with 7 days notice.
Kudos to Mr Spark , but Tim can only beat who is standing in front of him
Wrong brother he was hand picked by Tzyu knowing him a nobody easybeat he had a chance to fight Ben Mahoney but wouldn’t fight him … Wonder why
Right..Spark has balls & is a problem for anyone at 147
Well…there were many here who said sparks would win.
maybe your next scrub, everyone prefers the coles shopping club
Just as I called it. Tszyu “sparks” Spark in 3 or less…
Don’t forget about “Sparks” the alcoholic drink in a can! Serve it ice cold with some good salty food and it is a knockout!
WBO Global? Did they just make this up?
LOL, makes sense! Nothing surprises anymore will all these confusing rankings, made-up belts, ifs-and-or-buts, and anything to make one thing; money. A boxing fan needs a map now to trace all the layouts of who is where and what title they have now.
Wow Michael you are very upset about the belts and the sanctionning bodies because 90% of your comments are about it !! Lol !!
But it’s ok i 100% agree with you anyway !
Bye
Tszyu would school Charlo for 12.
On a side note Jeff French looks and sounds horrible
Good fight for Tim have to prove next lével he is Good a think he can do
I’m a fan of Tim but he seems to get too loose and will be open to a banger.He’s seems tough and he’s got power but leaves himself open.He should try to watch his Dad Kostya and GGG finish a fight,you get hurt you’re done !
While you are 100% right, it does make him awfully fun to watch. Spark actually hit him a few times. He couldn’t just coasted through that fight and gotten a later KO, but he stood and banged him out. I doubt he’d do that against a classier opponent. Spark was a massive longshot, and I’m sure Tszyu figured it made more sense to take him out the way he did.
Great analysis !
Lol Tszyu has no clue what he’s getting into if he gets in the ring with Charlo. Will be a royal ass kicking Charlo will bludgeon this kid won’t be pretty
Tim has too many bad habits. He leaves his head up punching and pulls his head straight back in the clouds evading punches. He’s going to get exposed. Unfortunately it’s an instinct flaw that can’t be repaired.
What a surprise !!