Tim Tszyu says he nonetheless needs to struggle Terence Crawford after he faces Keith Thurman subsequent month of their headliner on Amazon Prime PPV on March thirtieth.
Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) doesn’t wish to overlook the previous WBA/WBC welterweight champion Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs), however he can’t assist fascinated by a struggle with the unbeaten Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs), who he’d been in negotiations with earlier than the struggle with ‘One Time’ was supplied to him.
Crawford may very well be unavailable for some time if undisputed tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez selects him for his subsequent opponent on Might 4th. If not, Tszyu will definitely goal him subsequent if he will get previous the 35-year-old Thurman.
Eyes on the Undefeated Prize
“There have been talks between us. And I give Crawford all respect. He’ll struggle anybody,” Tszyu stated about Crawford to Fox Sports activities. “However I additionally see him as being beatable.”
“So much is occurring. It may very well be Crawford, Errol Spence, whichever one is best to make. That’s why this upcoming struggle means a lot. I win, and the probabilities are limitless.”
That may be fascinating to see Tszyu combating Errol Spence subsequent, however it could be higher if the Texas native fought somebody to point out that he’s nonetheless received one thing left after his loss final July to Crawford. Spence regarded shot in that struggle.
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“Consolation, I believe. I imply, the place is his drive? These guys make a couple of dollars, get some consideration, and all the things adjustments. They aren’t as hungry anymore. However me, I’m by no means content material. By no means happy. Which isn’t precisely the perfect factor in life, both,” stated Tszyu about Thurman being inactive for 29 months.
Most followers consider that the hundreds of thousands Thurman comprised of his struggle in opposition to Manny Pacquiao in 2019 destroyed his ambition, inflicting him to sit down inactive, having fun with his cash, shopping for stuff, and never eager to return to work like regular people who work for a residing.
“His cash runs out. If that occurs, possibly he’s again as a result of, clearly, it’s all about cash for him. Not legacy. However there may be unfinished enterprise between us, so he does must type his s… out,” stated Tszyu when requested if he thinks Jermell Charlo will ever struggle once more.
Jermell Charlo final fought in September in opposition to Canelo Alvarez, so he’s not in the identical boat as Thurman but, however we’ll see.
