“Boxing Champ Tim Tszyu Questions Canelo’s Demands: ‘Mind-Blowing’ Figures Shake the Sport!”
In a world where boxing legends collide with the new generation of fighters, emotions run high and concerns deepen. In the latest twist of events, Tim Tszyu, the reigning WBO Super-Welterweight champion, has expressed profound apprehension regarding the upcoming clash between two titans of different eras: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, while also chiming in on Canelo Alvarez’s staggering demands for a showdown with David Benavidez.
Scheduled to confront Keith Thurman on March 30th, Tszyu’s plans were abruptly altered due to Thurman’s bicep injury, thrusting him into a bout with Sebastian Fundora instead. Amidst this upheaval, the Aussie fighter couldn’t help but voice his unease about the prospect of the 57-year-old Tyson stepping into the ring against the formidable Jake Paul. With concern etched in his words, Tszyu emphasized, “I hope Mike Tyson can do something, man. Because he’s a legend. He is [almost] 60. [Almost] 60 years old. Age is not just a number.” The fire of uncertainty burns bright as Tszyu casts doubt on Tyson’s ability to overcome the youthful vigor of his opponent.
Speaking to FightHype, the current WBO Super-Welterweight champion said, “I hope Mike Tyson can do something, man. Because he’s a legend. He is [almost] 60. [Almost] 60 years old. Age is not just a number.”
In another corner of the boxing world, Canelo Alvarez’s audacious demand for a purse ranging between $150 to $200 million for a bout against David Benavidez has left many in awe. Tszyu, too, couldn’t help but marvel at the magnitude of Alvarez’s request, exclaiming, “Damn, bro. Guaranteed? Oh, no comment on that.” With admiration laced with incredulity, Tszyu acknowledges Alvarez’s status as the preeminent figure in the sport, allowing him the liberty to dictate such astronomical figures. Yet, the sheer magnitude of the demand leaves even Tszyu momentarily speechless, declaring it “mind-blowing” in its scale.
Tim Tszyu said, “Damn, bro. Guaranteed? Oh, no comment on that.” “I guess Canelo’s got that position now that he is the number one man in boxing. So, he can say figures. But, talking about figures like that, that’s mind-blowing,” he added.
