After two back-to-back defeats, many were questioning whether Tim Tszyu could bounce back. Well, he’s just answered that with a resounding fourth-round TKO win over Joey Spencer, and it’s fair to say the Aussie is right back in the mix. This blog is your go-to for a full Tim Tszyu Joey Spencer fight analysis – with a few personal thoughts thrown in too.
Let’s get into it.
A Clinical Performance from Tszyu
From the opening bell, Tszyu looked focused, sharp, and in complete control. He dictated the pace, closed the distance effectively, and didn’t let Spencer settle. The jab was crisp, the body work relentless, and once he found his rhythm, it was only going one way.
In round four, he turned it up another level. A vicious flurry forced the stoppage, giving Tim Tszyu the win by TKO and securing the WBO Intercontinental Super Welterweight title in the process.
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Bouncing Back After Two Defeats
Now, let’s be honest – it’s great to see Tszyu back on track. After losing to Sebastian Fundora and Brian Mendoza, he needed this. A win over Spencer, especially in that fashion, is no small feat. It shows he’s still got the tools, the engine, and that signature pressure style that made him so exciting to watch in the first place.
But here’s the thing – and this might ruffle some feathers – how is it fair that someone can lose two in a row, then win one fight and be back in the title picture?
The Title Belt Problem… Again
We’ve touched on this before in our post about interim titles and boxing’s belt problem – and it’s relevant here too. There are far too many belts floating around in boxing, and it muddies the water.
Yes, the WBO Intercontinental belt is a legitimate stepping stone, but Tszyu’s gone from two defeats straight back to “he’s next in line” status. Meanwhile, other contenders with winning records are left hanging. It doesn’t sit quite right, does it?
That said – and this is important – Tim Tszyu is a good fighter. Let’s not pretend he isn’t. He’s tough, entertaining, and always brings a scrap. He just hasn’t had the rub of the green lately. So from that angle, fair play. But it does show how broken the ranking and belt system has become.
Where Does This Leave the Super Welterweight Division?
With Tszyu now holding the WBO Intercontinental strap again, he’s officially back in the mix. The 154lb division is stacked – with the likes of Jermell Charlo, Erickson Lubin, and Sebastian Fundora still hanging around the top – but Tszyu’s just reminded everyone he’s not done yet.
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Got Thoughts on the Fight?
What did you make of Tim Tszyu’s comeback win? Think he’s got another title run in him? Or are you just as baffled as I am about how the belt system works these days?
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