Tim Tszyu posted today on Instagram, telling his 283,000 followers that 2025 is the year “We all become great.” The former WBO junior middleweight champion Tszyu (24-2, 17 KOs) admits that 2024 wasn’t great for him, losing his title and getting twice in a row.
First, he was beaten by Sebastian Fundora in a 12-round split decision on March 30th. Then, on October 19, in Orlando, Florida, he was knocked out in the third round in a failed world title challenge against unbeaten IBF 154-lb champion Bakhram Murtazaliev.
Tszyu’s loss to Murtazaliev was brutal, and it signaled that he needs to rebuild his career fighting against domestic-level opposition in his native Australia.
Back To Basics
It would be foolhardy for Tim to continue to fight top five-level fighters at 154 because a third loss ruin beyond the point of coming back. Mentally, it would be hard, but the fans would completely give up on Tszyu if he loses his next contest.
In hindsight, it was a mistake for Tszyu to challenge Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) in his first fight back from a loss to Fundora. He should have taken a softer opponent rather than this guy, who is one of the hardest punchers in the division.
Murtazaliev’s power and offensive skills would potentially be too much for Terence Crawford, Fundora, and Israil Madrimov. Tszyu should have known better to trade power shots with this guy.
“2024 a year of adversity. Considered myself a throwback fighter, didn’t care who I had in front of me, I was willing to take any one on. Things don’t always go to script.. but that’s the best thing about boxing. What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger. Appreciate everyone for the support. Sorry that I let a lot down… I like to punch on with the very best. And that’s exactly what I’ll keep doing. And that’s punching on with whoever. Hope everyone has a happy and prosperous New Year.
2025 is the year we all become GREAT. In whatever we do. Chase greatness and never stop believing!! See you all very soon,” said Tim Tszyu on Instagram.
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