Failing to overcome sizable rival Sebastian Fundora for the second time in his career, former world champion Tim Tszyu has come under fire from one of Australia’s biggest stars.
Returning to action over the weekend, Tszyu — the son of former world champion icon Kostya Tszyu, once more failed in his showdown with the towering Fundora, who defeated him in a split decision title fight back in March of last year.
And over the weekend, this time finished in the seventh round by the 6ft 6in striker — Tszyu has come under significant fire for his performance — and whom he surrounds himself with.
Aussie star Jeff Fenech blames ‘clown’ team for Tim Tszyu’s latest loss
Himself no stranger to massive success in the ring, Australian veteran Jeff Fenech ended his glittering career with an impressive victory over Azumah Nelson back in 2008 in a comeback clash.
A former WBC featherweight champion himself, Fenech seems to have all the requirements to weigh in on Tszyu’s latest loss against the gigantic Fundora — a defeat he’s not necessarily laying at the feet of his compatriot.
“These clowns made Tim (Tszyu) make that decision [for a corner stoppage],” Fenech told Wide World of Sports. “Tim after the seventh round, when he sat down and you looked in his eyes, you stop the fight for him.”
“They let him say that he didn’t want to fight anymore and a lot of people are laughing about it. I feel for Tim.”
And with his career now in limbo despite an impressive 24-0 start to his tenure, Tszyu’s future is now in immediate doubt according to Fenech.
Jeff Fenech worries Tim Tszyu may go down as ‘wasted’ talent
Suffering his third defeat in his last four outings, beyond a knockout win over Joseph Spencer to win the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight crown, Tszyu is facing a career crossroads.
Once turning in notable wins over the likes of Jeff Horn, Dennis Hogan, Takeshi Inoue, Tony Harrison, and Brian Mendoza, to name a few.
But with his recent string of losses, Fenech is concerned Tszyu may be facing an uphill battle to save his career.
“There’s levels in our sport. I feel very sorry for Tim, to see such a great talent wasted,” Fenech added.