The highly anticipated showdown between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora for the WBO and WBC junior middleweight belts finally unfolded on March 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Originally slated to face Keith Thurman, Tszyu found himself up against Fundora after Thurman withdrew due to injury, setting the stage for an intense title bout.
Before the bell rang, Tszyu boasted an impeccable 24-0 professional record, while Fundora stood at 20-1-1, with only one loss to his name.
Here’s a round-by-round recap of the action-packed match:
Round 1:
Tszyu unleashed a barrage of right-hand punches early on, while Fundora relied on his jab. Despite Fundora’s efforts, Tszyu appeared to dominate the round with his aggression.
Round 2:
Fundora stuck to his game plan, utilizing his jab, but Tszyu managed to land several body shots and heavy right hands, causing Fundora to bleed. Tszyu himself suffered a nasty cut on the top of his head.
Round 3:
Fundora picked up the pace, landing multiple uppercuts and causing Tszyu trouble with impaired vision due to blood in his eyes. A strong round for Fundora.
Round 4:
Fundora continued to control the fight with his jab, while Tszyu seemed to slow down. Another successful round for Fundora.
Round 5:
Tszyu attempted to land clean shots, but Fundora’s reach helped him maintain distance and land effective uppercuts.
Round 6:
Both fighters exchanged heavy blows, with Tszyu landing a notable body shot.
Round 7:
Despite both fighters bleeding profusely, they continued to trade shots in a gritty display of determination.
Round 8:
Tszyu started strong, landing shots to Fundora’s body and head, but Fundora’s jab remained effective.
In the end, the fight showcased the resilience and skill of both competitors, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their next bouts.
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