The head of Matchroom believes that prospect Tim Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) is too early to fight against the undisputed champion of the first middleweight (up to 69.9 kg) Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs), but it is this furiously seeking unbeaten Australian. Eddie Hearn acknowledges Tszyu’s talent, but believes the WBO mandatory needs “two or three more fights” © with someone simpler, and not run into the division leader right off the bat.
“Frankly, it’s too early for him to fight Charlo,” Hearn said.
Daily Telegraph. “I don’t think he will win, but he has a very good team and they have tremendous faith in him. This temptation can sometimes be succumbed to.
“I have made this mistake before as a promoter. You think that a fighter is ready, that he is capable of winning a certain fight, because you believe in him and love him. But… I’m watching Charlo’s last fight, I see how dominant he was, and I think: “Is it the right time for Tszyu to face him?” No doubt, Tim is talented, but I don’t think he will win, ”Eddie emphasized.
The legendary fighter called Tim Tszyu’s mistakes in the fight with Gaucher
27-year-old Tszyu made his American debut in March, defeating Terrell Goshe by decision in a difficult fight.
By the way, so far, Tim’s chances to fight Charlo have decreased, since IBF mandatory contender Bahram Murtazaliev insists that he should be the first to get to Charlo. He has been waiting for his attempt for two years.
Soon the American will have an additional opponent: Madrimov and Soro will have a rematch, the winner will become a contender.
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