The former three-time welterweight champion believes that his opponent’s approach benefits him.<\/p>\n
Spence pinpoints Tszyu’s weakness![\"Tim](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01jwy4y08h10666a2fex.jpg\" "\\"Tim")
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Tim Tszyu speaks during a May 31, 2025 press conference. | IMAGO \/ Hoganphotos<\/p>\n
Tszyu is an aggressive, pressure-based fighter who loves to move forward. According to this, he wants to throw power punches early and often, usually connecting at a rate of 45-47%, which is an elite rate. <\/p>\n
However, that will also make it more likely to get hit. In the former WBO light middleweight champion’s last six fights, he has a 3-3 record. Spence thinks this style will actually disadvantage Tszyu.<\/p>\n
\u201cI definitely see the weaknesses and the openings. He has a new coach now, and I think they’re going to change the game plan up a little bit. If not, I think it might go the same way as his other fights, where he gets stopped.”<\/p>\n
To his credit, the 31-year-old Tszyu changed trainers, leaving Pedo Diaz’s camp for Jeff Fenech. Fenech, an International Boxing Hall of Famer and former three-division world champion, is quite the curious switch. Fenech, as a fighter, made his career on swarming and relentless pressure that occasionally eschews defense. Tszyu already uses a straightforward style.<\/p>\n
In two of his most recent losses, Tszyu’s lack of defensive detail betrayed him. Bakhram Murtazaliev allowed Tszyu to walk forward, embracing a brawl. As a result, the Australian boxer hit the mat on four separate occasions. His corner threw in the towel, stopping their fighter from absorbing any more damage.<\/p>\n
At 36, Spence apparently entered the twilight of his career and has even contemplated retirement<\/a>. Yet, those three years of inactivity could actually be a blessing in disguise. In the time since the Crawford loss, Spence hasn’t fought. In contrast, Tszyu stayed busy, fighting seven times and inflicting 58 rounds of damage. While Tszyu is five years younger, his wear and tear has outpaced Spence.<\/p>\n If Tszyu continues to trudge ahead to press Spence, should the latter go for the early knockout or take time to break the former down?<\/p>\n
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