Nyika v Masson | Saturday August 8 from 5pm AEST | One of the biggest nights in New Zealand boxing in recent years is coming to Auckland. Headlined by an official IBF Cruiserweight World Title Eliminator at Auckland\u2019s Eventfinda Stadium on Saturday 8 August 2026. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.<\/a><\/p>\n While the judges had him well in front, Tszyu says there\u2019s still plenty he\u2019d like to tidy up. <\/p>\n \u201cI think I could have put the pedal to the floor more,\u201d he told The Porterway Podcast.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI had times where I should have done extra. I think I let it go a little bit.<\/p>\n \u201cRewatching it, I think I could have kept on going, picking up the pace and using my left hand more.<\/p>\n \u201cI think I neglected the jab. Sometimes I felt like I was rushing the straight right.\u201d<\/p>\n Reviewing the fight also gave Tszyu a chance to reflect on what it was like sharing the ring with a boxing talent like Spence.<\/p>\n \u201cI made it into my own fight,\u201d said Tszyu.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I pushed him back he was sort of shook. <\/p>\n \u201cHe is used to being the dominant force that he is. That dictates the pace.<\/p>\n \u201cI didn\u2019t allow him to start. <\/p>\n \u201cI definitely saw the caliber he was at. He was a bit predictable in my eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n Tim Tszyu reflects on fight with Errol SpenceSource: FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n After the fight, Tszyu made it clear that he intends to remain at 160 pounds rather than returning down to super welterweight, where he was a champion. <\/p>\n His immediate target is another belt. <\/p>\n Tszyu called out WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara in the ring on Sunday, with No Limit boss George Rose also confirming the promotion would pursue a showdown with the crafty Cuban southpaw. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d love to fight for a title. Who\u2019s there? Lara? That\u2019s where I\u2019m aiming for. I want to win a world title,\u201d said Tszyu. <\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019ve got to say beating a great like Errol Spence tops a world title.\u201d<\/p>\n While Lara sits on top of his wishlist, Tszyu admits there are several other big names that excite him as he plots the next stage of his career.<\/p>\n Asked whether he\u2019d given any more thought to future opponents, Tszyu said he hadn\u2019t spoken to anyone from his team about it.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d love to fight [Jermell] Charlo,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI think that\u2019s a great fight to make and stylistically it would be a fun fight. People would like to watch.<\/p>\n \u201cEven a clash with a Vergil Ortiz style would interest me, but I want to stay at middleweight.\u201d<\/p>\n As Tszyu maps out the next chapter of his own career, he admits his perspective on the man whose footsteps he has spent almost a decade following has also changed.<\/p>\n For years, Tszyu was driven by the idea of one day matching, and perhaps even eclipsing, his famous dad Kostya\u2019s achievements. <\/p>\n These days, things have changed.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought I wanted to compete with my dad \u2013 that used to be the inspiration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cBut now it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I could be half as good as him, be mentioned anywhere near him I\u2019d be forever grateful and forever happy.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019m in it for myself and I want to see how far I can go.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE BOXING:<\/p>\n \u2018Expect brutality\u2019: Big reveal over Nikita title eliminator.. and likely answer to glaring Tim question<\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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