The Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora pay-per-view card Saturday at T-Cell Area in Las Vegas is unusually deep though Tszyu misplaced his authentic opponent.
Tszyu had been scheduled to defend his 154-pound title towards Keith Thurman however Thurman pulled out a couple of weeks in the past with a biceps damage, after which Fundora agreed to take the veteran’s place in the primary occasion.
Here’s a have a look at the featured fights on the present, together with probably the most attention-grabbing factor about every of them.
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Tim Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) vs. Sebastian Fundora (20-1-1, 13 KOs)
Division: Junior middleweight (154 kilos)At stake: Tszyu’s WBO and vacant WBC titlesMost attention-grabbing factor about it: I’d somewhat have seen Tszyu defend his belt towards Thurman due to Thurman’s historical past. Nevertheless, it is going to be fascinating to see whether or not the 5-foot-8½ Tszyu can chop down his 6-5½ opponent, as Brian Mendoza did in October. Fundora appears weak after his first setback however he has had success at a excessive stage.Who wins?: Fundora’s solely benefits are his top and attain, which received’t be sufficient towards Tszyu. The beltholder will alter to Fundora’s dimensions and break him down. Tszyu KO 8.
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Rolando Romero (15-1, 13 KOs) vs. Isaac Cruz (25-2-1, 17 KOs)
Division: Junior welterweight (140 kilos)At stake: Romero’s WBA titleMost attention-grabbing factor about it: Can Romero maintain Cruz off of him? That’s the mission of everybody who faces the relentlessly aggressive Mexican, whose solely loss since early in his profession was an in depth determination towards Gervonta Davis. Romero must use his jab and well timed counter pictures to get Cruz’s respect to have his hand raised. It received’t be simple.Who wins?: Romero has the facility to get Cruz’s consideration however not sufficient to discourage his unusually match, sturdy opponent. Cruz will outwork Romero and win a transparent determination.
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Erislandy Lara (29-3-3, 17 KOs) vs. Michael Zerafa (31-4, 19 KOs)
Division: Middleweight (160 kilos)At stake: Lara’s WBA titleMost attention-grabbing factor about it: What does Lara have left at 40? The potential future Corridor of Famer from Cuba holds a significant title and continues to win fights however his opposition has been suspect. Plus, he’s extra prepared to alternate punches together with his opponents than he was once. That presumably is the results of him dropping a step by way of his velocity and reflexes.Who wins?: Lara. He isn’t what he as soon as was however he stays as intelligent as ever and has retained sufficient of his bodily instruments to beat Zerafa, an excellent, rugged however restricted fighter.
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Julio Cesar Martinez (20-3, 15 KOs) vs. Angelino Cordova (18-0-1, 12 KOs)
Division: Flyweight (112 kilos)At stake: Martinez’s WBC titleMost attention-grabbing factor about it: Is Angelino Cordova the actual deal? The Venezuelan got here out of nowhere to ship two eye-opening performances, determination victories over one-time title challenger Axel Aragon Vega and former champ Angel Acosta. Nevertheless, Martinez, making his seventh title protection, is a major step up in opposition.Who wins?: Cordova’s spectacular little run ends right here. Martinez received’t overwhelm his succesful opponent however he’ll put on him down together with his relentless aggression and cease him.
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Elijah Garcia (16-0, 13 KOs) vs. Kyrone Davis (18-3-1, 6 KOs)
Division: Middleweight (160 kilos)At stake: No main titlesMost attention-grabbing factor about it: This can be a important take a look at for Garcia. The 20-year-old prodigy has overwhelmed second-tier opponents together with his capacity and energy, which has generated pleasure. Davis is a step up for him. The 29-year-old veteran is a wonderful technician with expertise in massive fights. And he’s robust. Solely the naturally larger David Benavidez has stopped him.Who wins?: Davis will give Garcia issues together with his skillset however he doesn’t have the facility to maintain Garcia off of him for 10 rounds. Garcia will take him out late within the battle.
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Brian Mendoza (22-3, 16 KOs) vs. Serhii Bohachuk (23-1, 23 KOs)
Division: Junior middleweight (154 kilos)At stake: No main titlesMost attention-grabbing factor about it: Energy vs. Energy. Mendoza demonstrated the damaging nature of his punches together with his brutal knockout of Fundora. And all 23 of Bohachuk’s victories have come by stoppage, which leaves little doubt about his capacity to harm opponents. Thus, this might be probably the most entertaining battle on the cardboard. Don’t blink.Who wins?: Mendoza is perhaps the extra sturdy fighter. That can enable him to take Bohachuk’s punches and ship his personal. Mendoza by late KO.
