Kosport Magazine: Tszyu vs. Fundora Fight Stoppage Controversy Explained
Boxing fans were left scratching their heads after the controversial fight between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora last Saturday night. Many were left wondering why the fight wasn’t stopped after Tszyu sustained a bad cut in the second round. Boxing pundit Tim Bradley has weighed in on the situation, and his perspective sheds some light on the confusion surrounding the fight.
According to Bradley, Tszyu’s corner made a grave mistake by not stopping the fight after the fourth round due to the cut. If they had stopped the fight, it would have gone to the scorecards, and Tszyu would have been declared the winner. However, his corner’s decision to let the fight continue proved to be a costly one.
Bradley believes that Tszyu’s corner was clueless and governed by their pride. They failed to recognize the severity of the cut and the potential danger it posed to their fighter. Instead, they allowed Tszyu to continue fighting with blood leaking into his eyes, impairing his vision and putting him at a disadvantage.
The Doctor’s Role and Tszyu’s Determination
One of the most puzzling aspects of the fight was the ringside doctor’s decision not to stop the fight. Despite the amount of blood that was leaking from Tszyu’s cut, the doctor repeatedly asked him if he could see, and Tszyu responded with a resounding “yes.” This put the decision in the doctor’s hands, and he chose to let the fight continue.
Bradley believes that Tszyu’s determination and pride played a significant role in the doctor’s decision. As an Australian, Tszyu comes from a tough and resilient culture, and giving up due to a cut is not in his nature. However, it was ultimately the corner’s responsibility to protect their fighter, and they failed to do so.
When Bradley Would Have Stopped the Fight
As a former boxer and now a boxing expert, Bradley knows when it’s time to throw in the towel. He stated that he would have stopped the fight after the third round, and if not then, definitely after the fourth or fifth round. He would have given Tszyu two more rounds to try and secure a knockout victory before pulling him out of the fight to protect him.
Bradley’s perspective sheds light on the confusion surrounding the fight and highlights the importance of a knowledgeable and responsible corner. In the end, it was the corner’s lack of understanding of the rules and their pride that cost Tszyu the fight.
Kosport Magazine Summary
The controversial fight between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora has left many boxing fans questioning the decision not to stop the fight after Tszyu sustained a bad cut. Boxing pundit Tim Bradley believes that Tszyu’s corner was clueless and governed by their pride, leading to their failure to protect their fighter. The doctor’s role and Tszyu’s determination also played a significant role in the fight’s continuation. Bradley, a former boxer and now a boxing expert, stated that he would have stopped the fight after the third round to protect Tszyu. In the end, it was the corner’s lack of understanding of the rules and their pride that cost Tszyu the fight.
