Sebastian Fundora put on a stellar performance in his recent bout against the previously undefeated junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu. Despite being battered and bloodied, the Californian fighter persevered and clinched not just one, but two divisional title belts. However, the fight took a significant turn when an accidental head gash on Tszyu altered the course of the match. Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi shared on the Deep Waters podcast, "The first two rounds of the fight were completely one-sided, and Fundora didn't make any significant adjustments."
Despite Fundora's gutsy performance, Tszyu was outclassing him until a cut hindered Tszyu's vision. Fundora then had to focus on keeping the partially blind Tszyu at bay. It's speculated that Tszyu may have won if not for the unfortunate injury, as fighting with impaired vision likely led to losing rounds.
Malignaggi suggested that Tszyu's bravery may have harmed his career, making him too risky for future fights. He believed Tszyu would have easily defeated Fundora if not for the injury. Malignaggi advocated for Tszyu to get a rematch and not be sidelined due to his courageous decision to step in on short notice after Thurman's withdrawal.
Reflecting on the Tszyu vs. Fundora Fight
Paulie Malignaggi's perspective on the Tszyu vs. Fundora fight is quite compelling. However, despite the loss, Tim Tszyu has shown great sportsmanship and humility in defeat. He congratulated @SebastianFundo1 on his well-deserved victory and expressed his determination to come back stronger. Tszyu's message on social media was one of resilience and a commitment to his ultimate goal of winning all the belts. His warrior spirit remains unwavering.
