Tim Tszyu vs Anthony Velazquez result: Tszyu secures decision victory to return to winning ways
Tim Tszyu achieved victory in Sydney today, defeating Anthony Velazquez through a 10-round decision to rebound from his loss to Sebastian Fundora in July. This victory elevates the 31-year-old Tszyu’s record to 26-3 (18 KO), maintaining his presence in the super welterweight ranks, while Velazquez faced his first defeat, bringing his record to 18-1-1 (15 KO), as it was his first fight outside the United States. Tszyu vs Velazquez scorecards The match was entirely in favor of Tszyu, with judges recording scores of 100-91, 100-90, and 100-90. Judge Charlie Lucas awarded Velazquez a score for one round. Tszyu vs Velazquez highlights What lies ahead for Tim Tszyu? Competing at a catchweight above super welterweight but below middleweight, which is typical for non-title matches like this, Tszyu (26-3, 18 KO) may not have left a strong impression with his performance. Velazquez, aged 29, entered the ring with the record typical of a club fighter, albeit he was undefeated in 19 prior professional bouts; he had never even faced a contender. The initiation of Tszyu’s new relationship with trainer Pedro Diaz continues to attract considerable attention from those interested in the Aussie’s journey, including fans from Australia. Following the fight, Tszyu mentioned that he wasn’t aiming for a knockout, and veteran fighters occasionally prefer to gain experience in the ring, especially in Tszyu’s case, given that a highly-regarded fighter had recently lost three out of four matches. In order for Tszyu and Diaz to attain genuine success together, more time will likely be essential beyond just one brief training camp. Nonetheless, it’s reasonable for observers to question whether Tszyu possesses the right mindset and skill set to achieve high-level success in boxing while engaging in less brawling. Velazquez managed to stick around, and while some of this may be attributed to Tszyu’s shift in strategy and working through certain aspects in an easily manageable matchup, there will still be uncertainty regarding his immediate and long-term path. Sam Goodman (21-1, 8 KO) also returned to form, defeating Tyler Blizzard (10-1, 4 KO) via unanimous decision in a 10-round featherweight contest. This bout marked Goodman’s comeback after a loss in Riyadh in August against WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball. Goodman clinched the victory with scores of 99-91, 100-90, and 100-90.
Published: 2025-12-17 14:15:00
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