A look at the Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu weigh-in results a short time ago in boxing ahead of their big fight tonight in boxing.
The fight is on.
The weight is made.
Weigh-In Results
- Both fighters weighed in at exactly 159 pounds (72.1 kg)
- The catchweight was originally 158 pounds, then bumped to 160 pounds weeks before the fight
- Both came in 1 pound under the revised 160-pound limit
- Weigh-in was perfectly even with no weight advantage for either man
The Weight Change Analysis
- Fight was originally targeted at 154 pounds (super welterweight)
- Moved to 158-pound catchweight, then finally settled at 160 pounds
- Seen as a concession to Spence – he struggled severely to make 147 pounds in the past
- This is Spence’s heaviest fighting weight ever – avoids a brutal cut
- Teddy Atlas called the weight change “concerning” – could signal Spence is struggling
- This is Tszyu’s heaviest fight in 9 years – he conceded the weight just to make the fight happen
- Raises questions about whether Tszyu can handle the power of a naturally bigger man
Stylistic Breakdown
- Spence (Boxer-Puncher): Southpaw, technical precision, high work rate, elite body punching
- Spence strength: Imposes will from outside and in the clinch
- Spence concern: 3-year layoff + brutal KO loss to Crawford in 2023
- Spence response: Training with new coach Ronnie Shields, confident in his form
- Tszyu (Pressure Fighter): Aggressive, straight-ahead, throws hard combinations
- Tszyu strength: Breaks opponents down with relentless pressure
- Tszyu weakness: Flat-footed, head on centerline – vulnerable to accurate counters
- Tszyu history: Stopped by Fundora and Murtazaliev due to this defensive flaw
Pre-Fight Mindsets
- Spence has refused to shake Tszyu’s hand throughout the build-up
- Tszyu has talked about wanting to “make this his last fight” – referring to retiring Spence
- Personal animosity adds extra tension to an already high-stakes bout
- Both men’s careers are on the line – a loss could be devastating for either fighter
Here is a look at the Spence vs Tszyu strengths and cons for both fighters ahead of the fight.
Tim Tszyu looked very focused and in shape a short time ago.
Errol Spence looked a bit not interested and looked jet lagged and a bit gaunt.
Fight time soon enough, roll on.
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