Tim Tszyu’s Devastation After Loss to Sebastian Fundora: “Working on Instinct Amid a Waterfall of Blood”

In a brutal and bloody battle, Tim Tszyu suffered the first defeat of his professional career as he dropped a split decision to Sebastian Fundora. The Australian superstar looked to be in control for the opening two rounds until a clash of heads resulted in a deep cut on Tszyu’s head, causing blood to gush out and severely impact his vision.

Tszyu, visibly emotional after the fight, revealed that he could see “nothing” with the blood pouring down his face and into his eyes for the entire duration of the bout. Despite initially thinking the fight would be stopped due to the severity of the cut, Tszyu continued to fight on instinct, working to eliminate Fundora’s shots.

The seesawing affair had fans split on who had won the fight, with one judge even scoring it in Tszyu’s favor. Tszyu’s trainer, Igor Goloubev, admitted he couldn’t confidently call the outcome, stating, “It could’ve gone either way.”

Former world champion Andre Ward expressed surprise at Tszyu’s lack of body shots against Fundora, noting that it could have made the fight easier for him. Despite the criticism, Ward praised Fundora for utilizing his reach advantage and fighting a disciplined bout at range.

Tszyu, devastated by the loss, expressed his dissatisfaction with anything other than a win. Despite the setback, he vowed to bounce back and continue his pursuit of greatness in the sport. The fight may have ended in defeat for Tszyu, but his resilience and determination in the face of adversity have only added to his reputation as a rising star in the boxing world.