The boxing world is abuzz with a surprising twist as rising star Tim Tszyu has hit an unexpected roadblock in his career path. The man behind this is none other than Turki Alalshikh, Saudi Arabia’s entertainment mogul. This comes after several negotiations between the two parties.
Alalshikh has been shaking up the boxing scene lately. He is the mastermind behind the glitzy Riyadh Season events. These extravaganzas have been drawing top-tier fighters like moths to a flame. With seemingly bottomless pockets, Alalshikh has been making dream matches a reality. But it seems not everyone is invited to this lavish party. At a recent event, Alalshikh dropped a bombshell. He declared he had no intention of working with Tim Tszyu.
“I will not work with Tim Tszyu. Let him [go] in his way. He doesn’t understand,” said Alalshikh via Fight Hub TV.
This snub comes as a surprise to many boxing fans. Tszyu has been making waves in the super welterweight division. He recently went toe-to-toe with Sebastian Fundora in a brutal battle for two titles. So, what’s behind this cold shoulder? Alalshikh didn’t elaborate. Perhaps there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
After the Canelo-Crawford fight fell through, Alalshikh recently revealed he would work with other high-profile fighters this year. This includes David Benavidez, Devin Haney, and more. But for Tszyu, the dream of fighting at Riyadh Season has been shattered.
Tim Tszyu Wants To Fight Vergil Ortiz Jr. After His Interim Title Win
Tszyu isn’t letting the Riyadh Season setback dampen his spirits. He is already eyeing his next target: Vergil Ortiz Jr. The Texan fighter just clinched the interim WBC title in a tough bout.
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Tim Tszyu seems determined to keep climbing, with or without a Saudi Arabian boost. For now, he will have to find another path to glory. The Saudi dream may be off the table, but plenty of other opportunities exist. After all, boxing is not about how hard you hit. Instead, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
“Yeah, for sure [about fighting Ortiz]. They put on a hell of a show,” said Tszyu via Fight Hub TV.
Whether fans will get to see this fight remains to be seen. His snub from the Riyadh Season reminds us that in this sport, the action outside the ring can be just as riveting as what happens inside it.
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