Tim Tszyu spent some time talking to boxing media about his July 26 fight against Errol Spence that will take place at a 158 lb catchweight. Spence, who will be working his way back into action after three years out of the game, expects to return to form while Tszyu says he’ll be a well-oiled machine heading into the matchup. Here’s some of what Tsyzu had to say below.
Tszyu on his style approach to fighting Spence
“As much as I try to jab, jab, move a little bit, box — yeah, I am a forward-type guy, I bring the heat and that’s what I plan to do
this fight…I’ve got plenty in the tank. I’ve learned a lot, I’ve experienced a lot in the last three or four years.”
On being confident he can beat Spence
“100%. I wouldn’t take this fight if I thought I was going to lose. If I had a little glimpse of losing I would have said ‘you know what, maybe I’m not ready.’ I’m taking this fight because I know I’m going to win.”
On how he’ll deal with Spence’s volume and pressure
“Yeah, I sort of understood that from Fundora. He throws a sh-tload of punches, as well. Southpaw. Errol Spence will just be maybe easier to hit, not as tall. Just going to be a different game plan this time around.
“I’m going to bring the heat from round 1. He’s the one that’s had three years off. I’m not rusty, my wheels have been in motion. So I’ll be ready to jump on him.”
