Tim Tszyu and HE Turki Alalshikh‘s relations are turning sour with every exchange and public comment. It seems their relationship is irreparable now, as the Australian champion has decided to engage in a verbal conflict with him. But, boxing fans are divided over the development.

Notably, Tszyu, 29, had to face Vergil Ortiz Jr., when Terence Crawford endeavored against Israil Madrimov and attempted to clinch the welterweight championship. However, he had to drop out of the coveted card, first by the Saudi Arabia manager, on American soil. As expected, the latter didn’t take it lightly, and he has since decided to cut ties with the former world champion. He had even declared, “I will not work with Tim Tszyu. Let him do his way, he doesn’t understand.” It didn’t take long for Tszyu to respond with an apt jab.

Tim Tszyu goes off on HE Turki Alalshikh!

The 24-1 record holder appeared in a conversation with Mo’Boxing, No Problem. In the video, the fans could hear the interviewer drawing a parallel between him, Gervonta Davis, and Canelo Alvarez. Referencing ‘Tank’s comments, they said, “It’s you, Gervonta Davis and Canelo. Gervonta said something interesting. He said, ‘You know, guys like me and Canelo, we kind of don’t have to kiss the ring, ’cause we can sell’.”

Following this, the host pointed out how the American boxer sold fights in America, whereas Alvarez sold tickets in Mexico and Tszyu did the same in Australia. When asked about Davis’ comment, Tszyu answered in an affirmative tone and continued, “Yeah, to a certain extent, yeah, there is. We don’t have to, again, sell our soul, as they say, for money.”

These comments compelled the fans to turn to the comment section and share what they thought of this statement.

Fans are split over Tszyu’s candid opinion

One fan referenced the ongoing controversy surrounding Diddy, whose parties were extravagant and seized headlines on the internet. They wrote, “How isit selling your soul? They acting like they gotta get in diddys pool all they doing is fighting.” The fighters on the Riyadh Season are paid a hefty paycheck for putting on a show for the fans. That’s the reason more high-stakes fights are happening in Riyadh now.

A user pointed out the past relationship between Alalshikh and Tszyu. They expressed, “But wasn’t he on the Crawford undercard put tg by turki before he pulled out??” Notably, Tszyu’s promoter, No Limit, had floated a theory that Alalshikh was doing it to promote and push ‘Bud,’ also the Riyadh Season’s ambassador.

Someone believed Tszyu did a fine job speaking up. However, they feared the consequences. They commented, “I’m glad folks speaking up, but hopefully he doesn’t get canceled now.” Very few have decided to turn down an offer to join hands with Alalshikh because of the monetary pull.

A comment agreed with Tszyu’s remarks. The comment read, “He’s 💯 right.” It underlined the moral and other factors that influenced one’s decision to fight or not despite huge paychecks on offer.

Lastly, another fan referenced how all promoters and boxers have addressed Alalshikh with a title, but Canelo Alvarez and Tszyu remained exceptions. They announced, “Then he has them all bowing down and calling him his excellency. Canelo and Tszyu don’t fw that.“ Interestingly, Alvarez had declined to engage with Alalshikh over an offer to fight with Crawford, as he was preparing for his fight with Edgar Berlanga.

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