“There’s a Reason”: Tim Tszyu Reveals the Size of Gloves for March 30th Fight Against Keith Thurman

After conquering the land down under, Tim Tszyu is on a mission to conquer the land of the free! He will go toe-to-toe with Keith Thurman on March 30 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. And ahead of his second fight in America, the WBO super welterweight revealed the size of his gloves in an interview today!

‘Onetime’ Thurman last appeared in the ring against Mario Barrios just over a year ago! Before that fight, a controversy regarding the size of the gloves had taken over the boxing world. In that welterweight fight, news came out that one of the boxers had requested 8-ounce gloves instead of 10. When asked, both fighters had pointed at each other for making the request. So, with Thurman’s return to the ring approaching quickly, the reporter from Tha Boxing Voice probed Tszyu about the size of the gloves in the upcoming fight.

Tim Tszyu revealed the fight cannot have 8-ounce gloves

In response to the question from the reporter, Tsyzu quickly reminded him that his fight against Thurman was actually happening at 154 pounds or junior middleweight/super welterweight. So, according to the rules, they can’t have 8-ounce gloves. Per boxing rules, fights in flyweight to welterweight can utilize 8-ounce or 10-ounce gloves, but above that, 10-ounce is mandatory.

Hearing this, the reporter realized the mistake on his part, and Tsyzu claimed, “There’s a reason why, in the boxing rules, it goes from 147 from 8 ounces to 154 to 10 ounces. There’s a reason for [it].” Additionally, these rules are put in place because the size and weight of the gloves can affect the impact of punches landed in different weight divisions. The weight of the gloves aside, Thurman seems to have figured out Tszyu.

Keith Thurman claims he will stay sharp for this one

Despite spending much of last year outside the ring, Thurman suggests he has seen a few of Tszyu’s fights and figured him out completely. While appearing in a 7 February interview with Premier Boxing Champions, ‘Onetime’ Thurman broke down Tszyu’s style! “Very fundamentally sound, move forward,” said Thurman.

“I could say basic but also tough, durable, patient, and he’s looking to hurt you,” he continued. And Thurman isn’t wrong! With massive wins over Tony Harrison, Carlos Ocampo, and Brian Mendoza, Tim Tszyu has proved he has what it takes to fight at the elite level. So, Thurman revealed his strategy. “I’m gonna have to be sharp and stay on my toes for this one,” said Thurman.

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With the fight between Keith Thurman and Tim Tszyu a jump and skip away, the latter has revealed the size of their gloves. And both Tszyu and Thurman have fought in super welterweight, so it shouldn’t be a massive change for either. Do you think the size of the gloves matters? Who do you think will win?

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