Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora 2: Rematch Report Gets Fans All Hyped Up for ‘The Soul Taker’

On March 30th, after a bloodbath inside the ring, Sebastian Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu via SD to win the WBO and WBC Super-Welterweight titles. Although the signed contract did not include a rematch clause, Fundora’s Sampson Lewkowicz verbally promised Tim Tszyu a rematch. “My word is always equal to a signed contract. Tim Tszyu, your rematch is ready when you are,” he had said.

However, the WBO soon pointed out that Fundora vs. Tszyu would be approved on the condition that the winner would face the mandatory challenger at 154 lbs within 180 days of the fight. As a result, in a letter, the WBO ordered Sebastian Fundora and Terence Crawford to begin negotiations for the WBO Mandatory Jr. Middleweight Championship.

Meanwhile, Errol Spence Jr. had called out Sebastian Fundora after ‘The Towering Inferno’ had beaten the “big dog” Tim Tszyu. In his reply to ‘The Truth,’ Fundora, on the other hand, said he could fight Spence Jr. and get a “win off him“. At this, promoter Eddie Hearn argued that since Crawford was not with the PBC, Spence Jr. was likely to fight Fundora. However, Fundora vs. Tszyu 2 is now being targeted for the end of this year.

In the fight on March 30th, while Tim Tszyu suffered a nasty head gash due to an accidental elbow by Sebastian Fundora, the latter had a fractured nose. As a result, the Nevada State Athletic Commission soon suspended Tszyu and Fundora for six weeks. But, Fundora’s manager Lewkowicz revealed that ‘The Towering Inferno’ would not return “until at least November“.

On that note, Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu II is now reportedly being targeted for November in Las Vegas. But, why not in Tim Tszyu’s country Australia? Well, on the Raw Sports Podcast, Sampson Lewkowicz said he did not feel safe in Australia. “I am too old to be mistreated in my country, my home. I’m not going to his [Tim’s] country. I can only imagine how they would be to me,” said Sampson. Anyway, fans are excited to see Tszyu avenge his loss.

Fans believe Tim Tszyu will “slaughter” Sebastian Fundora

Although a fan admires Sebastian Fundora, they believe Tim Tszyu will go or the knockout in their rematch:

According to one fan, Tszyu landed effective punches on Fundora on March 30th “before that cut opened up.” In their opinion, Fundora shall maintain his distance “and work the jab.” However, they feel Tszyu will snap Fundora’s “head back for the win” in the rematch.

“Tszyu slaughters Fundora. 99% confidence,” One added.

Meanwhile, one thought Tim Tszyu deserved the rematch against Sebastian Fundora.

Finally, one wrote, “I think Tszyu takes it this time.”

Anyway, do you think Tim Tszyu can avenge his loss against Sebastian Fundora in November? Also, what do you make of the fight taking place in Las Vegas? Let us know in the comments below.