In a highly anticipated boxing match at 154 pounds, Sebastian Fundora emerged victorious over Tim Tszyu by split decision in a contest described as a 'bloodbath'. The fight, which took place in Las Vegas, saw both fighters bleeding profusely, with Tszyu suffering a significant cut and fighting with limited vision for 10 rounds. Despite the adversity, Tszyu adjusted to Fundora on short notice, having only 11 days to prepare after a late substitution. The match was for the unified WBO and the vacant WBC 154-pound titles, marking a harsh weekend for Australian boxing as other Australian fighters, Liam Wilson and Michael Zerafa, also faced defeats in title bouts. Fundora, considered a long shot coming into the fight, managed to unseat Tszyu in what has been described as a gruesome encounter. Following the fight, Tszyu's team faced criticism for their handling of the situation, particularly regarding cut management and the decision to allow Tszyu to continue fighting despite his impaired vision.
Tim Tszyu’s trainer has slammed critics of their cut management and the doctor who allowed the Aussie star’s fight to go on, revealing the extent of the damage suffered. FULL STORY: https://t.co/mtvcwJlVum https://t.co/9WaUfZlvkj
Tim Tszyu’s loss to Sebastian Fundora was the result of bad luck, good intentions and difficult decisions. In the first of two Fighting Words coming out this week — that's right, two of 'em — I examine the choices that were made and their consequences. https://t.co/iJnjtN5A8y
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‘Couldn’t see anything’: Tim Tszyu reacts to split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora https://t.co/6a4j1W3B8q
Tim Tszyu’s team made some HUGE mistakes vs. Sebastian Fundora https://t.co/3H8GDWmA7n https://t.co/IDERfyxtgu
Blood streaming from his head and vision impaired, Tim Tszyu kept fighting despite being on the wrong end of the judges split decision. Read more: https://t.co/4ouQg0ZRSI https://t.co/4uLDboPfeU
Tim Tszyu was left covered in blood in his world title defeat — but the biggest blow was delivered by officials hours after the fight. https://t.co/TwjyVO2kq2
Sebastian Fundora Defeats Tim Tszyu to Win “The Battle of Young Bloods!” https://t.co/moeWHCqWZU https://t.co/3uyzV8vBBM
'We're Gladiators,' Says Sebastian Fundora After Sharing Vegas Bloodbath with Tim Tszyu https://t.co/okiEoG9zco
Tim Tszyu in shock ‘bloodbath’ points loss against Sebastian Fundora after boxing icon’s son’s suffers horror cut https://t.co/YQ0SOwk9nL
In gruesome bloodbath, @SebastianFundo1 edges Tim Tszyu by split decision for WBO/vacant WBC 154 titles. Read my & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: https://t.co/D3WhAuMu7M #TszyuFundora #PBConPrime @SampsonBoxing @premierboxing @TGBpromotions @abnermares @BCusterTV @PrimeVideo https://t.co/eBkKEw1FHn
Tim Tszyu adjusted to Sebastian Fundora on 11 days’ notice then fought with limited vision for 10 rounds after he caught an elbow. “The momentum was rolling, swinging hard in the first two rounds, and then boom, you're blinded completely.” ESPN story: https://t.co/OgZBSAsTqT
This fight is crazy!! #TszyuFundora Both fighters bleeding badly. In the end #Fundora wins via split decision. @News3LV https://t.co/dcYDykjBSD
That’s a harsh weekend for Australian #boxing. Liam Wilson and Michael Zerafa get knocked out in title bouts and Tszyu suffers a horrendous cut, bleeds profusely for 10 rounds and loses his world title in a very close fight. #TszyFundora
Late-Substitute And Long Shot Sebastian Fundora Unseats Tim Tszyu In Bloody Las Vegas Battle https://t.co/Zi0HUGA0MA
The new unified champion at 154 pounds, @SebastianFundo1! 🏆 #TszyuFundora #CircaLasVegas #PBConPRIME @CircaSports https://t.co/zgL0O7vchQ