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.