Tim Tszyu vs Erislandy Lara

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by d4n1elc, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:05 AM.


Who would win?

  1. Tszyu

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    52.5%

  2. Lara

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  1. d4n1elc

    d4n1elc DLC Full Member

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    After Tim Tszyu (28-3) comfortably beats Errol Spence Jr at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney, an event I got the opportunity to watch in person at the venue, he proceeded to call out Erislandy Lara (32-3-3), current WBA Middleweight World Champion, stating that he feels comfortable at 160 and would like a portion of the middleweight belts.

    Currently rated #3 by BoxRec at 160, only below Carlos Adames and Lara, Tszyu has won 4 of his last 5 fights, and although only 1 was via knockout, all 3 decisions were clear and certain. In his only loss out of those 5 fights, he took an immense beating from the tallest 153 champion of all time, Sebastian Fundora.

    As for his contemporary and call-out victim Erislandy Lara, he's rated #1 by BoxRec, and has won all his last 5 fights, 3 by knockout. 1 by corner retirement and 1 by unanimous decision. His most recent loss, a split decision to Jarrett Hurd and gave his only other 2 losses (Canelo Alvarez and Paul Williams) a close fight.

    If this fight were to happen in Australia I would purchase tickets in a heartbeat. But if this were to really happen, who would win and how/why?
     
    d4n1elc, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:05 AM
    d4n1elc, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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  2. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Tim Tszyu first thoughts. But only due to Lara's age. I haven't seen him fight since he knocked out zerafa. Tszyu didn't impress me tbh. He'd have to improve on today's performance.
     
    NoChin, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:22 AM
    NoChin, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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  3. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lara wins
     
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:55 AM
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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  4. Bubba

    Bubba Hey, It's Enrico Pallazzo! Full Member

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    Why didn't Tim call put Adames, Ramos or Bentley?
     
    Bubba, Jul 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
    Bubba, Jul 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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  5. ILikeBoxingForRealz

    ILikeBoxingForRealz Active Member Full Member

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    Initial bet would be on Tim due to Lara's age/inactivity (last fight being Dec of '25) and Tim's performance last night vs Spence whom himself wasn't active for 3 long years but as of right now Tim beats Lara.
     
    ILikeBoxingForRealz, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:08 AM
    ILikeBoxingForRealz, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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  6. SupaKat

    SupaKat New Member Full Member

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    Strange how Lara is so content with his once a year fight.
     
    SupaKat, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
    SupaKat, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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  7. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lara never lost to Williams! It was one of the worst robberies I ever seen! As for who would win, i pick Lara clearly, unless he starts to show his age and get old over night.
     
    m.s., Jul 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
    m.s., Jul 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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  8. Hi-Tek-Lomo

    Hi-Tek-Lomo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Isn't Lara like 50 year's old? How is he still relevant?
     
    Hi-Tek-Lomo, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:20 AM
    Hi-Tek-Lomo, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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  9. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lara is the best fighter at 160
     
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:34 AM
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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  10. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    holds a belt and no one’s lining up to fight him

    he’s the best at 160
     
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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  11. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    when no one wants to fight you, that happens
     
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
    vargasfan1985, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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  12. Sandman_

    Sandman_ The Phoenix flew & the Big Fish knew Full Member

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    B/c he didn't know they had belts. Only knew Lara.
     
    Sandman_, Jul 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
    Sandman_, Jul 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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  13. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Good matchup.
     
    Babality, Jul 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
    Babality, Jul 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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  14. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Lara by one of his occasional out of nowhere horrific KO1's that he's known for. We've already seen the difference in punching power between Spence and Lara with Danny Garcia.
     
    CST80, Jul 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
    CST80, Jul 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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  15. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    This. It will be Lara vs Zerafa all over again
     
    Usyk is the best, Jul 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM
    Usyk is the best, Jul 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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