Is Tim Tszyu a better fighter that his father, Kostya?

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  1. MarquisD

    MarquisD Queensbury, NY banned Full Member

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    Tim has been surpassing expectations lately, but would you consider him the superior fighter compared with Kostya when he was in his prime, pound for pound?
     
  2. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He potentially could be,
    but by his current resume?
    Hell no.

    he would have to make Jermell Charlo do a chicken dance (ala Zab Judah)
    & put an aging Canelo on his a$$ (ala JC Chávez) for starters … then he is in the conversation.
     
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  4. MarquisD

    MarquisD Queensbury, NY banned Full Member

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    Resume aside, only considering their overall attributes at similar times in their respective careers, who do you consider the better overall fighter?
     
  5. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kosta
     
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  6. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kostya is better but his son is showing promise & his lineage, we will know in due time - next couple of years for sure.
     
  7. MarquisD

    MarquisD Queensbury, NY banned Full Member

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    Are you expecting Tim to defeat the opponents you mentioned above, or is he destined for a short reign?
     
  8. columbo

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    too soon to tell.
    the kid has potential, but a lot can happen to derail a promising future.
     
  9. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think it’s possible for him.
    & if he does people will start buzzing about him being better then his dad.
     
  10. MarquisD

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    Do you believe Kostya had more grittiness and power, comparatively speaking, or is Tim blessed with similar, perhaps superior, attributes than his father?
     
  11. Hanz Cholo

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    The pedigree is there
    Similiar to his pops
    but still a tad too early to tell based on quality of opposition.
    Makes a difference imo.
     
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  12. MarquisD

    MarquisD Queensbury, NY banned Full Member

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    Do you think he will emerge victorious against his next opponent, Brian Mendoza?
     
  13. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think he could & should.
    but that guy Mendoza is dangerous…. Nothing to lose everything to prove chip on his shoulder kind of guy.
    Always gotta be careful with those especially when you have a famous last name.
     
  14. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    No.

    And never will be.
     
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  15. NoChin

    NoChin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not yet. But he will be.
     
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