With Tim Tszyu Now At Middleweight, Here Are Five Potential Opponents

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What is next for Tim Tszyu?

Tszyu (28-3, 18 KOs) won a 12-round unanimous decision over Errol Spence Jr in Australia, a fight that can best be summed up as depressing. Neither looked great, but Spence looked worse.

Tszyu, working with Jeff Fenech for the first time, secured a win that will prolong his career, as he is a draw in Australia, but seeing him as a viable contender on the world-class stage will take more wins and time. After the win, let’s look at what could be next for Tszyu.

Austin Williams-Vito Mielnicki Jr winner

Why: Take on a credible contender

Williams and Mielnicki Jr. will face off in a crossroads bout. Williams is coming off a loss to Carlos Adames, and Mielnicki has moved around promotionally since his only career defeat. The fight would signal a willingness to fight a solid, deserving contender, though it wouldn’t generate much excitement.

Amari Jones

Why: An exciting U.S. contender

Jones is an exciting middleweight prospect who has organically caught fire. It is unlikely Tszyu would take the high-risk bout against Jones, but it would be a great fight. Jones has already fought twice in Australia in his career.

Yoenli Hernandez

Why: A “Fight of the Year” type bout

Hernandez is a violent, one-speed pressure fighter. I am curious to see how he evolves at the next level, as he reminds me of Ievgen Khytrov. If he were to fight Tszyu, they would never have trouble finding each other.

Jesus Ramos Jr

Why: A really good belt-holder

Ramos Jr is one of the best up-and-comers in the new era of the PBC. Ramos shows traits of a long-reigning titleholder and is very underrated. A bout between him and Tszyu would be a legitimate test for both and establish where they stand.

Erislandy Lara

Why: The oldest (and maybe most vulnerable) champion

Lara is 43. He doesn’t fight that often, and he holds the WBA title. He can still punch really hard and is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. It would be hard not to favor Lara over Tszyu, but it is realistic.