WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu and Keith Thurman met today for their kickoff press conference for their March 30th fight on Amazon Prime PPV at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Thurman Takes the Offensive
Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) seemed to relish working over Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) with his trash-talking skills, and it was a knockout win for the former WBA & WBO welterweight champion.
Interestingly, it looked like Thurman either got a hair transplant or wore a toupee. He now has a full head of hair where previously there was none. With the money Thurman has got, it’s about time he got some hair.
Keith Thurman: “I love everything about this. I love the stage. I love the action in the main event,” said Thurman during today’s kickoff press conference for his non-title fight on March 30th on Amazon Prime PPV.
“Unfortunately, the [WBO junior middleweight] title will not be on the line, but his pride will be, and that’s good enough for me.”
Tszyu Fires Back with Confidence
Tim Tszyu: “You bring that energy. I want that energy coming into the fight because when I do, and mark my words, I will knock you out under twelve rounds.”
Thurman: “You can try, my man, but you’re going to get more than energy. You are going to get these hands, baby, upon your face.”
Tszyu: “You’re going to be running, and I’m going to be catching you like a little gazelle.”
Thurman: “Your flat feet, slow. In Australia, that’s an island very far away. I didn’t know flat-footed Mexicans were born in Australia, Tszyu. Mexican, Tszyu. What you going to do?”
Tszyu: “I’ve got a Mexican style, but Mexican styles are one of the greatest styles in the world. So, don’t be disrespecting Mexican styles.”
Thurman: “I ain’t lost to no Mexicans. Do your research. Watch more tape. Watch more tape if you want to debate.”
Tszyu: “Don’t be running.”
Thurman: “I haven’t lost to no flat-footed, slow Mexicans.”
Tszyu: “Don’t be running like a gazelle.”
Thurman: “‘Please, let me beat you up, Keith. Please let me beat you up. Can I punch you in the face? Can I punch you? Please, please.”
Tszyu: “In the middle of the ring.”
Thurman: “I’ll be right there, baby. I’ll be right there. I won’t be hard to find.”
Tszyu: “Beautiful, that’s what I want.”
