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Fundora Halts Tszyu in Seventh Round to Retain WBC Super-Welterweight Title

After his seventh-round stoppage loss, Tszyu has been discharged from hospital with his promoter emphasizing his long-term health over any immediate return.

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Sebastian Fundora knocks down Tim Tszyu on the way to retaining his WBC super welterweight title
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Overview

  • Sebastian Fundora retained his WBC super-welterweight title with a seventh-round technical knockout after Tszyu declined to continue at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Standing 6ft 6in tall, Fundora used his height and reach advantage to dictate the pace and keep Tszyu at bay throughout the rematch.
  • Tszyu was knocked down in the opening round and suffered a cut above his eye in round two, which contributed to his decision not to answer the bell for round eight.
  • Tszyu was discharged from hospital after the fight, and his promoter George Rose stressed that his long-term health will guide any decision on his future.
  • Tszyu’s loss stalls his bid to become a two-time world champion and leaves him at a career crossroads after losing three of his last four fights.