The former world champion says he is fed up with pre-fight talks and is focused solely on the match on July 25 in Sydney

Tim Tszyu says he’s not interested in exchanging words with Errol Spence Jr. ahead of their fight on July 25 in Sydney. The former world champion also rejected Shakur Stevenson’s comments and insisted he remains focused on the task in front of him.

“No, it’s fine. He talks about it and it doesn’t matter. It is what it is. I don’t get into that type of slapping anymore, you know? I’m just here to hurt,” Tszyu told Jai McAllister Boxing.

Earlier in the interview, Tszyu said he believes he is at his best when he has no distractions and his attention is solely on boxing.

“The version? Just content, content. And when I’m content, I think that’s the most risky part. You know, when you’re focused on what you have to do and you don’t have these other things around you,” Tszyu said.

He was also asked about comments from Shakur Stevenson, who recently said he hoped Spence would beat him. Tszyu had a brief answer for the undefeated lightweight champion.

“That’s another, another hater. What can you say? I actually like Shakur Stevenson, but I rate Tank Davis better. So yeah, just do it this way,” Tim said.

The fight will take place at a catchweight of 158 pounds. The gala will also feature Jermall Charlo against Koen Mazoudier and Liam Wilson against Stephen Fulton.

Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fighting landscape. His reports focus on the most essential fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.

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Pacquiao has faced every challenge throughout his long professional career, which began in 1995 as a 16-year-old. continues to this day.

His first appearance was at delicate flyweight, but the Filipino icon competed all the way up to super welterweight on his way to an eight-division world title, meaning he has shared the ring with several hefty hitters over the years.

That list includes celebrated heavyweights like Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley, Brandon Rios and Lucas Matthysse, while Pacquiao has also faced legends of the sport like Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya and Juan Manuel Marquez.

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“I can still feel some of the punches he threw at me. Holding on to the ropes isn’t the best place to be when you’re fighting him. He’s also correct. He’s amazing.”

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