Recently, in a Zoom online talk show, well-known boxing commentator Andy J. Veteran Dan Rafael sits down to discuss last week's sensational boxing bout between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fondor, as well as current heavyweight boxing superstar Anthony Joshua's dynamics and future plans.
For this "bloody battle" between Ciyou and Fontola, Raphael expressed his admiration. During the match, he was plagued by a severe cut to the top of his head, which was unable to stop bleeding effectively due to a lack of fat and cushioning tissue under the skin of his head, resulting in a huge tactical problem for him to see severely and blood into his eyes for most of the 10-round and even end-of-second rounds. Fontola, on the other hand, suffered a broken nose in the first round, and although the bleeding was not as severe as that of Tszyu, the nosebleed into his throat made him a huge challenge in the match. Rafael candidly expressed his surprise that the referee, the doctor or his team did not stop the game due to Tszyu's visual impairment, but he also admitted that the medical experts on the scene should be the ones who know the athlete's health best.
At the same time, the conversation turned to Anthony Joshua's boxing prospects. Rafael noted that Joshua is now in a great position to have a great chance both in the IBF title fight and a potential showdown of the century with Tyson Fury. Joshua is expected to face the winner of the IBF title battle between Hergovich and Duis, and it is widely believed that as long as the parties continue to go according to plan, a clash between Joshua and Fury will happen, not a question of if. Saudi Arabia's financial backing and determination to promote top-level boxing matches, as well as the success of Usyk's past bouts against Fury, Bedbiev and others, make it highly likely that the Joshua vs. Fury fight, a heavyweight generational matchup, will be repeated.
In terms of recent developments, Rafael revealed that Hrgovic and Duis will face off as part of a five-on-five series on June 1 for the IBF Vacant Championship, which is largely finalised. As for the match between Deontay Wilder and Zhang Zhilei, although it has been a little calm, there is no news that there is any problem with the progress, and the relevant authorities are preparing to hold a press conference in London, at which the details of the five-on-five series including Bedbiev and Bivol, Zhang Zhilei and Wild will be officially announced.
In addition, Rafael reflected on the Commonwealth Heavyweight Title clash between Fabio Wardley, another British heavyweight boxer, and fra Clark, which he said was also an unforgettable matchup that not only met the expectations of the crowd, but also added to the boxing extravaganza of the weekend.
To sum up, whether it is the bloody fights of the past or the future direction of Joshua's career, the boxing world has always maintained a high level of attention and enthusiasm. From the tenacity of Tszyu and Fontola, to the potential fight of the century between Joshua and Fury, to the gradual implementation of many new events, boxing fans will undoubtedly be in for round after round of excitement and suspense.