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Tszyu: I faced adversity for the first time

Unbeaten WBO #1 Tim Tszyu rose from an early knockdown before finding his footing and securing a twelve round unanimous decision over Terrell Gausha on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

“It was all so quick,” said Tszyu of the knockdown. “It was good that I faced adversity for the first time and I was able to come back. All respect to my opponent, Terrell Gausha. He’s a hell of a warrior and he’s a true gentleman. It was a simple flash knockdown. It was perfect timing. He’s a former Olympian. He’s got great credentials. That’s a great lesson for myself. I got back up and I dug deep.

“I felt in control the whole time. I kept the pressure on. I wasn’t going to back down. He kept landing shots but I said, ‘I’m going to keep coming forward and keep fighting.’ I kept my composure but I just kept saying to myself that this is a new round. I have to dig deep and I have to catch up here. I felt like I did that. I put the pressure on. I didn’t take one step backwards. I kept going on.

“I’ll definitely be there for Charlo vs. Castaño. I’ll definitely be watching. I’m coming for the two boys. Whoever wants it, come get it.”