Tim Tszyu sacks entire team ahead of Spence fight

Tim Tszyu has made a drastic change to his fight preparation ahead of his bout with Errol Spence Jr., according to major media reports. The Australian boxer sacked his entire team less than a month after his latest victory, including head trainer Pedro Diaz, strategic adviser Mike Altamura, and manager Darcy Ellis. Jeff Fenech has confirmed he is set to become Tszyu's new head trainer and manager. According to research from five sources, Tszyu and Fenech finalized the move over dinner at Sydney's Grappa restaurant on Wednesday evening. They will start planning for a fight against Errol Spence Jr. from Friday morning.

Tszyu's recent record has raised concerns about his performance. According to major media reports, he has three losses in his last six fights, losing the WBO light middleweight title and missing out on the IBF and WBC light middleweight belts. Since his loss to Sebastian Fundora, Tszyu has recorded back-to-back unanimous decision wins over Anthony Velazquez and Denis Nurja. However, research from five sources indicates that Tszyu's win over Nurja on April 5 was a 10-round decision, but he was still getting hit more than he should against a limited opponent. This has led to questions about his form and readiness for a top-tier opponent like Spence.

Fenech was one of the more outspoken voices against Tszyu's corner's decision to let him continue with a sickening cut in his first loss to Fundora, according to major media reports. Research from five sources suggests that Tszyu's decision to sack Diaz after just two wins indicates he doesn't like what he sees in the mirror. Hiring Fenech, who has publicly trashed Diaz's training methods, is a reactionary move, according to research from five sources. Fenech expressed confidence in Tszyu's potential, stating, "I'm 100 percent convinced that Tim Tszyu can be world champion again."

This is the second time since October that Tszyu has made such a drastic change, after sacking manager Glen Jennings and trainer Igor Goloubev, according to major media reports. The pattern of instability in his team raises questions about his long-term strategy. Fenech has hired one of the greatest legal teams in Australia to deal with Tszyu's ongoing battle with former manager Glen Jennings, according to Jeff Fenech. Fenech said he has one of the best legal teams in Australia helping with all that. He added, "I'm 100 per cent confident that, when it comes time to go into camp for Spence, that won't be a distraction at all."

Lawyers for Tszyu and his former manager will meet early next month to broker a settlement over a breach-of-contract dispute, according to research from five sources. The exact nature of the legal dispute between Tszyu and Jennings remains unclear. The outcome of these negotiations could affect Tszyu's preparation for the Spence fight.

Tszyu's relationship with his brother Nikita has soured, according to major media reports. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Nikita Tszyu described that Tim told him not to show up at the fight. Tim responded with two laughing emojis when Nikita explained he missed the win over Nurja due to illness, according to major media reports. The falling out stems from Tim's axing of Glen Jennings, according to major media reports. The two have engaged in legal representation over money and Nikita sided with Jennings, who still manages 'The Butcher', according to major media reports. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Nikita Tszyu described that he does not care at this point. The current status of their relationship and its potential impact on Tszyu's career remains unknown.

How the change in trainer and manager will impact Tszyu's performance against Errol Spence Jr. is uncertain. The legal issues with Glen Jennings may or may not be resolved before the fight, and their effect on Tszyu's preparation is unclear. The exact nature of the legal dispute between Tim Tszyu and former manager Glen Jennings has not been disclosed. The current status of Tim Tszyu's relationship with his brother Nikita and whether it will affect his career also remains unknown.