Boxing legend Michael Buffer slams Tim Tszyu vs Carlos Ocampo fight organisers for ripping off fans

Iconic ring announcer Michael Buffer is a huge fan of Tim Tszyu, but he’s not judging the organizers of the Aussie’s fight with Carlos Ocampo, knocking them down in front of short-change fans by blocking their view of the action with very thick ropes wrapped around the ring.

Tszyu retained his WBO intermediate super welterweight title by stopping the Mexican in just 77 seconds in an instant-and-you-will-it performance at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

His dominating performance was a chilling warning to undisputed world champion Jermell Charlo, who he should fight for the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF titles before October 1.

Tszyu’s performance was praised by the boxing world, including legendary ring announcer Buffer – the voice behind the famous boxing slogan ‘Let’s get ready to rumble!’

“Young Tszyu looks like the best father Tszyu!” Buffer tweeted after the event.

Buffer says ring rope size has been ‘ridiculous’ for years but Sunday’s event was an ‘disgrace’ to the fans and judges

However, he was not impressed with the way the ring was set up for the event, with sponsors’ logos on the ropes.

“The thickness of the ring ropes is getting out of hand, by the way,” he wrote.

It’s been ridiculous for years, but this event is just an embarrassment to the fans [view] in their seats and even in front of the ringside jurors!’

It’s also not the first time Buffer has taken down the organizers of a Tszyu fight.

When the Sydneysider took on American Tony Harrison in March, Buffer shared an image of the fight, comparing it to a shot from 1982 when Larry Holmes fought Gerry Cooney.

Buffer tweeted, “Remember when fans could sit ringside or lower level and see the action in the ring? Now this is a shame! Look at 40 years ago and now!’

He later added, “Look at the super-wide ring ropes for advertising and promotion!”

Many fight fans supported Buffer’s view, saying the thick ropes affect viewers’ ability to see the action.

Buffer took aim at organizers with a similar complaint when Tszyu fought Tony Harrison

‘All right, sir! The ringside and floor seats must struggle to see much with those thicker ropes,’ one replied.

“Advertising literally gets in the way of fans appreciating the sport,” said another.

‘Definitely my friend. I can’t imagine some of those high dollar/high rollers haven’t complained enough to get the change back,” said a third.

Meanwhile, Australian boxing great Jeff Fenech said on Main Event that Tszyu had been “excellent” in his demolition of Ocampo.

And former world champion Shawn Porter believes Tszyu’s confidence was so great that the Australian should be considered the favorite against Charlo.

“That’s the key word there — trust. He’s busy physically,” he said on the Main Event.

Buffer compared ropes used in Tszyu’s fight with Harrison to a famous heavyweight fight from 40 years ago

“He is growing in the ring in terms of experience and mentality.

‘Knowing what you see and taking control where possible. Now his confidence is growing.

“This is a big problem for Charlo. Look at all this momentum on Tim Tszyu’s side.

Everything is on Tim’s side to win this fight.

“In fact, I guarantee that even from a bookmaker’s point of view, if bookmakers don’t see Tim as the favourite, they favor Charlo.

“Tim Tszyu is now the favorite to win and go unchallenged.”