Opinion | A lesson in judgment: why Rex Tso’s decision to turn down millions to focus on training will pay off
The Wonder Kid should be applauded as he walks away from potential millions in endorsement contracts so that he can get himself in prime condition for his October showdown with Kohei Kono
Hong Kong boxing hero Rex Tso Sing-yu can teach Chinese superstar Zou Shiming a good lesson – not in the ring, although that’s entirely possible – but a lesson in getting one’s priorities straight.
Hong Kong’s unbeaten super flyweight has made training his priority above everything else – even at the expense of making potential millions.
The 30-year-old southpaw was offered at least eight endorsement contracts since the summer began but he turned them all down.
Why? The reason is simple: Tso wants to be in optimum condition for his October 7 showdown with Japan’s former two-time WBA world champion Kohei Kono.
Now, Tso could have easily made a million or two – everything from opening a shop or promoting another brand name to the masses.
The Hong Kong star had been busy earlier this year shooting commercials for a home appliances and consumer electronics retailer and a telecommunications company, but he has now put his foot down and said no more commercial activities as he wisely chooses to focus on the fight he has been craving for years.