For WBO Junior Middleweight interim title. The great Kostya had planned to walk Tszyu into the ring for his unified world title bout with Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas in January before the blockbuster was cancelled after the American broke his left hand in training. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Even if Kostya isn't at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday week, Tszyu said he'd received the same old advice as usual in how to beat Harrison. Unfortunately though, Kostya is now unlikely to be ringside as planned. Harrison (29-3-1, 21KO) has been mouthing off about Tszyu (21-0, 15KO) being out of his league, but the Sydney slayer is confident he will have the last laugh. Tim Tszyu is an Australian professional boxer who had won all 21 of his professional bouts, as of May 2022, 15 of them via knockout. Anti-war protesters. Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. We could not speak English and it was hard even to shop. | 03:00, Tony Harrison touches down in Australia | 06:11, Tim Tszyu revealed to Fox Sports Australia. Is it too early for him? Kostya Tszyu returned home to poverty-stricken Serov in central Russia from the 1991 boxing world championships in Sydney with a gold medal and a new dream. "I hope he's (Charlo) going to start soon, too. They shared a warm embrace before a stony face-to-face pose in front of the cameras, with Tszyu warning the 32-year-old Harrison (29-3-1, 21KO) the time for niceness was over. EXCLUSIVE: 'Sad' development as boxing hands out belts 'like ice cream', says Jeff Fenech, Tim Tszyu's stinging words for 'fragile' USA rival Tony Harrison. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' In July 2021, he captured the vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title. His mother Natalia knew her son was destined for greatness in the ring even though she did everything to deter him from following the footsteps of his famous father and former undisputed world champion, Kostya Tszyu. Web"My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." Three years after leaving his family, Tszyu proposed and married Tatiana on the same day. Only 12 days out from his WBO championship showdown against American Tony Harrison, Tszyu confirmed he will likely be walking out for the biggest fight of his life without dad beside him. Two months later, Tszyu debuted on the undercard of Jeff Fenechs famous first defeat against Azumah Nelson, knocking out his opponent in 70 seconds. About 4 years later, he had switched to soccer and was selected to play for multiple local representative teams. Hit your opponent more than he hits you.. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. Darcey Silva Asks Sister Stacey to Shave Her Butt to Make It 'Slap-Worthy' for Her Upcoming Date. [8] As a soccer player, he was selected to play for multiple local representative teams[9] but his interest in the sport began to wane at the age of 13 when he temporarily relocated to Moscow with his family for a few months before returning to Sydney. "He's tall. We came from Russia together in 1992 only for one reason for him to become a world champion, Natalia said. A portrait of Tszyu by Ksenija Hrnjak was a finalist for the 2022 Archibald Prize. She was very homesick and lonely. The sisters appeared to be loving the spotlight while flashing wide smiles and posing for a few glammed-up shots during the event. According to Tszyu's manager Glen Jennings, Kostya was commentating on the fight in Russia for local TV and called to congratulate Tim afterwards. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. Jake Paul busted as $360k tattoo disappears, Beat his a***: Tszyu, US star throw down, destroying Horn via an eighth-round stoppage, Unbelievable class after boxing slaughter, Late drama in spiteful Horn-Tszyu circus. By 1993 hed made his debut in America and married Natalia. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. ', "That fight was a walk in the park for me and I think this is going to be a repeat.". Natasha, then 13-year-old Tim and his younger siblings missed Australia and it wasnt long before the family moved back to Sydney. Right now Im just itching. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. "I pray a lot, not just for my son but the other boys he fights, that they'll all be safe," she said. "So we'll see how it all pans out. And what Ive done to get into this position, its been all on my own.. So well see how it pans out. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. "Of course, every parent is proud of their kids but I'm definitely very proud of Tim," she said. They head off to "We're completely different body shapes and, as they say, you twitch it in half when you've got a body like that in front of you. "Boxing's quite simple, man. Thats what Australias got - weve got this talk in America that were only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. We are on the phone and we communicate on WhatsApp. "It's simple, a flash knockdown. The Australian boxer, set to clash with champion Jermell Charlo for all four super welterweight belts in Las Vegas, hasn't seen the former undisputed super lightweight champion for almost three years. He is an important man there and he is where he belongs. "That's what Australia's got - we've got this talk in America that we're only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. Although his father was a world champion boxer, Tims first sporting interest was gymnastics and he had even enrolled in a local training center when he was 6 years old. Me going to Russia has never broken any bond or any relationship with Tim, Kostya said. Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has announced his arrival on the international stage with a unanimous points decision over Terrell Gausha in his much NEW TSZYU Tim Tszyus younger brother Nikita is turning professional. "That's what Australia's got - we've got this talk in America that we're only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. Trying to hang on, a desperate Gausha was warned for holding in the sixth round before winning the seventh after landing two more lethal rights to Tszyu's head. The fact hes not here doesnt bother me. By nationality, He is Russian, and currently, his food habit is mix vegetarian & non-vegetarian. Ed Sheeran surprises St Kilda players ahead of blockbuster MCG shows, Australian great lashes out at glaringly obvious problem with third Test, AFL star heartbroken after losing best friend in freak accident, Australia shock India in dominant first day of third Test in Indore, Global football icon and World Cup record-holder dead, aged 89, Disgraced AFL superfan breaks silence after avoiding jail, Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad might miss world title bout, Australia in dominant position after Indias first innings collapse. 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Tough talk on the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Tszyu, the son of boxing legend Kostya, turned in a commanding performance against Japan's Takeshi Inoue at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday evening to remain undefeated at 20-0 (15 KOs). Kostya hasnt seen Tim fight in the flesh since he debuted against Zorran Cassady at Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. "He's tall. Kostya Tszyu set to miss son's Sydney world title fight By Darren Walton Updated February 28 2023 - 8:53pm, first published 8:28pm A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. Even if Kostya isnt at Sydneys Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday week, Tszyu said hed received the same old advice as usual in how to beat Harrison. Excitement is now building for a world title fight after Tszyu's clinical fifth-round TKO victory over Dennis Hogan in Newcastle last month. The 28-year-old is bidding to follow in Kostya's footsteps and join an elite group of father-son boxing world champions, including Julio Cesar Chavez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Leon and Corey Spinks. [15], He won the WBC-ABCO Continental light-middleweight title in his seventh bout, with a UD over Wade Ryan. 3 minute read. Boxing fans have been left puzzled after an expensive tattoo on Jake Pauls arm was nowhere to be seen in his fight with Tommy Fury. The following Darcey Silva Asks Sister Stacey to Shave Her Butt to Make It 'Slap-Worthy' for Her Upcoming Date Darcey Silva is getting ready from head to toe for her first date with new suitor Cicero. Were completely different body shapes and, as they say, you twitch it in half when youve got a body like that in front of you. And, despite all Kostya's accomplishments, there was one thing in his career that he never managed to achieve something Tim's management team hope to rectify. "I thought 'f*** it, I'm going to keep coming forward and keep fighting. "She is a nervous wreck on fight night," Tim said. "I remember when in 1992 we came to this country with Tim's father and the story was From Russia with Love," Ms Tszyu said. I've got this fire burning in my belly. "I'm not sparring yet but I am going hard. ORDER ON MAIN EVENT ON KAYO SPORTS >. The unbeaten Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) will take the 32-year-old Harrison (29-3-1, 21 KOs) to the deep end and not let him have any air. "[Either] the next one or a few more fights after that will be for the world title.". 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Background: Tszyu, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu, will be making his U.S. debut against Gausha. "There's plenty of bones to break as well.". Tim Tszyu did what he set out to do in his unanimous-decision victory over Terrell Gausha on Saturday, which was to prove that hes among the best 154-pounders on the planet. Kaylea Titford, who suffered from spina bifida, was found dead at her home in Newtown, Powys, in October 2020 after her parents allowed her to become morbidly obese during lockdown. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol keeps winning and moving up; Haney earns top 10 spot, A megafight is set: Here's what's at stake when Gervonta Davis faces Ryan Garcia in April, Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials, Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury: How to watch the fight on ESPN+ PPV. Watch selected international Boxing events Live & On-Demand on Kayo. "Right now I'm just itching. Boxings quite simple, man. In November 2021, he secured theWBO Asia Pacific light-middleweight title. Before Christmas, Tim Tszyu revealed to Fox Sports Australia that he would need to have a chat with the old man about what was expected on fight night. The 23 year old was an outstanding amateur before walking away from Tszyu certainly showed great courage to climb off the canvas and continue pushing forward trying to attack the American, who himself has never been floored in his own 24-fight career. The opportunity to showcase the Tszyu legacy at Moscow's famous Red Square, according to Jennings, would be "icing on the cake". It would also mark a fitting tribute for an immigrant woman who left her homeland as a 19-year-old to start a better life. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. "It'll be good to see my dad; he'll be at the fight, it's a big one," Tszyu said. The nature of his relationship with his three eldest children in Australia depends on who you ask. Bookmakers have installed Charlo as the firm favourite to unify the division. Ive got an empty stomach and Im ready to eat and fill it up (with Tony Harrison).. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/natalia-tim-tszyu-nervous-boxing-kostya/100062188, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, Marie has been charged with reprehensible crimes. Before, dad always saw me as his little boy. My little sisters a little bit sick right now so I think hes looking after her at the moment, Tszyu said on Wednesday. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. "I haven't seen him for a long time, since the pandemic [began in 2020]; it'll be good to see him and of course get a few tips.". Weve got great ability here, weve got great talent here and were here to shock the world.. With nothing left to prove as an amateur, Tszyu would pass up the Barcelona Games, turn professional and move Down Under. Read more But he has no desire to After a five-hour layover in LA they decamped for Las Vegas. [20], In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated a very resilient Takeshi Inoue, with a convincing unanimous decision win, winning on all three scorecards, 120-107, 120-107 and 119-108. Former world champion Kostya was set to complete the ringwalk with Tim for his scheduled bout against Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas in January, but the encounter was canned when the American broke his left hand while sparring. But it wasnt all smooth sailing. 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