Tim won the fight via unanimous decision but was irked by his dad, who couldn't contain his emotion in the front row and unwittingly distracted his son. He went to further retain the 2nd of those titles in March 2021, July 2021, November 2021, and March 2022. Not sure My little sister is a bit sick so I think hes looking after her. So well see how it all pans out. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Its the scene every Aussie sports fan [7] Tim's first sporting interest began to develop at the age of six when enrolled in gymnastics and later switched sports to association football at the age of 10. Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has announced his arrival on the international stage with a unanimous points decision over Terrell Gausha in his much 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. We argued a lot and she cried many times. The home-town favourite expects Harrison's renowned right jab to pose the biggest challenge but expects to be too strong physically for the American. 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. Natalia, holding Tim in her arms, walked straight to the legendary trainer and thanked him for saving her husband from further damage. "Just to be smart. If he met someone else I cant do anything about it. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. The home-town favourite expects Harrison's renowned right jab to pose the biggest challenge but expects to be too strong physically for the American. Just like a hungry, hungry lion ready to eat," Tszyu said. [3] He is the son of former world champion boxer Kostya Tszyu[4] and older brother of Nikita Tszyu. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. 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. Asked on Wednesday if his dad would be attending, Tszyu said: Im not sure, mate. Kostya was inducted into boxings hall of fame in 2011 alongside Mike Tyson. Harry Murphy | Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images Financial technology giant Revolut reported its first-ever annual profit in 2021, according to financial accounts released Wednesday, as subscriptions to its paid packages and overall usage of its app grew sharply. Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. Family is the most important thing in my life. Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. A portrait of Tszyu by Ksenija Hrnjak was a finalist for the 2022 Archibald Prize. 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. New to Kayo? KOs. "I pray a lot, not just for my son but the other boys he fights, that they'll all be safe," she said. "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. He is an important man there and he is where he belongs. [19], In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated Steve Spark via a third-round TKO. The opportunity to showcase the Tszyu legacy at Moscow's famous Red Square, according to Jennings, would be "icing on the cake". After suffering a first round knockdown, Tszyu recovered and dominated from the 2nd round to win convincingly by unanimous decision, 114-113, 116-111 and 115-112. Tszyu, who is scheduled to take on fellow local Michael Zerafa on July 7 in Newcastle, is aiming to be the mandatory challenger for the winner of Charlo-Castano. I know that some people wont want to hear this, but this is the truth.. 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. He had later joined the University of Technology Sydney, a public research university in Sydney, to pursue a business degree. Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, not sure," Tim said. This wont change our life, Natalia said, tears welling in her eyes as she watched her husbands win in Las Vegas from home in Sydney. It will be the same life and he will be the same person he was before the fight.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Try and not get hit too much," Tszyu said. Don't expect his dad to be in his corner though. By 1993 hed made his debut in America and married Natalia. "It's a brutal sport that she has spent most of her life around," he said. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) A family illness threatens to deny [11] His brother, Nikita, is also a professional boxer. Boxing legend Kostya Tszyu wasnt in his son Tims corner tonight after abandoning his family to start a new life with a model. We came from Russia together in 1992 only for one reason for him to become a world champion, Natalia said. Tim told reporters ahead of his March 12 bout against the USA's Tony Harrison that Kostya could miss the fight because of a family situation. "I'm not sparring yet but I am going hard. The broadness of myself compared to what he is - he goes up, I go out," Tszyu said. WebTim Tszyu showcased his power and skill, targeting the body of former title contender Dennis Hogan on the way to a TKO victory. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? They head off to I wasn't going to back down. Anti-war protesters. Tim Tszyu is still in that spot after his dramatic victory over the game but ultimately out-gunned Terrell Gausha, maintaining his momentum towards a world title "Of course [I'm confident]; this fight's the beginning. Tszyus career ended in 2005 when Johnny Lewis stopped his fight against Ricky Hatton in the 11th round. If my husband wants to stay in Russia, let him stay there. My little sisters a little bit [18], On 31 March 2021, Tszyu, ranked #9 by The Ring, #1 by the WBO, #3 by the IBF, #7 by the WBA and #11 by the WBC fought Dennis Hogan who was ranked #10 by the WBC. Try and not get hit too much, Tszyu said. It was very hard at the start. "They wanted to put Kostya's fight in [Moscow's] Red Square but it was a difficult time.". But his wife and children missed Australia and the family quickly returned to Sydney. My little sisters just a little bit sick right now, so I think hes looking after her at the moment. But while he preserved his unbeaten record from 21 fights, Tszyu knows he must improve after his defences were exposed by the former Olympian Gausha. The fierce, talented Australian has created a stir in his native country and climbed the junior middleweight rankings with resounding victories over the likes of former champion Jeff Horn, Dennis Hogan and, most recently, Takeshi Inoue. Natalia left her job as a hairdresser earning a few roubles a week and joined Kostya on a. two-day train trip to Moscow before a 24-hour flight to Sydney. The broadness of myself compared to what he is - he goes up, I go out, Tszyu said. 01 Mar 2023 05:25:09 ORDER ON MAIN EVENT ON KAYO SPORTS >. The company reported 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. 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. 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. "It'll be good to see my dad; he'll be at the fight, it's a big one," Tszyu said. Round-by-Round coverage: How Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul played out, WBO orders Crawford title defense vs. Rocha, Serrano injured; rematch with Taylor postponed, Fury wins split decision to hand Paul first loss, Davis-Garcia bout finalized, moved to April 22, Sources: Taylor, Lopez agree to June 10 title bout, British officials looking into Lara spitting incident, Inside the creation of Jake Paul's 'Stardust Warriors' trunks, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Thorslund, Fundora solidify spots after dominant performances, Divisional rankings: Lara still No. Jennings was also Kostya's manager and has known Tim since he was a baby. Web"My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." WebTszyu arrived in the U.S. this past Sunday. I felt in control the whole time," Tszyu said. The kids have built their lives without their father, she told the Daily Mail. The home-town favourite expects Harrisons renowned right jab to pose the biggest challenge but expects to be too strong physically for the American. I hope he's not on vacation.". Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". Home Rockdale, New South Wales, AUS. Watch undefeated Aussie superstar Tim Tszyu return to the ring for his biggest fight yet versus USAs former world champion Tony Harrison for an Interim WBO Super Welterweight title LIVE Sunday March 12. My little sisters a little bit sick right now so I think hes looking after her at the moment, Tszyu said on Wednesday. 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. (Mark Evans/Getty Images) Kostya hasn't seen Tim fight in the flesh since he debuted against Zorran Cassady at the SCG in 2016. "I've watched him grow from a boy to a man.". 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. He is 18 from 18 14 by knockout but an insatiable Tim Tszyu maintains he is only just getting started as he eyes global boxing stardom. 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. Although Tim is taller than his dad and fights at super welterweight,two weight divisions higher than the light welterweight division that Kostya unified in 2001, Jennings describes the similarities between the two as striking. Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. Excitement is now building for a world title fight after Tszyu's clinical fifth-round TKO victory over Dennis Hogan in Newcastle last month. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. RECORD. "[Either] the next one or a few more fights after that will be for the world title.". The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Kostya was never in the kids lives, Kostya disappeared from the kids lives when he left them at Bookmakers have installed Charlo as the firm favourite to unify the division. I had concerns, but now I'm feeling good. "Honestly, I'm telling you as a mother from the bottom of my heart, I didn't want to see [more] blood, I didn't want to see pain," Ms Tszyu said. I cant say we chat every single day, but we are father and son. 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