He retained those 2 titles in December 2019, August 2020, and December 2020. "All the stars have aligned .. if it wasn't for my hands it would have been a really, really long wait," he said. Darcey Silva Asks Sister Stacey to Shave Her Butt to Make It 'Slap-Worthy' for Her Upcoming Date. And what Ive done to get into this position, its been all on my own.. Family is the most important thing in my life. "I pray a lot, not just for my son but the other boys he fights, that they'll all be safe," she said. 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. Tim Tszyu has promised to drown his American rival in their world title bout, but Tony Harrison is just as confident. I've got this fire burning in my belly. "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. In October 2017, he won the vacant WBC (World Boxing Council)ABCO (Asian Boxing Council) Continental light-middleweight title. Got me on perfect timing," Tszyu said. (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 got this fire burning in my belly. The kids have built their lives without their father, she told the Daily Mail. Nikolay Storonsky, founder and CEO of Revolut. The 28-year-old is bidding to follow in Kostyas 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. But as he repeatedly cited the big cost, he reinforced a broader, more familiar point that could further undercut executive power and enhance the The home-town favourite expects Harrisons renowned right jab to pose the biggest challenge but expects to be too strong physically for the American. Jennings is weighing up options and says Red Square will be reassessed on international travel movements and COVID recommendations. In August 2019, he won the IBF (International Boxing Federation) Australasian and the inaugural WBO (World Boxing Organization) Global light-middleweight titles. He had also studied at the Newington College, an independent Uniting Church primary and secondary day and boarding school for boys, located in Stanmore, Sydney. He attended St George Christian School and Newington College[10] throughout his teenage years and enrolled in a business degree at the University of Technology Sydney following high school graduation. 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"We planned for it but it never happened.". "I've got an empty stomach and I'm ready to eat and fill it up (with Tony Harrison).". [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. "They wanted to put Kostya's fight in [Moscow's] Red Square but it was a difficult time.". Tszyu beat Hogan via a fifth-round TKO. But I want to be home by 6, 7 oclock every night. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. 3 minute read. Do 4 rounds of this Tszyu-inspired workout, taking 2 minutes rest between rounds. I am still busy. Tim Tszyu has revealed Hall of Fame father Kostya is unlikely to be in his corner as initially planned for his first ever world title shot, with a family situation to keep him in Russia. Tim had attended the St. George Christian School, an independent non-denominational Christian primary and secondary day school located in the suburbs of southern Sydney. "I was there when he was born,"Jennings said. "Of course [I'm confident]; this fight's the beginning. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. But his wife and children missed Australia and the family quickly returned to Sydney. After beating all comers from Australia and Japanese warrior Takeshi Inoue in his previous bout, Tszyu was taking Australian boxing's famous family name global for the first time since his world championship-winning father Kostya took out Sharmba Mitchell in his 15th and final fight in the US 16 years ago. Watch selected international Boxing events Live & On-Demand on Kayo. KOs. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. I cant say we chat every single day, but we are father and son. Excitement is now building for a world title fight after Tszyu's clinical fifth-round TKO victory over Dennis Hogan in Newcastle last month. I felt in control the whole time," Tszyu said. We didnt even know how to use a bank.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Tszyu will rent a house near the Las Vegas strip for two months, arriving in December well ahead of the fight. "My little sister's just a little bit sick right now, so I think he's looking after her at the moment. 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. 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. CNN Chief Justice John Roberts pounded away on the price tag about half a trillion dollars for the Biden administrations student loan forgiveness program during oral arguments Tuesday. [16], In November 2019, Tszyu defeated Jack Brubaker by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round. Tim spilled on what his dad had told him during the build-up to his fight against Harrison, who touched down in Sydney on Tuesday morning. 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. 19. Tszyu and Harrison face-off! But Tszyu said that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. The nature of his relationship with his three eldest children in Australia depends on who you ask. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. It is an important life for him. "I think Tim would love to show that to the world.". [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. The cancellation of his showdown with Charlo has left Tszyu without a fight since last March. 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. But it wasnt all smooth sailing. 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. Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. The cancellation of his showdown with Charlo has left Tszyu without a fight since last March. ORDER ON MAIN EVENT ON KAYO SPORTS >. Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, not sure," Tim said. WebRT @AAPSport: "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. Russia-based Kostya has watched from afar as his son dismantled Jeff Horn in 2020 then pushed to mandatory challenger status on the back of a 21-0 record. Tim Tszyu will head to Los Angeles for a maiden bout on foreign soil with the Australian world title contender set to fight American Terrell Gausha at Crypto.com Arena on Mar. Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. Try and not get hit too much," Tszyu said. @darrenwalton reveals why Aussie boxing legend Kostya Tszyu is set to miss being ringside for son Tim's own world title fight. 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. Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. Demi Lovato's sister Madison De La Garza, 21, reveals she has been sober for 230 days by using TikTok 'ancestors' trend Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. He retained the title in both May 2018 and August 2018. I still talk to him but not much. He boarded a flight from Russia, where he lives, and not only surprised Tim with his arrival in Sydney but by sitting ringside. Tim Tszyu has defeated Terrell Gausha via unanimous decision in his American debut to record the biggest win of his career. Asked in December if he was concerned about having the old man back in his corner, as was planned for the Charlo title fight, he laughed: A little bit. [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. Thats what Australias got - weve got this talk in America that were only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. Yet speaking after the fight, Tim revealed how dads thick Russian accent grew so loud, so quickly, during the bout, it became the only voice the boxer could hear as increasingly frustrated -- he battled through a tough six-rounder. Stevie Spark will step in on late notice to fight Tim Tszyu after Michael Zerafa pulled out of their scheduled July 7 bout . "Red Square is a real optionI've been working on for a while," he confirmed. About 4 years later, he had switched to soccer and was selected to play for multiple local representative teams. WebTim Tszyu showcased his power and skill, targeting the body of former title contender Dennis Hogan on the way to a TKO victory. If she could look after him in Russia, why not.. 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. 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. The onslaught from Tszyu continued in the fifth, unleashing the power to literally have Gausha on the ropes. But Tim couldn't be sure when pressed 12 days out from his first title fight.. NEW TSZYU Tim Tszyus younger brother Nikita is turning professional. 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Tim Tszyu warms up during an open training session. Gausha dropped Tszyu in the What my family has given me, I have to give back.. I am such a proud father and I will always be proud of Tim.. The event is an extremely significant one for Australias famed fight family given Nikita Tszyu (4-0) will also look to keep his own undefeated record intact on the undercard against Tasmanian Bo Belbin (7-0). Three years after leaving his family, Tszyu proposed and married Tatiana on the same day. Because the last time my dad saw me fight, I was a boy. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light According to Tszyu's manager Glen Jennings, Kostya was commentating on the fight in Russia for local TV and called to congratulate Tim afterwards. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Score the biggest stories of the week with our newsletter, Ex-England cricketer Bresnan accused of racist language, NBA's Bucks count their winnings from Joe Ingles gamble, Djokovic back at his best to roar into Dubai quarters, Aussie Baff wins world champs snowboard cross silver, Verstappen aiming for a statement start to F1 season. We care about the protection of your data. Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. "[Either] the next one or a few more fights after that will be for the world title.". He has disappeared from Australia, he has set himself up in Moscow and he is remarried with two kids. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Bookmakers have installed Charlo as the firm favourite to unify the division. It's a life Tim Tszyu understands all too well. "Just to be smart, try not get hit too much," Tim said. "It's simple, a flash knockdown. "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. "He's tall. [19], In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated Steve Spark via a third-round TKO. 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. Importantly, Tszyu added that his father, who remarried and returned to Russia when his boys were still young, now understood all this. Natasha, then 13-year-old Tim and his younger siblings missed Australia and it wasnt long before the family moved back to Sydney. "So we'll see how it all pans out. "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. 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. Kostya was never in the kids lives, Kostya disappeared from the kids lives when he left them at a young age. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. I know that some people wont want to hear this, but this is the truth.. 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. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. Read our Privacy Policy. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! 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Right on right. "That's wrong, man. 1 / Sprint 50 metres; jog back. 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. 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. I had concerns, but now I'm feeling good. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. WebSiblings Anastasia Tszyu (Younger Sister), Nikita Tszyu (Younger Brother) (Professional Boxer) Others Boris T. Tszyu (Paternal Grandfather) (Fitter in a Metal Factory), Don't expect his dad to be in his corner though. (Mark Evans/Getty Images) Kostya hasn't seen Tim fight in the flesh since he debuted against Zorran Cassady at Ive got this fire burning in my belly. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. Kostya was inducted into boxings hall of fame in 2011 alongside Mike Tyson. He lives his own life., Tim doesnt seem to be bothered by the situation. [13], After being away from the sport for four years due to a hand injury,[14] Tszyu made his professional debut in December 2016 when he defeated Zorran Cassidy by unanimous decision (UD) at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Me going to Russia has never broken any bond or any relationship with Tim, Kostya said. In 2012, a year after Tszyu was inducted into boxings hall of fame alongside Mike Tyson, it was revealed hed left his family to return to Russia. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Its the scene every Aussie sports fan "Right now I'm just itching. The bond between mother and son is heartwarming, as the 26-year-old reveals what his mum is like before a big fight. All respect to my opponent, Terrell Gausha. "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.". Kostya Tszyu will miss his son Tims fight. [17], On 26 August 2020, he defeated former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn via eighth-round TKO at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. Thats a good feeling when he thinks hes in with a basic boxer, Tszyu said. "Boxing's quite simple, man. "I hope he's (Charlo) going to start soon, too. 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. ", Tszyu reuniting with dad Kostya at Charlo fight, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The footy on Seven, theres no better feeling. "At the end of the day it's not only my son fighting, but another person with his own family, wife, kids or mother.". But the local judges acknowledged Tszyu's overall domination to score the fight 114-113, 116-111, 115-112 in the Australian's favour. My little sisters a little bit sick right now so I think hes looking after her at the moment, Tszyu said on Wednesday. By nationality, He is Russian, and currently, his food habit is mix vegetarian & non-vegetarian. Audiovisuals. Each day of the third Test match between India and Australia will begin at 3:00 pm AEDT (9:30 am local time/IST). 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. Jennings was also Kostya's manager and has known Tim since he was a baby.