Back in 2016, Kostya surprised his boy by not only flying into Sydney on the eve of his professional debut against Zorran Cassady but then sat ringside the next day. "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. 01 Mar 2023 05:29:09 But the local judges acknowledged Tszyu's overall domination to score the fight 114-113, 116-111, 115-112 in the Australian's favour. 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. ", Tszyu reuniting with dad Kostya at Charlo fight, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling. It will be the same life and he will be the same person he was before the fight.. Ms Tszyu moved to Australia from Siberia as a teenager in the early 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union with her then-boyfriend Kostya and without a word of English between them. WebGeorge Kambosos Jnr, Tim Tszyu, Paul Gallen, Justis Huni star in huge year for boxing in Australia Sport Boxing World Boxing This was published 6 months ago Kambosos steals show in 21, Tszyu sets sights on 2022 coronation By Phil Lutton December 27, 2021 5.00am Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size The Love Island star presented boxer Fury with balloons and a huge sign on his return Its a huge weight off my shoulders finally getting out here, Tszyu said after arriving at Sydney airport. Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling. Nikolay Storonsky, founder and CEO of Revolut. "I have a quiet smile to myself when I see some of his moves.". She sold their Carss Park mansion in Sydneys south and gave an extraordinary interview to the Sunday Telegraph where she said she wasnt fussed if her husband found a new wife. [12], Tszyu amassed an amateur boxing record of 331 before turning professional in 2016 at the age of 22. 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For WBO Junior Middleweight interim title. He also revealed plans to move up a weight class next year, but not before defending the belts he intends to secure in January. "Of course [I'm confident]; this fight's the beginning. [21], In his next bout, Tszyu defeated 2012 Olympian Terrell Gausha in his first fight in America at The Armory in Minneapolis. Natasha, then 13-year-old Tim and his younger siblings missed Australia and it wasnt long before the family moved back to Sydney. "I've been in boxing for 29 years and my wish is to bring Tim to Red Square," she said. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. This is the inside story of how the Tszyus transformed from the Australian dream to a distant, fractured family. [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. "I kept the pressure on. I want to be with the kids.. 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. The 23 year old was an outstanding amateur before walking away from Australian boxing great Kostya Tszyu speaks to his son Tim at a press conference in 2019. Before, dad always saw me as his little boy. "This isn't just a world title; this is four belts. "I always say to Tim, do your best, be a gentleman inside and outside the ring," Ms Tszyu said. But as he repeatedly cited the big cost, he reinforced a broader, more familiar point that could further undercut executive power and enhance the Bookmakers have installed Charlo as the firm favourite to unify the division. 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I love him. 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. However, his interest in the sport began to wane by the time he had turned 13 when he and his family had temporarily relocated to Moscow. The bond between mother and son is heartwarming, as the 26-year-old reveals what his mum is like before a big fight. [5], Tszyu was born in Sydney, New South Wales, to Russian parents of Russian, Korean and Mongolian descent. 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. 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. "Look, it was good that I faced adversity for the first time and I was able to come back. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' Well see how it all pans out.. He's one hell of a warrior and he's just a true gentleman.". Unfortunately though, Kostya is now unlikely to be ringside as planned. 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. 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 will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. Family is the most important thing in my life. Right now I am enjoying everything. This article is for paid subscribers only Subscribe now for unlimited access View Offers Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, not sure," Tim said. We may call this a strategic competition, but [] "[Either] the next one or a few more fights after that will be for the world title.". 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. I was so busy in my career as an athlete when the first ones were born, I cant remember. Jennings is hopeful of turning that dream into a reality. 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. Tszyus career ended in 2005 when Johnny Lewis stopped his fight against Ricky Hatton in the 11th round. 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 company reported He lives his own life., Tim doesnt seem to be bothered by the situation. Its what Im fighting for, he said in 1997. 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. So well see how it pans out. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. 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. They head off to "Boxing's quite simple, man. My little sisters a little bit The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. 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. She was six months pregnant. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. WebTim Tszyu showcased his power and skill, targeting the body of former title contender Dennis Hogan on the way to a TKO victory. Tszyu beat Hogan via a fifth-round TKO. The Daily Telegraph reported Natalia Tszyu is in Moscow where she has been visiting family over the past three weeks as she boldly called out the Russian president. 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. 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. Back in December, it was revealed Kostya would walk his eldest son to the ring for what was initially planned to be a Las Vegas blockbuster against the divisions undisputed king Jermell Charlo on January 29. 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. A portrait of Tim, drawn by Serbian-born, Sydney-based artist Ksenija Hrnjak was a finalist for the 2022 edition of the. Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu was born on 2 November 1994 in . 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. They had returned to Sydney a few months later and by the time Tim had turned 15, he had decided that he wouldpursue a career in boxing. What my family has given me, I have to give back.. [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. Excitement is now building for a world title fight after Tszyu's clinical fifth-round TKO victory over Dennis Hogan in Newcastle last month. Asked on Wednesday if his dad would be attending, Tszyu said: Im not sure, mate. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. Tszyu said the 10-month wait between fights would work in his favour after surgery to repair torn tendons in both hands in May. "Boxing's quite simple, man. "I dug deep. Tszyu appeared restless after hanging up his gloves, toying with the idea of a comeback before packing up his family and moving them to Moscow in 2008. 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. But Tim couldn't be sure when pressed 12 days out from his first title fight.. Got me on perfect timing," Tszyu said. "All the stars have aligned .. if it wasn't for my hands it would have been a really, really long wait," he said. Kostya told the Courier Mail ahead of Tims fight with Horn they remained tight. A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. My dad supports me no matter what, from where he is, he told the Sydney Morning Herald. Life in Russia is hard at the moment and there is very little food to be found.. @darrenwalton reveals why Aussie boxing legend Kostya Tszyu is set to miss being ringside for son Tim's own world title fight. We came from Russia together in 1992 only for one reason for him to become a world champion, Natalia said. Zayn Malik's pregnant younger sister Waliyha throws huge Weight 154 lbs (70 kg) Age 28. Despite a marriage breakdown, the challenge of raising three children as a single mother and rebuilding a new career in real estate, Ms Tszyu could not escape boxing. This biographical article related to an Australian boxer is a stub. WebAustralian boxer Tim Tszyu and his mother Natalia. But he doesn't think ring rust will be a problem. Thats what Australias got - weve got this talk in America that were only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. ORDER ON MAIN EVENT ON KAYO SPORTS >. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. 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. Tim age is 27 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is . I felt in control the whole time," Tszyu said. "We are proud Australians but inside our personality and blood is still Russian," Ms Tszyu said. Boxer Tim Tszyu met US champion Tony Harrison on the black carpet. e-mail; 48. Men should be men, she 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. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. Inoue was first on the scales and came in at 69.68kg, while Tszyu tipped them at 69.52kg. Jermell Charlo has delivered a stinging shot at Tim Tszyu.Getty, Getty He boarded a flight from Russia, where he lives, and not only surprised Tim with his arrival in Sydney but by sitting ringside. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light 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. Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has announced his arrival on the international stage with a unanimous points decision over Terrell Gausha in his much-anticipated US debut in Minneapolis. Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut. I still talk to him but not much. Not sure My little sister is a bit sick so I think hes looking after her. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Tszyu clan expanded to include another son Nikita and a daughter Anastasia and while they enjoyed their wealth by purchasing a three-storey waterfront palace and a $640,000 Bentley, Kostya showed no interest for the cheap thrills many boxers fall for and was the model family man. "My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment," Tszyu said on Wednesday. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. "Of course, every parent is proud of their kids but I'm definitely very proud of Tim," she said. 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. 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. Boxer Tim Tszyu met US champion Tony Harrison on the black carpet. Currently, He is living in , and working as Athlete. Gausha dropped Tszyu in the But I want to be home by 6, 7 oclock every night. I dont want to miss anything, he said of his children in 2017. Waiting for him in Serov was a truck drivers daughter named Natalia who he believed was the best looking girl in town. Complete Stats. [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. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. 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. Play will finish at approximately 10:30 pm AEDT (5:00 pm local time/IST) each day. My little sisters a little bit sick right now so I think hes looking after her at the moment, Tszyu said on Wednesday. We've got great ability here, we've got great talent here and we're here to shock the world.". The 1990s represented a decade of chaos and economic crisis for the former Soviet Union as it transitioned from communism to capitalism. 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. He had later joined the University of Technology Sydney, a public research university in Sydney, to pursue a business degree. 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. After a five-hour layover in LA they decamped for Las Vegas. Watch selected international Boxing events Live & On-Demand on Kayo. The son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu defeated fellow junior middleweight contender Takeshi Inoue by a WebWhy Tszyu Brothers Aren't Allowed To Spar Anymore 71,012 views Feb 24, 2022 Nikita Tszyu after a 8 year break is about to make his pro debut on Wednesday the 2nd March. "All the way at the back, that's where he's sitting, so I can't hear him," Tim laughed. He's been back in the ring throwing punches for two months already and doctors have cleared him to return to full sparring soon. He has disappeared from Australia, he has set himself up in Moscow and he is remarried with two kids. In August 2019, he won the IBF (International Boxing Federation) Australasian and the inaugural WBO (World Boxing Organization) Global light-middleweight titles. The Sydneysider's hard-earned victory leaves him on track for a world-title shot at the winner of the May 14 unified rematch between American Jermell Charlo and Argentina's Brian Castano. 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. And what Ive done to get into this position, its been all on my own.. "I was just enjoying myself. "That's wrong, man. "That's wrong, man. 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Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. 01 Mar 2023 05:25:09 Paris and Nicky Hilton were spotted attending the Monse Resort 22 show during New York Fashion Week on Thursday. It was very hard at the start. A star was born and Tszyus professional and personal life moved at a rapid pace. When Tim Tszyu walked to the ring in Townsville last night against Jeff Horn, his famous fighting father Kostya was a world away. In May 2019, he captured the Australian light-middleweight title. [6] His father, Kostya, is a former undisputed light-welterweight champion who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. Just like a hungry, hungry lion ready to eat, Tszyu said. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Kostya met his second wife, Tatiana Averina, around the same time his boxing career ended. Tim Tszyu workout. New to Kayo? 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. Importantly, Tszyu added that his father, who remarried and returned to Russia when his boys were still young, now understood all this. Kostya was never in the kids lives, Kostya disappeared from the kids lives when he left them at a young age. He retained the title in both May 2018 and August 2018. The cancellation of his showdown with Charlo has left Tszyu without a fight since last March. "There's plenty of bones to break as well. According to Tszyu's manager Glen Jennings, Kostya was commentating on the fight in Russia for local TV and called to congratulate Tim afterwards. 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