[12], Tszyu amassed an amateur boxing record of 331 before turning professional in 2016 at the age of 22. Boxings quite simple, man. [11] His brother, Nikita, is also a professional boxer. He struggled to penetrate Gausha's renowned defence until hurting him with a series of body blows in the fourth round. 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. Complete Stats. 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. But his wife and children missed Australia and the family quickly returned to Sydney. 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. [5], Tszyu was born in Sydney, New South Wales, to Russian parents of Russian, Korean and Mongolian descent. They now have two children, Aleksandr and Viktoria, and live in an unassuming apartment on the outskirts of Moscow while running a successful restaurant. But he doesn't think ring rust will be a problem. 19. I wasn't going to back down. If she could look after him in Russia, why not.. Michael Zerafa will no longer fight Tim Tszyu in Townsville. The great Kostya Tszyu is unlikely to be in Sydney for his son Tim's world title fight with American Tony Harrison because his daughter in Russia is sick. "I've got an empty stomach and I'm ready to eat and fill it up (with Tony Harrison).". @darrenwalton reveals why Aussie boxing legend Kostya Tszyu is set to miss being ringside for son Tim's own world title fight. Ive got an empty stomach and Im ready to eat and fill it up (with Tony Harrison).. But I want to be home by 6, 7 oclock every night. Tim Tszyu has defeated Terrell Gausha via unanimous decision in his American debut to record the biggest win of his career. 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. "It'll be good to see my dad; he'll be at the fight, it's a big one," Tszyu said. "Look, man, it's not going to be a shock in my eyes," Tszyu said. The fact hes not here doesnt bother me. RELATED: Disgraceful Jeff Horn moment slammed, RELATED: Unbelievable class after boxing slaughter, Leaving temperatures of -30C they landed in the middle of the Australian summer. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. "I always say to Tim, do your best, be a gentleman inside and outside the ring," Ms Tszyu said. When Tim Tszyu walked to the ring in Townsville last night against Jeff Horn, his famous fighting father Kostya was a world away. I've got this fire burning in my belly. In May 2019, he captured the Australian light-middleweight title. 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. Tszyu, 25, aced the biggest fight of his young career by destroying Horn via an eighth-round stoppage as he attempts to follow in the footsteps of his world champion father, but Kostya wasnt by his side. Paris and Nicky Hilton were spotted attending the Monse Resort 22 show during New York Fashion Week on Thursday. Asked about the evening since, Tszyu has described the presence of his old man as both chaotic and out of control, adding: Dads a control freak, so its hard for him to watch someone he loves fight in the ring.. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! But Tszyu said that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. Jermell Charlo has delivered a stinging shot at Tim Tszyu.Getty, Getty Right now Im just itching. 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"That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. "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 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. This biographical article related to an Australian boxer is a stub. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. Tim age is 27 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is . Is it too early for him? My little sisters a little bit 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. Tszyu and Harrison face-off! We care about the protection of your data. Natalia now talks about her ex-partner unemotionally. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jennings is weighing up options and says Red Square will be reassessed on international travel movements and COVID recommendations. Kostya told the Courier Mail ahead of Tims fight with Horn they remained tight. I know that some people wont want to hear this, but this is the truth.. Watch selected international Boxing events Live & On-Demand on Kayo. My little sisters just a little bit sick right now, so I think hes looking after her at the moment. Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. Inoue was first on the scales and came in at 69.68kg, while Tszyu tipped them at 69.52kg. 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. He had later joined the University of Technology Sydney, a public research university in Sydney, to pursue a business degree. Jennings was also Kostya's manager and has known Tim since he was a baby. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. 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. Tough talk on the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. 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. It will be the same life and he will be the same person he was before the fight.. I am still busy. Life in Russia is hard at the moment and there is very little food to be found.. But he doesn't think ring rust will be a problem. 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. "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. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light We may call this a strategic competition, but [] The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. 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. He's one hell of a warrior and he's just a true gentleman.". Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. The cancellation of his showdown with Charlo has left Tszyu without a fight since last March. "I was there when he was born,"Jennings said. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. 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). "I did everything for him to finish university, [and try ] become a doctor or lawyer but genetics brought my son back to boxing.". 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. [6] His father, Kostya, is a former undisputed light-welterweight champion who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. The broadness of myself compared to what he is - he goes up, I go out, Tszyu said. I was a man of 22 but Natasha was just a shy girl of 19, Tszyu said in 2002. Boxing legend Kostya Tszyu wasnt in his son Tims corner tonight after abandoning his family to start a new life with a model. Natasha, then 13-year-old Tim and his younger siblings missed Australia and it wasnt long before the family moved back to Sydney. Tim Tszyu workout. The revelation followed on from interviews a year earlier, when the boxer said he would never again have Kostya front row for his fights given his tendency to get out of control. "I'll be watching and I'm coming for the two boys. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. "Boxing's quite simple, man: hit your opponent more than he hits you.". We came from Russia together in 1992 only for one reason for him to become a world champion, Natalia said. 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The top contender in the welterweight division, Tim Tszyu (20-0-0), takes on veteran Terrell Gausha (22-2-1) in a huge match in the weight class that will determine future championship matches. 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. 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. The kids have built their lives without their father, she told the Daily Mail. A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. Tszyu and Harrison ready to fight! 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 Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, not sure," Tim said. 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. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Try and not get hit too much," Tszyu said. I still talk to him but not much. "I think Tim would love to show that to the world.". Tim Tszyu warms up during an open training session. Stevie Spark will step in on late notice to fight Tim Tszyu after Michael Zerafa pulled out of their scheduled July 7 bout . For WBO Junior Middleweight interim title. About 4 years later, he had switched to soccer and was selected to play for multiple local representative teams. Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has announced his arrival on the international stage with a unanimous points decision over Terrell Gausha in his much "My little sister's just a little bit sick right now, so I think he's looking after her at the moment. 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. Men should be men, she said. I want to be with the kids.. So well see how it all pans out. 3 minute read. ', "That fight was a walk in the park for me and I think this is going to be a repeat.". Just like a hungry, hungry lion ready to eat, Tszyu said. The onslaught from Tszyu continued in the fifth, unleashing the power to literally have Gausha on the ropes. Whoever wants it, come get it," a jubilant Tszyu said. Nikolay Storonsky, founder and CEO of Revolut. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. "I dug deep. Tim Tszyu has promised to drown his American rival in their world title bout, but Tony Harrison is just as confident. He also revealed plans to move up a weight class next year, but not before defending the belts he intends to secure in January. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Do 4 rounds of this Tszyu-inspired workout, taking 2 minutes rest between rounds. 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. RECORD. 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