If my husband wants to stay in Russia, let him stay there. He retained those 2 titles in December 2019, August 2020, and December 2020. I was a man of 22 but Natasha was just a shy girl of 19, Tszyu said in 2002. 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. "I was there when he was born,"Jennings said. In May 2019, he captured the Australian light-middleweight title. Look at me. At the age of 15, Tszyu decided to quit football and began pursuing a career in boxing. WebMarch 1, 2022 - 10:18AM The Russian-born mother of boxers Tim and Nikita Tszyu has slammed Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Meet Tim Tszyu's new opponent after Zerafa pulls out. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. Kostya hasn't seen Tim fight in the flesh since he debuted against Zorran Cassady at the SCG in 2016. My little sisters just a little bit sick right now, so I think hes looking after her at the moment. Tszyu and Harrison ready to fight! Tszyu was dropped in the opening round before recovering to win over the trio of American judges and claim a brave victory in his all-or-nothing world title eliminator on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT). "It's simple, a flash knockdown. 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. [5], Tszyu was born in Sydney, New South Wales, to Russian parents of Russian, Korean and Mongolian descent. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. I kept landing shots. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency. I hope he's not on vacation.". A mother and father are to be sentenced for killing their 16-year-old disabled daughter in what will be the first court hearing in Wales to be televised. The Love Island star presented boxer Fury with balloons and a huge sign on his return 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. [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. For WBO Junior Middleweight interim title. Just to be smart. The onslaught from Tszyu continued in the fifth, unleashing the power to literally have Gausha on the ropes. We are on the phone and we communicate on WhatsApp. 3 minute read. It was very hard at the start. "Just to be smart. [12], Tszyu amassed an amateur boxing record of 331 before turning professional in 2016 at the age of 22. 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. 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. ', "That fight was a walk in the park for me and I think this is going to be a repeat.". The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. 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! Kostya met his second wife, Tatiana Averina, around the same time his boxing career ended. He boarded a flight from Russia, where he lives, and not only surprised Tim with his arrival in Sydney but by sitting ringside. [23], Retained WBO Global light-middleweight title, Rumours International, Toowoomba, Australia. Background: Tszyu, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu, will be making his U.S. debut against Gausha. Boxer Tim Tszyu met US champion Tony Harrison on the black carpet. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. But it wasnt all smooth sailing. The nature of his relationship with his three eldest children in Australia depends on who you ask. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light Home Rockdale, New South Wales, AUS. The home-town favourite expects Harrisons renowned right jab to pose the biggest challenge but expects to be too strong physically for the American. Tim Tszyu warms up during an open training session. [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. The new face of Australian boxing revealed the old man, while wanting to attend the Qudos Arena blockbuster, is set to stay home to look after his young daughter. Two months later, Tszyu debuted on the undercard of Jeff Fenechs famous first defeat against Azumah Nelson, knocking out his opponent in 70 seconds. KOs. 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. "Of course, every parent is proud of their kids but I'm definitely very proud of Tim," she said. This is the inside story of how the Tszyus transformed from the Australian dream to a distant, fractured family. "That's wrong, man. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. But it got better. Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu was born on 2 November 1994 in . 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. I was so busy in my career as an athlete when the first ones were born, I cant remember. Thats what Australias got - weve got this talk in America that were only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. We care about the protection of your data. But his wife and children missed Australia and the family quickly returned to Sydney. [11] His brother, Nikita, is also a professional boxer. Me going to Russia has never broken any bond or any relationship with Tim, Kostya 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. "He's tall. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. [21], In his next bout, Tszyu defeated 2012 Olympian Terrell Gausha in his first fight in America at The Armory in Minneapolis. "Right now I'm just itching. 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. "It'll be good to see my dad; he'll be at the fight, it's a big one," Tszyu said. 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. In 1994 they welcomed a son, Tim, and three months later Kostya won his first world title. "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. In August 2019, he won the IBF (International Boxing Federation) Australasian and the inaugural WBO (World Boxing Organization) Global light-middleweight titles. 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[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. "[Either] the next one or a few more fights after that will be for the world 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. "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. It will be the same life and he will be the same person he was before the fight.. [16], In November 2019, Tszyu defeated Jack Brubaker by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round. The Australian boxer, set to clash with champion Jermell "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. With him were his manager Glen Jennings and his trainer Igor Goloubev who also happens to be his uncle (married to his fathers sister). "All the stars have aligned .. if it wasn't for my hands it would have been a really, really long wait," he said. I had concerns, but now I'm feeling good. Demi Lovato's sister Madison De La Garza, 21, reveals she has been sober for 230 days by using TikTok 'ancestors' trend Darcey Silva Asks Sister Stacey to Shave Her Butt to Make It 'Slap-Worthy' for Her Upcoming Date. But Tszyu said that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling. About 4 years later, he had switched to soccer and was selected to play for multiple local representative teams. 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. 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. Wednesday's main event is official after both Tim Tszyu and Takeshi Inoue successfully made weight on Tuesday. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. They head off to "I kept the pressure on. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. 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. Try and not get hit too much," Tszyu said. Whoever wants it, come get it," a jubilant Tszyu said. 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. | 00:38 Nick Walshaw from Fox Sports March 1st, 2023 3:45 pm Tim Tszyu has revealed Hall of Fame father Kostya is unlikely to be in 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. It is an important life for him. 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. In July 2021, he captured the vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title. A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. Nikolay Storonsky, founder and CEO of Revolut. Paris and Nicky are known for their closeness, and the younger of the pair previously [] Life in Russia is hard at the moment and there is very little food to be found.. Almost three decades after moving to Sydney from Russia with his fiance, Natalia, to launch his professional career, Kostya now has a new wife, a new family and has left scars that may never heal. 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. "My little sister's just a little bit sick right now, so I think he's looking after her at the moment. Is it too early for him? [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. Tim Tszyu. 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. 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. Man in hospital after driving car into home, Delays roll on for city dealers as cars stuck at sea, Shire growth hinges on Victorian planning minster's signature, Members back $1m plan to cover golf club costs, Clarrie lost 400 begonias in the St Patrick's Day fires, but now he has re-grown his amazing collection, Offenders armed with firearm smash their way into home looking for man, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut. If he met someone else I cant do anything about it. She was very homesick and lonely. 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. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. But he doesn't think ring rust will be a problem. The fact hes not here doesnt bother me. We may call this a strategic competition, but [] Jennings was also Kostya's manager and has known Tim since he was a baby. Read more But he has no desire to By continuing to use this website, you agree to our cookie and, Tim Tszyu Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Achraf Hakimi Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Kylie McDevitt Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Tayyab Tahir Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Ireh (PURPLE KISS) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Angela Rye Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography, Adam McArthur (YouTuber) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Brielle Biermann Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics. [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. 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