In October 2017, he won the vacant WBC (World Boxing Council)ABCO (Asian Boxing Council) Continental light-middleweight title. And Kostya was for most of the next two decades as the man known as the Thunder from Down Under with the gold tooth and ponytail rode a wave of fame to more titles and millions of dollars. "We are proud Australians but inside our personality and blood is still Russian," Ms Tszyu said. Read our Privacy Policy. [17], On 26 August 2020, he defeated former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn via eighth-round TKO at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. "We planned for it but it never happened.". RECORD. Natalia Tszyu wanted Tim Tszyu to become a doctor, but genetics ensured she could not escape boxing, There is an emergency bushfire warning in place for Maintongoonin Victoria. Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". READ MORE: Tszyu's stinging words for 'fragile' USA rival, READ MORE: Aussies' 'diabolical' missed reviews in crazy over, READ MORE: Teen freak lands trick never seen before. "I'll be watching and I'm coming for the two boys. Because the last time my dad saw me fight, I was a boy. 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. WebSiblings Anastasia Tszyu (Younger Sister), Nikita Tszyu (Younger Brother) (Professional Boxer) Others Boris T. Tszyu (Paternal Grandfather) (Fitter in a Metal Factory), He retained the title in both May 2018 and August 2018. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. 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. 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. Not sure, man.. Former world champion Kostya was set to complete the ringwalk with Tim for his scheduled bout against Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas in January, but the encounter was canned when the American broke his left hand while sparring. They now have two children, Aleksandr and Viktoria, and live in an unassuming apartment on the outskirts of Moscow while running a successful restaurant. And, despite all Kostya's accomplishments, there was one thing in his career that he never managed to achieve something Tim's management team hope to rectify. And what Ive done to get into this position, its been all on my own.. We came from Russia together in 1992 only for one reason for him to become a world champion, Natalia said. Not sure, man.". Tim Tszyu has defeated Terrell Gausha via unanimous decision in his American debut to record the biggest win of his career. 2-min read. "I was just enjoying myself. Weight 154 lbs (70 kg) Age 28. My dad supports me no matter what, from where he is, he told the Sydney Morning Herald. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Kostya was never in the kids lives, Kostya disappeared from the kids lives when he left them at WebAustralian boxer Tim Tszyu and his mother Natalia. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. My little sisters a little bit sick right now so I think hes looking after her at the moment, Tszyu said on Wednesday. Web"My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." My little sisters just a little bit sick right now, so I think hes looking after her at the moment. [21], In his next bout, Tszyu defeated 2012 Olympian Terrell Gausha in his first fight in America at The Armory in Minneapolis. "I've watched him grow from a boy to a man.". 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. I kept landing shots. A model and PR executive 10 years his junior, Tatiana was first Tszyus employee but he said in 2017 you cannot work and love at the same time, so I sacked her. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. [19], In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated Steve Spark via a third-round TKO. I was so busy in my career as an athlete when the first ones were born, I cant remember. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. 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. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) A family illness threatens to deny 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. 2/ Do 50 push-ups (as many sets as it takes) 3/ Shadowbox for 90 seconds, throwing jabs, hooks, crosses and uppercuts while dancing and weaving. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light "There's plenty of bones to break as well.". Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. He's been back in the ring throwing punches for two months already and doctors have cleared him to return to full sparring soon. We care about the protection of your data. 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. 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. He boarded a flight from Russia, where he lives, and not only surprised Tim with his arrival in Sydney but by sitting ringside. 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. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. 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. 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. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' The following "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. NEW TSZYU Tim Tszyus younger brother Nikita is turning professional. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. For WBO Junior Middleweight interim title. 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. Waiting for him in Serov was a truck drivers daughter named Natalia who he believed was the best looking girl in town. Family is the most important thing in my life. "So we'll see how it all pans out. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency. e-mail; 48. Background: Tszyu, the son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu, will be making his U.S. debut against Gausha. He is an important man there and he is where he belongs. Look at me. [12], Tszyu amassed an amateur boxing record of 331 before turning professional in 2016 at the age of 22. Right now Im just itching. The Love Island star presented boxer Fury with balloons and a huge sign on his return But the local judges acknowledged Tszyu's overall domination to score the fight 114-113, 116-111, 115-112 in the Australian's favour. 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. We didnt even know how to use a bank.. Meet Tim Tszyu's new opponent after Zerafa pulls out. 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. ", Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Tim Tszyu has promised to drown his American rival in their world title bout, but Tony Harrison is just as confident. Ive got this fire burning in my belly. Jake Paul has blamed his first professional loss on a rappers notorious curse after he bet a fortune on the former YouTuber. 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. But he doesnt think ring rust will be a problem. 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. It was expected that Kostya would be at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena for his eldest son's world title shot against Harrison, breaking a drought that stretches back to the younger Tszyu's professional debut. "Boxing's quite simple, man. Tszyu will instead fight Tony Harrison in Sydney on March 12 for the interim WBO super-welterweight belt. 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 Demi Lovato's sister Madison De La Garza, 21, reveals she has been sober for 230 days by using TikTok 'ancestors' trend 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. Audiovisuals. Tszyu beat Hogan via a fifth-round TKO. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. "I kept the pressure on. "I think Tim would love to show that to the world.". Whoever wants it, come get it," a jubilant Tszyu said. Not sure, man.". "Boxing's quite simple, man. 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. Tim Tszyu took another step toward a big opportunity. Me going to Russia has never broken any bond or any relationship with Tim, Kostya said. I am such a proud father and I will always be proud of Tim.. Wednesday's main event is official after both Tim Tszyu and Takeshi Inoue successfully made weight on Tuesday. 3 minute read. 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. 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. In 1994 they welcomed a son, Tim, and three months later Kostya won his first world title. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. RELATED: Late drama in spiteful Horn-Tszyu circus. WebRT @AAPSport: "My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." Don't expect his dad to be in his corner though. 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. "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. 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. If he met someone else I cant do anything about it. 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). WebTszyu arrived in the U.S. this past Sunday. But as he repeatedly cited the big cost, he reinforced a broader, more familiar point that could further undercut executive power and enhance the By 1993 hed made his debut in America and married Natalia. Those who ordered the Tszyu-Horn fight can watch a replay until 11.59pm September 6. I was a man of 22 but Natasha was just a shy girl of 19, Tszyu said in 2002. Australian boxing great Kostya Tszyu speaks to his son Tim at a press conference in 2019. We are on the phone and we communicate on WhatsApp. A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. | 03:00, Tony Harrison touches down in Australia | 06:11, Tim Tszyu revealed to Fox Sports Australia. 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. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Its the scene every Aussie sports fan "It's a brutal sport that she has spent most of her life around," he said. Two months later, Tszyu debuted on the undercard of Jeff Fenechs famous first defeat against Azumah Nelson, knocking out his opponent in 70 seconds. [5], Tszyu was born in Sydney, New South Wales, to Russian parents of Russian, Korean and Mongolian descent. A mother and father who killed their 16-year-old disabled daughter have arrived for sentencing in what will be the first court hearing in Wales to be televised. Natalia, holding Tim in her arms, walked straight to the legendary trainer and thanked him for saving her husband from further damage. Tszyu said the 10-month wait between fights would work in his favour after surgery to repair torn tendons in both hands in May. The broadness of myself compared to what he is - he goes up, I go out," Tszyu said. Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has announced his arrival on the international stage with a unanimous points decision over Terrell Gausha in his much The kids have built their lives without their father, she told the Daily Mail. If she could look after him in Russia, why not.. "They wanted to put Kostya's fight in [Moscow's] Red Square but it was a difficult time.". 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. I wasn't going to back down. About 4 years later, he had switched to soccer and was selected to play for multiple local representative teams. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. 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. 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