Proposal at Tim Tszyu's blockbuster fight goes HORRIBLY wrong - but she STILL says yes. 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). 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. Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech lauded Gausha for his "amazing courage" to stay on his feet and Tszyu's failure to land a knockout blow threatened to cruel his world title dream. "I did everything for him to finish university, [and try ] become a doctor or lawyer but genetics brought my son back to boxing.". "Look, it was good that I faced adversity for the first time and I was able to come back. 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 got better. 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. "That's wrong, man. Natasha, then 13-year-old Tim and his younger siblings missed Australia and it wasnt long before the family moved back to Sydney. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. WebTim Tszyu showcased his power and skill, targeting the body of former title contender Dennis Hogan on the way to a TKO victory. 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. Tszyu and Harrison face-off! 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. Weve got great ability here, weve got great talent here and were here to shock the world.. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Kostya was never in the kids lives, Kostya disappeared from the kids lives when he left them at We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 19. The company reported Tim Tszyu warms up during an open training session. Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu was born on 2 November 1994 in . Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? 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. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. But as he repeatedly cited the big cost, he reinforced a broader, more familiar point that could further undercut executive power and enhance the Although Tim is taller than his dad and fights at super welterweight,two weight divisions higher than the light welterweight division that Kostya unified in 2001, Jennings describes the similarities between the two as striking. Tszyu has no doubts he will get his shot at Charlo, whose only ever defeat came against Harrison in December, 2018. Whoever wants it, come get it," a jubilant Tszyu said. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. "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. Look at me. 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. Boxer Tim Tszyu met US champion Tony Harrison on the black carpet. Because the last time my dad saw me fight, I was a boy. All respect to my opponent, Terrell Gausha. 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. Boxing has been part of Natalia Tszyu's life for three decades. "It was the same mentality for the Horn fight; everyone was like, 'Is he ready? "All the stars have aligned .. if it wasn't for my hands it would have been a really, really long wait," he said. We may call this a strategic competition, but [] He's one hell of a warrior and he's just a true gentleman.". This site uses cookies to serve you better. 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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. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? 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. 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. "I was there when he was born,"Jennings said. Paris and Nicky Hilton were spotted attending the Monse Resort 22 show during New York Fashion Week on Thursday. She had to come with him, so a proposal was made and the Australian Immigration Department fast-tracked two visas. She was six months pregnant. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. It was very hard at the start. 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 kept landing shots. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. It was marriage, but at the same time it was 99 per cent a business transaction. I still talk to him but not much. Thats a good feeling when he thinks hes in with a basic boxer, Tszyu said. Boxing legend Kostya Tszyu wasnt in his son Tims corner tonight after abandoning his family to start a new life with a model. A portrait of Tszyu by Ksenija Hrnjak was a finalist for the 2022 Archibald Prize. "I like challenges and life is about taking risks. In July 2021, he captured the vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title. So well see how it all pans out. Nikolay Storonsky, founder and CEO of Revolut. But he doesnt think ring rust will be a problem. I know that some people wont want to hear this, but this is the truth.. Gausha dropped Tszyu in the The Love Island star presented boxer Fury with balloons and a huge sign on his return We are on the phone and we communicate on WhatsApp. He is of Russian, Korean, and Mongolian descent. Zayn Malik's pregnant younger sister Waliyha throws huge Men should be men, she said. WebSiblings Anastasia Tszyu (Younger Sister), Nikita Tszyu (Younger Brother) (Professional Boxer) Others Boris T. Tszyu (Paternal Grandfather) (Fitter in a Metal Factory), Tszyu and Harrison ready to fight! Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". | 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 He is an important man there and he is where he belongs. [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. Hes only been to one of my fights anyway.. We've got great ability here, we've got great talent here and we're here to shock the world.". Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". We've got great ability here, we've got great talent here and we're here to shock the world.". Is it too early for him? 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"That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. I was so busy in my career as an athlete when the first ones were born, I cant remember. Complete Stats. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Hit your opponent more than he hits you.. I've got this fire burning in my belly. Thats what Australias got - weve got this talk in America that were only basic, that we lack skills and are all toughness. "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. WebAustralian boxer Tim Tszyu and his mother Natalia. 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. 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. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. 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. Michael Zerafa will no longer fight Tim Tszyu in Townsville. Tim Tszyu has defeated Terrell Gausha via unanimous decision in his American debut to record the biggest win of his career. 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. A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, not sure," Tim said. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. "I dug deep. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. 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. My dad supports me no matter what, from where he is, he told the Sydney Morning Herald. 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. Right on right. 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. Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, the Australian megastar has revealed. Peter Lorimer/Getty Images "I'm a fighter and fighters fight," said Spark. 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. His mother Natalia knew her son was destined for greatness in the ring even though she did everything to deter him from following the footsteps of his famous father and former undisputed world champion, Kostya Tszyu. Kostya was never in the kids lives, Kostya disappeared from the kids lives when he left them at a young age. Ive got an empty stomach and Im ready to eat and fill it up (with Tony Harrison).. In February 2019, he clinched the vacant WBA (World Boxing Association) Oceania interim light-middleweight title. 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. Its what Im fighting for, he said in 1997. "Right now I'm just itching. The House Select Committee on China kicked off its first hearing Tuesday evening with fireworks as it laid out the challenge facing the U.S. in catching up and confronting an aggressive foe in Beijing. 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 My little sisters a little bit 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. Boxer Tim Tszyu met US champion Tony Harrison on the black carpet. [21], In his next bout, Tszyu defeated 2012 Olympian Terrell Gausha in his first fight in America at The Armory in Minneapolis. Again, Tszyu is playing the model husband and father. The onslaught from Tszyu continued in the fifth, unleashing the power to literally have Gausha on the ropes. "I was just enjoying myself. Natalia now talks about her ex-partner unemotionally. 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. But I want to be home by 6, 7 oclock every night. This article is for paid subscribers only Subscribe now for unlimited access View Offers Look at me. 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 his wife and children missed Australia and the family quickly returned to Sydney. "I'll be watching and I'm coming for the two boys. Wednesday's main event is official after both Tim Tszyu and Takeshi Inoue successfully made weight on Tuesday. [19], In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated Steve Spark via a third-round TKO. 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 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. New to Kayo? Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. 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. Demi Lovato's sister Madison De La Garza, 21, reveals she has been sober for 230 days by using TikTok 'ancestors' trend Well see how it all pans out.. "Just to be smart, try not get hit too much," Tim said. A star was born and Tszyus professional and personal life moved at a rapid pace. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "Boxing's quite simple, man: hit your opponent more than he hits you.". 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 sisters appeared to be loving the spotlight while flashing wide smiles and posing for a few glammed-up shots during the event. "[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. 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). 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