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. Boxing fans have been left puzzled after an expensive tattoo on Jake Pauls arm was nowhere to be seen in his fight with Tommy Fury. "Just to be smart, try not get hit too much," Tim said. Stevie Spark will step in on late notice to fight Tim Tszyu after Michael Zerafa pulled out of their scheduled July 7 bout . The Australian boxer, set to clash with champion Jermell Boxer Tim Tszyu met US champion Tony Harrison on the black carpet. "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. 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. But he doesn't think ring rust will be a problem. In July 2021, he captured the vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title. I hope he's not on vacation.". I kept landing shots. 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.. "I'll be watching and I'm coming for the two boys. Kostya met his second wife, Tatiana Averina, around the same time his boxing career ended. "Of course [I'm confident]; this fight's the beginning. After suffering a first round knockdown, Tszyu recovered and dominated from the 2nd round to win convincingly by unanimous decision, 114-113, 116-111 and 115-112. Tszyu senior moved back to his native Russia in 2012. "Look, man, it's not going to be a shock in my eyes," Tszyu said. My little sisters a little bit sick right now so I think hes looking after her at the moment, Tszyu said on Wednesday. Natalia now talks about her ex-partner unemotionally. 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. Tim Tszyu has promised to drown his American rival in their world title bout, but Tony Harrison is just as confident. I still talk to him but not much. "There's plenty of bones to break as well. 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. In 1994 they welcomed a son, Tim, and three months later Kostya won his first world title. This article is for paid subscribers only Subscribe now for unlimited access View Offers The 1990s represented a decade of chaos and economic crisis for the former Soviet Union as it transitioned from communism to capitalism. "Just to be smart. 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. 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. Jermell Charlo has delivered a stinging shot at Tim Tszyu.Getty, Getty The bond between mother and son is heartwarming, as the 26-year-old reveals what his mum is like before a big fight. Not sure, man.". A family illness threatens to deny Kostya Tszyu the chance to watch his son Tim try to create a slice of boxing history. 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. "So we'll see how it all pans out. "It'll be good to see my dad; he'll be at the fight, it's a big one," Tszyu said. 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. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) Its the scene every Aussie sports fan We came from Russia together in 1992 only for one reason for him to become a world champion, Natalia said. 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. 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. Jennings is hopeful of turning that dream into a reality. About 4 years later, he had switched to soccer and was selected to play for multiple local representative teams. Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. Watch selected international Boxing events Live & On-Demand on Kayo. Meet Tim Tszyu's new opponent after Zerafa pulls out. 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! 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. Look at me. 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 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. 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. The winner will face Charlo later in the year with the opportunity to unify the super-welterweight division. Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling. With him were his manager Glen Jennings and his trainer Igor Goloubev who also happens to be his uncle (married to his fathers sister). 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. He struggled to penetrate Gausha's renowned defence until hurting him with a series of body blows in the fourth round. Tim Tszyu has defeated Terrell Gausha via unanimous decision in his American debut to record the biggest win of his career. But I want to be home by 6, 7 oclock every night. "I thought 'f*** it, I'm going to keep coming forward and keep fighting. The following "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. 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. Kostya Tszyu will miss his son Tims fight. When Tim Tszyu walked to the ring in Townsville last night against Jeff Horn, his famous fighting father Kostya was a world away. 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. We are on the phone and we communicate on WhatsApp. Hit your opponent more than he hits you.. We may call this a strategic competition, but [] The nature of his relationship with his three eldest children in Australia depends on who you ask. 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. Right on right. Kostya hasnt seen Tim fight in the flesh since he debuted against Zorran Cassady at 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. 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. Ed Sheeran surprises St Kilda players ahead of blockbuster MCG shows, Australian great lashes out at glaringly obvious problem with third Test, AFL star heartbroken after losing best friend in freak accident, Australia shock India in dominant first day of third Test in Indore, Global football icon and World Cup record-holder dead, aged 89, Disgraced AFL superfan breaks silence after avoiding jail, Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad might miss world title bout, Australia in dominant position after Indias first innings collapse. They head off to Ive got this fire burning in my belly. "That's wrong, man. But it wasnt all smooth sailing. Boxing has been part of Natalia Tszyu's life for three decades. 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. Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>. [3] He is the son of former world champion boxer Kostya Tszyu[4] and older brother of Nikita Tszyu. Unfortunately though, Kostya is now unlikely to be ringside as planned. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? 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. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) A family illness threatens to deny 01 Mar 2023 05:29:09 Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. 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. Look at me. The cancellation of his showdown with Charlo has left Tszyu without a fight since last March. WebRT @AAPSport: "My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. In August 2019, he won the IBF (International Boxing Federation) Australasian and the inaugural WBO (World Boxing Organization) Global light-middleweight titles. Tszyu is a betting outsider to upset Charlo (35-1-1) but says he has heard it all before. We could not speak English and it was hard even to shop. Jennings was also Kostya's manager and has known Tim since he was a baby. Michael Zerafa will no longer fight Tim Tszyu in Townsville. He has disappeared from Australia, he has set himself up in Moscow and he is remarried with two kids. Tim Tszyu warms up during an open training session. Three years after leaving his family, Tszyu proposed and married Tatiana on the same day. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light "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. But Tszyu told AAP that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. 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. | 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 But his wife and children missed Australia and the family quickly returned to Sydney. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. She was six months pregnant. Natalia, who had been portrayed as the doting wife and was photographed waiting at the airport every time her husband returned from a fight overseas, was suddenly happy to see him go. Tim Tszyu doubts whether his legendary father will be ringside for the biggest fight of his career yet, the Australian megastar has revealed. "I dug deep. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. 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. e-mail; 48. The fact hes not here doesnt bother me. "This isn't just a world title; this is four belts. Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/natalia-tim-tszyu-nervous-boxing-kostya/100062188, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, Marie has been charged with reprehensible crimes. I am still busy. Right now I am enjoying everything. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. RECORD. But Tszyu said that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, is stuck in Russia caring for his ailing half sister. "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. "They wanted to put Kostya's fight in [Moscow's] Red Square but it was a difficult time.". He boarded a flight from Russia, where he lives, and not only surprised Tim with his arrival in Sydney but by sitting ringside. "Just to be smart. But as he repeatedly cited the big cost, he reinforced a broader, more familiar point that could further undercut executive power and enhance the "Red Square is a real optionI've been working on for a while," he confirmed. With nothing left to prove as an amateur, Tszyu would pass up the Barcelona Games, turn professional and move Down Under. 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. Men should be men, she said. ", Tszyu reuniting with dad Kostya at Charlo fight, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling. Natasha, then 13-year-old Tim and his younger siblings missed Australia and it wasnt long before the family moved back to Sydney. 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). Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. It will be the same life and he will be the same person he was before the fight.. Thats wrong, man. Tim Tszyu's undisputed world title fight in January will also serve as a reunion with father Kostya. [19], In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated Steve Spark via a third-round TKO. 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It was marriage, but at the same time it was 99 per cent a business transaction. "Look, it was good that I faced adversity for the first time and I was able to come back. Not sure, man.. 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. New to Kayo? 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. The kids have built their lives without their father, she told the Daily Mail. We care about the protection of your data. Hit your opponent more than he hits you.". KOs. A portrait of Tim, drawn by Serbian-born, Sydney-based artist Ksenija Hrnjak was a finalist for the 2022 edition of the. Family is the most important thing in my life. Try and not get hit too much, Tszyu said. Excitement is now building for a world title fight after Tszyu's clinical fifth-round TKO victory over Dennis Hogan in Newcastle last month. Tszyu said the 10-month wait between fights would work in his favour after surgery to repair torn tendons in both hands in May. Each day of the third Test match between India and Australia will begin at 3:00 pm AEDT (9:30 am local time/IST). 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. Peter Lorimer/Getty Images "I'm a fighter and fighters fight," said Spark. [16], In November 2019, Tszyu defeated Jack Brubaker by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round. 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