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. The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. "I did everything for him to finish university, [and try ] become a doctor or lawyer but genetics brought my son back to boxing.". "Look, man, it's not going to be a shock in my eyes," Tszyu said. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The footy on Seven, theres no better feeling. [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. It's a life Tim Tszyu understands all too well. 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. Thats a good feeling when he thinks hes in with a basic boxer, Tszyu said. "So we'll see how it all pans out. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Is it too early for him? 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 son of Hall of Famer Kostya Tszyu defeated fellow junior middleweight contender Takeshi Inoue by a He struggled to penetrate Gausha's renowned defence until hurting him with a series of body blows in the fourth round. Inoue was first on the scales and came in at 69.68kg, while Tszyu tipped them at 69.52kg. "All the stars have aligned .. if it wasn't for my hands it would have been a really, really long wait," he said. 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With 18 wins from 18 fights, including 14 knockouts, it's no longer a matter of "if" but "when" Tim Tszyu will become a world champion. 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. We could not speak English and it was hard even to shop. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. He has disappeared from Australia, he has set himself up in Moscow and he is remarried with two kids. Web"My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." "Look, it was good that I faced adversity for the first time and I was able to come back. 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. "They wanted to put Kostya's fight in [Moscow's] Red Square but it was a difficult time.". But Tszyu said that Kostya, a former unified light-middleweight world champion, 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. WebRT @AAPSport: "My little sister's a little bit sick right now so I think he's looking after her at the moment." Men should be men, she said. The fact hes not here doesnt bother me. "[Either] the next one or a few more fights after that will be for the world title.". "That's a good feeling when he thinks he's in with a basic boxer," Tszyu said. "I dug deep. Kostya Tszyu (left) and his eldest son Tim. I love him. My little sisters just a little bit sick right now, so I think hes looking after her at the moment. My little sisters a little bit "I remember when in 1992 we came to this country with Tim's father and the story was From Russia with Love," Ms Tszyu said. But as he repeatedly cited the big cost, he reinforced a broader, more familiar point that could further undercut executive power and enhance the 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. Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. Currently, He is living in , and working as Athlete. Try and not get hit too much, Tszyu said. Stevie Spark will step in on late notice to fight Tim Tszyu after Michael Zerafa pulled out of their scheduled July 7 bout . I want to be with the kids.. I know that some people wont want to hear this, but this is the truth.. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "This isn't just a world title; this is four belts. Wednesday's main event is official after both Tim Tszyu and Takeshi Inoue successfully made weight on Tuesday. 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). "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 while he preserved his unbeaten record from 21 fights, Tszyu knows he must improve after his defences were exposed by the former Olympian Gausha. So well see how it all pans out. Gausha dropped Tszyu in the Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has announced his arrival on the international stage with a unanimous points decision over Terrell Gausha in his much Tim Tszyu (pic) won't have his famous father Kostya ringside for his title fight with Tony Harrison. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. "Just to be smart. If my husband wants to stay in Russia, let him stay there. Me going to Russia has never broken any bond or any relationship with Tim, Kostya said. Because the last time my dad saw me fight, I was a boy. Read our Privacy Policy. "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. "We are proud Australians but inside our personality and blood is still Russian," Ms Tszyu said. 01 Mar 2023 05:25:09 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. But it wasnt all smooth sailing. "It's a brutal sport that she has spent most of her life around," he said. 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. 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. 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! Family is the most important thing in my life. 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The Aussie boxer will be chasing history later this month, but he may have a more important family matter on his mind. Heartbreaking reason Tim Tszyus dad, Kostya, might miss world title bout. (Mark Evans/Getty Images) Kostya hasn't seen Tim fight in the flesh since he debuted against Zorran Cassady at the SCG in 2016. 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. "I was just enjoying myself. Not sure, man.". All times AEDT (GMT +11). But the local judges acknowledged Tszyu's overall domination to score the fight 114-113, 116-111, 115-112 in the Australian's favour. Boxings quite simple, man. A portrait of Tszyu by Ksenija Hrnjak was a finalist for the 2022 Archibald Prize. He went to further retain the 2nd of those titles in March 2021, July 2021, November 2021, and March 2022. [It] couldn't be any better," he said. 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. Weight 154 lbs (70 kg) Age 28. 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. 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