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Tim Tszyu

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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Konstantinovich and the family name is Tszyu.
Tim Tszyu
Born
Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu

(1994-11-02) 2 November 1994 (age 30)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Other namesSoul Taker [2]
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1]
Reach70+1⁄2 in (179 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins24
Wins by KO17
Losses2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Australia
Australian National Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Melbourne Light-welterweight

Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu (Russian: Тимофей Константинович Цзю, [tʲɪmɐˈfɛj kɐnstɐnˈtʲinəvit͡ɕ ˈdzːʲʉ] born 2 November 1994) is an Australian professional boxer who held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior-middleweight title from 2023 to 2024. He is the son of former light-welterweight world champion of boxing, Kostya Tszyu[3] and older brother of Nikita Tszyu.

Early life

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Tszyu was born in Sydney, New South Wales, to Russian parents. His father Kostya Tszyu is of ethnic Russian, Korean and Mongolian descent and his mother Natasha Anikina is of ethnic Russian descent.[4] His father, Kostya, is a former undisputed light-welterweight champion who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.[5] 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.[6] As a soccer player, he was selected to play for multiple local representative teams[7] 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. At the age of 15, Tszyu decided to quit football and began pursuing a career in boxing. He attended St George Christian School and Newington College[8] throughout his teenage years and enrolled in a business degree at the University of Technology Sydney following high school graduation.[9] His brother, Nikita, is also a professional boxer.[10]

Tszyu amassed an amateur boxing record of 33–1 before turning professional in 2016 at the age of 22.[11]

Professional career

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Early career

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After being away from the sport for four years due to a hand injury,[12] Tszyu made his professional debut in December 2016 when he defeated Zorran Cassidy by unanimous decision (UD) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[13]

Tszyu won the WBC-ABCO Continental light-middleweight title in his seventh bout, with a UD over Wade Ryan.[14]

In November 2019, Tszyu defeated Jack Brubaker by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round.[15]

Rise up the ranks

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Tszyu vs. Horn

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On 26 August 2020, Tszyu defeated former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn via eighth-round corner stoppage at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.[16]

Tszyu vs. Hogan

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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. Tszyu beat Hogan via a fifth-round TKO.[17]

Tszyu vs. Spark

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In his next bout, Tszyu fought and defeated Steve Spark via a third-round TKO.[18]

Tszyu vs. Inoue

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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.[19]

Tszyu vs. Gausha

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In his next bout, Tszyu defeated 2012 Olympian Terrell Gausha in his first fight in America at The Armory in Minneapolis. 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.[20]

WBO interim light-middleweight champion

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Tszyu vs. Harrison

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On 22 January 2023 it was announced Tszyu would take on former WBC 154-lb champion Tony Harrison for the WBO interim junior middleweight title on 12 March in Australia. He won the fight by 9th round TKO.[21]

Tszyu vs. Ocampo

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On 18 June 2023, Tszyu made the first defense of his WBO interim junior middleweight title against Carlos Ocampo. He won the fight by a 77 second 1st round KO.

WBO light-middleweight champion

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Tszyu vs. Mendoza

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On October 15, 2023 Tszyu defeated Brian Mendoza to defend his WBO junior middleweight.[22][23] He was elevated to a full champion once Jermell Charlo faced Canelo Alvarez inside the ring for his undisputed super middleweight title on September 30, 2023.[24]

Tszyu vs. Fundora

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On March 30, 2024 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Tszyu was scheduled to face former champion Keith Thurman.[25][26] The fight was set at a catchweight of 155 lbs.[26] On March 18, 2024 it was announced that Thurman suffered injury in training and withdrew.[27] He was replaced by former interim WBC 154-pound champion Sebastian Fundora in the 12-round bout for Tszyu's WBO super welterweight title and vacant WBC title.[28] Fundora won the fight by split decision.[29][30]

Post-title career

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Tszyu vs. Ortiz Jr

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Tszyu was scheduled to face Vergil Ortiz Jr. on August 3, 2024 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.[31][32] On May 30, 2024 it was announced that the fight was canceled on medical advice, with Tszyu requiring more time to heal from the injury sustained in his previous bout against Fundora.[33][34]

Tszyu vs. Murtazaliev

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Tszyu was expected to make his ring return on September 22, 2024 in Australia, battling it out in the IBF super welterweight title eliminator.[35][36] On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Tszyu would challenge Bakhram Murtazaliev for his IBF super welterweight title on October 19, 2024 in Orlando, FL.[37][38][39] Tszyu lost by third round stoppage in a fight where he was knocked to the canvas four times before his corner threw in the towel to end the contest.[40][41][42]

Professional boxing record

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26 fights 24 wins 2 losses
By knockout 17 1
By decision 7 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Loss 24–2 Bakhram Murtazaliev TKO 3 (12), 1:55 19 Oct 2024 Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, US For IBF light middleweight title
25 Loss 24–1 Sebastian Fundora SD 12 30 Mar 2024 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US Lost WBO light middleweight title;
For vacant WBC light middleweight title
24 Win 24–0 Brian Mendoza UD 12 15 Oct 2023 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Retained WBO light middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Carlos Ocampo KO 1 (12), 1:17 18 Jun 2023 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Retained WBO interim light middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Tony Harrison TKO 9 (12), 2:43 12 Mar 2023 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia Won vacant WBO interim light middleweight title
21 Win 21–0 Terrell Gausha UD 12 26 Mar 2022 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Retained WBO Global light middleweight title
20 Win 20–0 Takeshi Inoue UD 12 17 Nov 2021 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia Retained WBO Global light middleweight title;
Won WBO Asia Pacific light middleweight title
19 Win 19–0 Steve Spark TKO 3 (10), 2:22 7 Jul 2021 Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia Retained WBO Global light middleweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth light middleweight title
18 Win 18–0 Dennis Hogan TKO 5 (10), 2:29 31 Mar 2021 Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia Retained WBO Global light middleweight title
17 Win 17–0 Bowyn Morgan TKO 1 (10), 1:47 16 Dec 2020 Bankwest Stadium, Sydney, Australia Retained IBF Australasian and WBO Global light middleweight titles
16 Win 16–0 Jeff Horn RTD 8 (10), 3:00 26 Aug 2020 Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, Australia Retained IBF Australasian and WBO Global light middleweight titles
15 Win 15–0 Jack Brubaker TKO 4 (12), 0:23 6 Dec 2019 International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia Retained IBF Australasian and WBO Global light middleweight titles
14 Win 14–0 Dwight Ritchie UD 10 14 Aug 2019 International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia Won IBF Australasian and inaugural WBO Global light middleweight titles
13 Win 13–0 Joel Camilleri UD 10 15 May 2019 The Star, Sydney, Australia Won Australian light middleweight title
12 Win 12–0 Denton Vassell TKO 2 (10), 0:23 8 Feb 2019 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia Won vacant WBA Oceania interim light middleweight title
11 Win 11–0 Marcos Jesus Cornejo TKO 1 (10), 2:31 8 Sep 2018 Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, Australia
10 Win 10–0 Stevie Ongen Ferdinandus KO 1 (10), 1:41 3 Aug 2018 Technology Park, Sydney, Australia Retained WBC–ABCO Continental light middleweight title
9 Win 9–0 Larry Siwu TKO 4 (10), 0:44 24 May 2018 The Star, Sydney, Australia Retained WBC–ABCO Continental light middleweight title
8 Win 8–0 Ruben Webster TKO 5 (6), 2:15 7 Apr 2018 Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
7 Win 7–0 Wade Ryan UD 10 22 Oct 2017 The Star, Sydney, Australia Won vacant WBC–ABCO Continental light middleweight title
6 Win 6–0 Christopher Khan TKO 2 (5), 1:30 22 Jul 2017 Rumours International, Toowoomba, Australia
5 Win 5–0 Adam Fitzsimmons RTD 3 (6), 3:00 22 May 2017 QT Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia
4 Win 4–0 Ivana Siau TKO 2 (4), 2:45 6 May 2017 Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
3 Win 3–0 Ben Nelson TKO 3 (4), 1:41 8 Apr 2017 Doltone House, Sydney, Australia
2 Win 2–0 Mark Dalby TKO 3 (4), 1:02 3 Feb 2017 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Zorran Cassady UD 6 17 Dec 2016 Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Premier Boxing Champions tale of the tape prior to the Bakhram Murtazaliev fight.
  2. ^ Conrad, Alex; Laughton, Max (24 March 2022). "'I don't take no s***': US rival fires big Tszyu warning shot as Aussie star bites back". Fox Sports. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Tim Tszyu defeats Joel Camilleri: result, video, full card, Justin Hodges". Fox Sports. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  4. ^ Kostya: an Aussie fight icon Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Tim Tszyu - BoxRec". boxrec.com.
  6. ^ Like father, like son -- Tim Tszyu wants multiple titles, Hall of Fame nod Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  7. ^ Fight News Interview: Tim Tszyu Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  8. ^ Williams, Dan (28 July 2021). "Why You Should Adopt Tim Tszyu's Old School Training Methods". Australian Men's Health. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  9. ^ You can’t deny what’s in your blood Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Tim Tszyu predicting fireworks in brother Nikita's professional debut". The Sporting News. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  11. ^ Tim Tsyzu shows boxing is well and truly in his genes with TKO victory Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  12. ^ Parkinson, Andrew (11 July 2016). "Like father, like sons: Tim and Nikita Tszyu to chase boxing dream".
  13. ^ Son still has much to learn about boxing, says Kostya Tszyu Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  14. ^ Jaffrey, Ben (24 October 2017). "Wade Ryan takes it to Tim Tszyu".
  15. ^ "LIVE Boxing: Tim Tszyu's quest towards a world title continues against exciting Jack Brubaker". Foxsports. 6 December 2019.
  16. ^ Idec, Keith (26 August 2020). "Tim Tszyu Batters Jeff Horn, Stops Him After 8th Round In One-Sided Fight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Tszyu vs Hogan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Tszyu vs Spark - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  19. ^ Donovan, Jake (17 November 2021). "Tim Tszyu Extended 12 Rounds For First Time, Dominates Takeshi Inoue In Decision Win". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  20. ^ Smale, Simon (27 March 2022). "Tim Tszyu survives massive scare, beats Terrell Gausha on US debut by unanimous decision". ABC News. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  21. ^ McCartney, Damien (22 January 2023). "Tim Tszyu to fight Tony Harrison for WBO superwelterweight title in Melbourne". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  22. ^ "Tim Tszyu vs. Brian Mendoza in progress: Live updates, results, highlights | DAZN News US". DAZN. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  23. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (24 August 2023). "Tim Tszyu vs Brian Mendoza date set for Oct 15 in Australia". FIGHTMAG. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  24. ^ "WBO to award Tszyu full world champion status". ESPN.com. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  25. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (25 January 2024). "Tim Tszyu defends against Keith Thurman in March in Las Vegas". FIGHTMAG.
  26. ^ a b "Sources: Tszyu set to fight Thurman on March 30". ESPN.com. 25 January 2024.
  27. ^ "Tszyu's new opponent locked in after cancellation drama as stakes raised with another title belt". Fox Sports. 19 March 2024.
  28. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (19 March 2024). "Tim Tszyu faces Sebastian Fundora for unified title, Keith Thurman out with injury". FIGHTMAG.
  29. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (31 March 2024). "Sebastian Fundora takes decision against Tim Tszyu to land unified title". FIGHTMAG.
  30. ^ "Tim Tszyu bloodied in first defeat as Sebastian Fundora claims world title belts". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 31 March 2024.
  31. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (25 April 2024). "Tim Tszyu to face Vergil Ortiz Jr on Crawford vs Madrimov card in LA". FIGHTMAG.
  32. ^ "'Fears no man': Tszyu locked in for 'modern day classic' against US rival with frightening KO record". Fox Sports. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  33. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (31 May 2024). "Tim Tszyu vs Vergil Ortiz Jr fight canceled on medical advice". FIGHTMAG.
  34. ^ "Tsyzu-Ortiz bout cancelled on medical advice". ESPN.com. 31 May 2024.
  35. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu next fight set for title eliminator in September in Australia". FIGHTMAG.
  36. ^ Guelas, Joanna (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu eyeing Australian boxing return in September". The Canberra Times.
  37. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 September 2024). "Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev confirmed for October in Orlando". FIGHTMAG.
  38. ^ "Tszyu's second US world title shot confirmed". Nine. 3 September 2024.
  39. ^ "'Still the man': Tszyu finally confirmed for title blockbuster as Aussie double act looms". Fox Sports. 3 September 2024.
  40. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev repeatedly drops, and stops, reckless Tim Tszyu". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  41. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev proves he's world class, stopping Tim Tszyu in three to retain IBF junior middle title". The Ring. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  42. ^ "Murtazaliev Stops Tszyu, Drops Him Four Times To Defend IBF Title". boxingnews.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title WBO Global
light middleweight champion
14 August 2019 – 2022
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Slawa Spomer
Vacant
Title last held by
JJ Metcalf 		Commonwealth
light middleweight champion
7 July – 2021
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Louis Greene
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Patrick Teixeira 		WBO light middleweight champion
Interim title
12 March – 30 September 2023
Promoted to full champion 		Vacant
Title next held by
Terence Crawford
Preceded by WBO light middleweight champion
30 September 2023 – 30 March 2024 		Succeeded by
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