Tszyu Not Playing, Will Fine Lebedev For Late Trainings

By Ruslan Chikov

Former champion Konstantin "Kostya" Tszyu, the current trainer of WBA interim-cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (23-1, 17KOs) of Russia, is very strict when it comes to his boxer's training camp. Lebedev is scheduled to face the dangerous Shawn Cox (16-1, 15KOs) on April 4th in Moscow.

To ensure his boxer stays mentally focused, Tszyu will fine Lebedev $1,000 dollars for missing a day of training or arriving late to the gym.  

"Regular exercise and working on your strategy, that's the key to success. That's why you can not miss workouts or arrive late. For each late [arrival], the penalty is $1,000. And [this is] perfect motivation. But the main incentive - is the desire to win. Denis is ready to win, and I am completely satisfied with his physical condition and his mental attitude. He is calm, relaxed, trains, and in his spare time he walks his dog," Tszyu said.