Where will Kostya Tszyu Fit in?

[XionComrade]

Excuse? Can't understand that lol

[Konstantin]

Excuse? Can't understand that lol

neither can i and im russian

[salsanchezfan]

Tszyu will be remembered fondly. While never having an opponent to play the Frazier to his Ali (or Ali to his Frazier, if you prefer), he was remarkably consistent for a number of years, and beat excellent opposition. He's not the flavor of the month right now, so he's pushed off to the side for the time being, but when all the smoke clears he's a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame.

[McGoorty]

Once he retires, will he be totally forgotten forever as many others have been? What did he accomplish in his career?

I have heard some people say that he is the best to have ever fought at 140lbs, I don't know about that but their can't be many that were much better than he was.

Didn't Kostya get into the hall of fame?

Was he the best Australian Fighter of all time as Lewis was the best European?

Tszyu was great and not quite the best fighter from Australia,.... a lot of history there.

[The Surgeon]

A Worthy inclusion to the Hall

[Pastrano]

Tszyu was great and not quite the best fighter from Australia,.... a lot of history there.

Thats because he AIN'T from Australia! Coming to a country at 23 isn't called being FROM that country, y'know!

[McGoorty]

Thats because he AIN'T from Australia! Coming to a country at 23 isn't called being FROM that country, y'know!

Fair enough, if that's what you think, but he was transformed from a Amateur Style to a professional style by Johnny Lewis, he had guys like Jeff Fenech, Jeff Harding, Virgil Hill (yes, I know he's American) and others, and he calls Australia home (who wouldn't) and is a citizen, The U.S. has many Mexicans that they claim.----------------------------------------------------- Besides, even if he was born Australian he would be far behind Les Darcy who is number one (and had he lived to just 28 yo, he may have been THE Greatest .--PERIOD, but that;s an IF). Darcy was indestructible, very few MW's in history could have beaten him at age 20. Kostya was a bit of a genius in the ring but was far more vulnerable and although he was one of THE great punchers, Les Darcy was even better and I'm Talkin' Pound for Pound,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Darcy was great against big men, in fact, he beat them all and at least half of his 50 fights,were against Heavier and taller men, this was the case from all divisions from Bantamweight to Heavyweight,......... and was NEVER KNOCKED DOWN in his LIFE,............... these are just SOME of the reasons why I rate him higher than Kostya,........ and Kostya Tszyu is my FAVORITE FIGHTER in 20 Years................................... cheers.

[Pastrano]

Fair enough, if that's what you think, but he was transformed from a Amateur Style to a professional style by Johnny Lewis, he had guys like Jeff Fenech, Jeff Harding, Virgil Hill (yes, I know he's American) and others, and he calls Australia home (who wouldn't) and is a citizen, The U.S. has many Mexicans that they claim.----------------------------------------------------- Besides, even if he was born Australian he would be far behind Les Darcy who is number one (and had he lived to just 28 yo, he may have been THE Greatest .--PERIOD, but that;s an IF). Darcy was indestructible, very few MW's in history could have beaten him at age 20. Kostya was a bit of a genius in the ring but was far more vulnerable and although he was one of THE great punchers, Les Darcy was even better and I'm Talkin' Pound for Pound,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Darcy was great against big men, in fact, he beat them all and at least half of his 50 fights,were against Heavier and taller men, this was the case from all divisions from Bantamweight to Heavyweight,......... and was NEVER KNOCKED DOWN in his LIFE,............... these are just SOME of the reasons why I rate him higher than Kostya,........ and Kostya Tszyu is my FAVORITE FIGHTER in 20 Years................................... cheers.

And somehow, the story always returns to DARCY!

[The Surgeon]

Thats because he AIN'T from Australia! Coming to a country at 23 isn't called being FROM that country, y'know!

At the Hatton vs Zoo fight we were chanting to the Aussie fans "UR ONLY SINGING FOR A RUSSIAN!" They were not impressed lol

[McGoorty]

And somehow, the story always returns to DARCY!

Well you were referring to my including Kostya, so I explained why most experts think that "Pastrano's UMENTIONABLE ONE" is the best fighter to come out of Oz,,,......... no reason to get Narky..... I'm sorry if I mentioned the great one...... seriously mate... lets not get personal, I do talk about and Post about just about any fighter you can name,... I'm sorry if I've come across as your critic, basically you only upset me once but so what ? I said what I had to say days ago, and I'm done with it,... I'll give you credit any time I read a good and well thought out post and will not get personal unless somebody attacks me or says anything that I think is unfair to a fighter, or another poster,.. friend or not,... OK pal.