Tim Tszyu: record, next fight and profile →
Tim Tszyu, the son of Hall of Famer and former world champion Kostya Tszyu, wants to have a showdown with veteran Anthony Mundine, who himself won world titles in several divisions. Tszyu is a highly regarded prospect with a record of 8-0 with six wins by way of knockout.
Convention and Exhibition Centre Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - In a WBO junior middleweight eliminator, Dennis Hogan (27-1-1, 7 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Jimmy Kelly (23-2, 9 KOs). The scores were 119-109, 117-113, 117-111. Neither boxer had tasted defeat since 2015 and both losses were in world title fights, but someone's streak had to end. Kelly was stopped in seven rounds by then WBO world champion Liam Smith, and Hogan had lost a twelve round decision to then WBA "regular" champion Jack Culcay.
Brisbane-based Irishman Dennis Hogan 26-1-1 (7) is set to headline one of the biggest boxing cards held in Australia in years when he takes on England’s Jimmy Kilrain Kelly 23-1 (9) for the right to fight for the WBO junior middleweight world title when the two clash at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 7.
Star City Hotel & Casino, Sydney, Australia - Former WBC super middleweight champion Sakio Bika (34-7-3, 22 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Serbian Geard Ajetovic (31-16-1, 16 KOs) to capture the vacant WBC International title. Bika, well known for his rough tactics, lost two points due to low blows - but he had the clear edge in the fight and was too seasoned for Ajetovic.
Former super middleweight world champion Sakio Bika and several of Australia's brightest boxing prospects, including Tim Tszyu, will appear on a multi-title fight card on Sunday. Named after Australia's best known boxing trainer, the Johnny Lewis Fight Night at Sydney's The Star, features Australian, Commonwealth and regional title fights.
One of the rising stars in World boxing Tim Tszyu made an emphatic statement in his Toowoomba debut. The twenty two year old Tszyu overcame a very game Chris Khan with a second round knock out.
WHILE TIM TSZYU CONTINUES TO FORGE HIS OWN IDENTITY HE CAN'T ESCAPE THE FACT he's following in the footsteps of one of Australia's greatest ever boxers - his father Kostya. It extends beyond just the surname, the uncanny resemblance and the fact he's taken up the sport of boxing.
AFTER BRISBANE'S NATHAN WEBBER BROKE CONTRACT TOWNSVILLE'S CHRIS KHAN has stepped up and agreed to face Tim Tszyu in Toowoomba on July 22. Webber - who has been contracted to face Tszyu since late May withdrew from the fight late last week. "I can confirm Nathan Webber withdrew from the bout and it's a simple breach of contract," Promoter Brendon Smith said. "There was no injury cited so it's very disappointing and unethical.
Nathan Webber from the renowned Glenn Rushton stable in Brisbane will fight Tim Tszyu over 6 rounds on the stacked TGW & Smithy Bring the Big Fights 17 card. Webber is a former amateur star who has made an instant impact in the pros winning his first two bouts in stunning fashion.
Tim Tszyu, the son of elite former World Champion Kostya Tszyu is confirmed to have his sixth professional bout on the TGW & Smithy Bring the Big Fights 17 card at Rumours International on July 22. "My manager at Team Tszyu 2 is keeping me very busy in the ring and I'm looking forward to putting on a great show for all the fight fans in Toowoomba on July 22, Tim Tszyu said.