Rise of a Boxing Prodigy: Tim Tszyu’s Journey to the Top
Meet Tim Tszyu, the 29-year-old Australian boxer who has taken the junior middleweight division by storm. As the son of legendary hall of famer Kostya Tszyu, Tim has always had big shoes to fill, but he’s carved out his own path to success.
A Champion in the Making
Tszyu’s impressive record stands at 24-1, with 17 knockout victories. He won the WBO interim junior middleweight title in March 2023 with a ninth-round TKO over Tony Harrison, and three months later, he defended the belt in a first-round KO of Carlos Ocampo. When undisputed champ Jermell Charlo moved up in weight, Tszyu was elevated to full champion.
Notable Victories and Setbacks
Tszyu has an impressive list of victories, including wins over Jeff Horn, Takeshi Inoue, and Terrell Gausha. However, he suffered a setback in March when he lost the belt in a split decision against Sebastian Fundora.
Upcoming Fight and Career Stats
Tszyu’s next fight is scheduled for October 19 against Bakhram Murtazaliev. With a reach of 70½ inches and a height of 5-foot-8½, Tszyu is a formidable opponent in the ring.
Tszyu’s Fight Record
- Date: March 30, 2024 – Opponent: Sebastian Fundora – Result: L, SD12
- Date: October 15, 2023 – Opponent: Brian Mendoza – Result: W, UD12
- Date: March 12, 2023 – Opponent: Carlos Ocampo – Result: W, TKO1
- Date: March 12, 2023 – Opponent: Tony Harrison – Result: W, TKO9
Tszyu in the News
From emotional reunions with his father to star-making opportunities, Tszyu has been making headlines in the boxing world. Catch up on the latest news and stories surrounding this rising star.
- Kostya and Tim Tszyu share emotional reunion on eve of title fight
- Tim Tszyu locks in U.S. world title fight with Russian
- Sebastian Fundora upsets Tim Tszyu to win junior middleweight titles
- Australia is firmly in the midst of a boxing renaissance
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