Australian Tim Tszyu is well known to American and world boxing fans over the years and had a famous win tonight in boxing.
He defeated American and former world champion Errol Spence in his native land of Australia on points tonight.
Picking up the unanimous decision points win a short time ago.
He said a short time ago that beating Errol Spence junior tonight was better than any world title win as he referred to Spence as a legend in boxing.
Spence was. He was no longer tonight. Errol Spence has since retired immediately tonight from boxing.
Tszyu improved his professional boxing record to 28-3-18 KO with the victory tonight.
The Australian is well known but for those new to boxing some notes on him that you, or even those long term spectators of boxing, may not know about Tim Tszyu:
- Was a gymnast and soccer player before switching to boxing at 15.
- Had a 33-1 amateur record before turning pro in 2016.
- Worked at a juice factory from ages 16 to 21 to support himself.
- Earned his father Kostya’s respect in sparring at age 15.
- His father is a Hall of Fame former undisputed champion.
- Missed four years of boxing due to a hand injury before turning pro.
- Holds a business degree from the University of Technology Sydney.
- His father moved back to Russia when Tim was young; childhood was extremely disciplined.
- Became a champion by elevation when Charlo moved up, without fighting for the vacant belt.
- His boxing nickname is “The Soul Taker”.
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