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Kostya Tszyu

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Record 31 (25 ko's) + 2 + 0 = 33
Nick Thunder from Down Under
Weight division Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Positions in ratings 3 - WBC Super Lightweight (August 2005)
7 - WBA Super Lightweight (January 2006)
9 - IBF Super Lightweight (May 2006)
15 - WBO Super Lightweight (February 2006)
Nationality Australia   Australia
Lives & trains Australia   Australia, Sydney
Born Russian Federation   Russian Federation, Serov
Profdebut1 Mar 1992
Birthday19 Sep 1969
Stance Orthodox
Coach Australia Johnny Lewis
WWW www.kostyatszyu.com
Boxrec ID 004388

Records list

# Date Opponent Record Location Result
205.06.2005 United Kingdom Ricky Hatton[38-0-0, 28]United Kingdom  United Kingdom, ManchesterL TKO 11 (12)more...
106.11.2004 USA Sharmba Mitchell[55-3-0, 30]USA  USA, PhoenixW KO 3 (12)more...







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2011 IBHOF Inductions 13 Jun 2011 11:00

2011 IBHOF Inductions

The 2011 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductions saw the biggest crowds in years witness the greatest class in years this weekend in Canastoa, New York as crowds enjoyed mild temperatures and braved a last second bout of early morning showers on Induction Sunday. Living inductees Ignacio «Nacho» Beristain, Kostya Tszyu, Joe Cortez, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sylvester Stallone and Mike Tyson all received their induction certificates read more ...
Lebedev, Tszyu Workout 19 Apr 2011 12:47

Lebedev, Tszyu Workout

WBO # 1 rated cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (21-1, 16 KOs) continues to prepare for his “Battle of Two Empires” fight against legendary multi-division world champion Roy Jones Jr (54-7, 40 KOs) on May 21th at the Sport Complex Krylatskoe in Moscow, Russia. Lebedev is preparing with Hall of Famer read more ...
Tszyu Delusional, Would Return For Pacquiao, Mayweather 21 Apr 2010 11:11

Tszyu Delusional, Would Return For Pacquiao, Mayweather

Former champion Kostya Tszyu appeared on Long Lunch Today, a television program on Fox Sports News in Australia, and during the program he continued to deny his retirement despite the fact that he's been inactive since the 2005 TKO loss to Ricky Hatton. During the program Tszyu was making some wild statements about returning to the sport but only if a fight with Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. or even Shane Mosley was on the table read more ...
Kostya Tszyu: 28 Nov 2009 17:30

Kostya Tszyu: "I was Destined To Lose To Ricky Hatton"

Legendary Kostya Tszyu visited Kazakhstan where he remembered his past in the interview to the Prosport. The former light welterweight champion told that before his bouts he often had to lose up to 20 kilos and regretted that he had never moved to the upper divisions read more ...
Tszyu sparring on Saturday! 19 Apr 2007 16:27

Tszyu sparring on Saturday!

Former IBF/WBC/WBA jr welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu spoke to Fightnews and advised that he will have the gloves on Saturday in a exhibition charity match at the Tszyu Academy gymnasium at Rockdale, Sydney, NSW, Australia. "I will be boxing again on Saturday at my gymnasium," Tszyu said. "There will be several boxing matches on Saturday with members of my fan club having the gloves on. I have been very busy - I will read more ...
Margarito vs Tszyu? 5 Sep 2006 12:42

Margarito vs Tszyu?

Former world champion Kostya Tszyu is quoted in the Russian media as saying "My people are carrying on preliminary negotiations with Antonio Margarito." Tszyu, who turns 37 this month, said talk of a ring return is premature at this point, but he wants a meaningful reason to return to the ring although he hasn't yet made a final decision on whether or not he'll fight again read more ...
Judah opens door for Tszyu rematch 15 Dec 2005 18:25

Judah opens door for Tszyu rematch

"Kostya Tszyu, I'm giving a public airing right now," he said. "Kostya Tszyu has a personal invitation from Zab Judah. Anytime he feels that he is ready to step up to the plate, your window of opportunity is always open. You are the only one where you have the opportunity to jump through it 24 hours a day. Whenever you are ready, I am ready to show the world that our first read more ...
Tszyu: No decision on comeback! 2 Nov 2005 13:06

Tszyu: No decision on comeback!

"Over the weekend there were some rumours in the media here in Australia that I have decided to fight again," says former world champion Kostya Tszyu. "The truth is there is no decision on my boxing future yet. There are no time limits and there is no rush. I will make the decision in my own time." Tszyu stated that when he does make a decision about his future, members of his fan club "The Tszyu Crew" will be among the first to read more ...
Tszyu to fight again! 30 Oct 2005 17:54

Tszyu to fight again!

Former unified junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu (31-2) will return to ring action in 2006 and is after a rematch with WBC/WBA/IBF welterweight champion Zab Judah (34-2). Tszyu will meet with his team during next week to discuss a strategy to get the classy Judah into the ring in what promises to be a multi million dollar fight. Tszyu who lost the IBF 140 pound title to Ricky Hatton (39-0) in June has decided he wants to finish read more ...
Tszyu vs Judah rematch? 3 Sep 2005 14:30

Tszyu vs Judah rematch?

Former unified 140-pound champion Kostya Tszyu has stated that he would consider a return bout with WBC/IBF/WBA welterweight champion Zab Judah if he returns to ring action. Tszyu said, "It depends on the deal that we make. I'm not going to jump into the ring just for the sake of fighting someone. It all depends on how the fight is commercially, all aspects, where it is being held. I will look at it very closely then make a decision." read more ...
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