Timophey Tszyu to turn pro - says Kostya

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  1. COULDHAVEBEEN

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    Tszyu says son will go pro

    by Andre Grimaux - Northern Times - 24th Aug 2010

    BOXING legend Kostya Tszyu says his son will turn to professional boxing rather than pursue a career in the amateur ranks.


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    Tszyu has confirmed his son will return to defend his Golden Gloves crown at Caboolture this weekend.

    And in a major boost for one of Australia’s biggest boxing tournaments, Kostya will be ringside as teenage sensation Tim looks to improve on his flawless 15-fight amateur record.

    While the Golden Gloves will feature some of Australia’s best amateur boxers, Kostya said Tim would soon move in to the big world of professional boxing.

    ``Definitely he won’t fight amateur. It’s too difficult to reach that level ... some countries like Cuba and Russia are too dominant,’’ Kostya said.

    ``I’m going to mentor him and definitely manage him. He won’t make the same mistakes as me.’‘

    Speaking with Quest Newspapers before he arrives in town on Friday, Tszyu Sr said he was looking forward to seeing his prodigy in the ring, having only been at a handful of his contests.

    ``I’m looking forward to it, more than him,’’ Tszyu joked.

    ``I’ve been training every morning and afternoon with him, so I give him some tips. He’s been doing it only a year and a half, and he’s improved a lot.

    ``He’s confident, powerful and his decision making is good. I’m very pleased.’‘

    Kostya has previously been reluctant to talk about 15-year-old Tim’s boxing career, but brimmed with pride when speaking to Quest Newspapers.

    Despite having only six months’ boxing experience under his belt before last year’s Golden Gloves, Tim oozed class and raw power to win the junior 63kg class.

    But former world light welterweight champion Kostya said things would not be so easy this weekend.

    ``He’s now defending his title, so there’s more pressure,’’ he said.

    ``Kids are studying his fights, and watching what he does.’‘

    The Golden Gloves are at the Caboolture Junior Rugby League Club from this Friday to Sunday, and feature close to 150 bouts.
     
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  2. TheDuke

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    I reckon Kostya might wann get DNA test - looks nothing like him!
     
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  3. TheDuke

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    In all seriousness........how about Autralia's first Olympic gold medalist KT?
     
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  4. kel

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    Is Lonon 2012 - which is 2yrs away too soon for a then 17yr to fight at that level??? How old was Amir Khan in the Athens Olympics?
     
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  5. Hmmm

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    whenever I watch olympic boxing I see so much bias in the scoring that i change the channel. I can see where KT is coming from here...
     
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  6. TheDuke

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    While I know how Kostya loves green just like Bill Bixby.......have you ever given consideration to how much cash Autralia's first boxing Gold medalist would make in this day and age with relatively little physical damage? Would not even have to turn pro and would make 10 mil plus in endorsements IMO
     
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  7. cedrichw

    cedrichw Well-Known Member Full Member

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    maybe kostya doesn't want him going one better then himself and getting a gold medal Tsyzu wasn't able to do it maybe he doesn't want his son one upping him
     
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  8. htmonaro

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    :rofl
     
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  9. perfect jet

    perfect jet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Turning pro? Cant see that happening for a long while. He is still a boy and not experienced enough.
     
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  10. RDJ

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    Isn't he fourteen or fifteen? He should get as many amateur bouts as he can to gain experience, then turn pro at 19-20 years old.
     
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  11. Super_Fly_Sam

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    Sr defo had the ability to win the olympic gold though

    I also agree with Perfect Jet he's still only young he wont be goin pro anytime soon just bit of publicity most likely...
     
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  12. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    One things forsure he Tim will be learning from the best.I think Kostya would be a great coach.Very intelligent fighter..

    Though think its very hard for someone to have the required hunger and crave the glory when they have grown up a fairly priviledged lifestyle.

    I remember reading one of Kostyas books and he fought to literaaly put food on the families table at bloody 12year old..
     
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  13. cedrichw

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    kostya as a coach not sure doubt many would have the determination and will power and if you dont he will get very upset as he wont understand why people wont go through what he went through most if not nearly everyone just dont have what he has got
     
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  14. perfect jet

    perfect jet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My boy has sparred a few times with tim. As super fly said, this is just a bit of publicity.
     
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  15. boxoncottonon

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    Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is an example.
    3 amature fights turning pro at 17.
    I bet this example is brought up occassionally at ghe Tszu dinner table.
     
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