Tim Tszyu is a professional boxer from Australia who competes in the light-middleweight weight class inside the squared circle. Riding high on a spectacular amateur record of 33 wins and 1 loss, Tszyu made his professional debut in 2016 against Zorro Cssady and fought his way through the six rounds of the fight to secure a unanimous decision win. Taking off with a win, Tim Tszyu kept demolishing his opponents while propelling himself forward as a professional boxer. He won seven consecutive fights before landing a shot at the WBC-ABCO Continental light-middleweight title against Wade Ryan in 2017. He won the fight by a unanimous decision to secure the title.
Tim Tszyu locked horns with Denton Vassell on February 8, 2019, for the vacant WBA Oceania Interim light-middleweight championship. He dispatched Vassell in the second round of the bout to win the fight and the title. In March 2023, Tszyu won the vacant WBO Interim light middleweight title by defeating Harrison by a ninth-round TKO. Tim Tszyu was elevated to full champion status after Jermell Charlo stepped up two weight classes in September 2023. In his most recent outing to the squared circle, Tim Tszyu unfortunately lost his WBO light-middleweight against Sebastian Fundora via a split decision.
Tim Tszyu Brother
Tim Tszyu has a younger brother named Nikita Tszyu. He was born on January 19, 1998, in Sydney, Australia, and is also a professional boxer like his elder brother and father, Kostya. He competes in the light-middleweight weight class and is currently undefeated, having fought ten professional fights and won all of them.
Tim Tszyu Sister
Anastasis Tsyzu is the younger sister of Tim Tszyu. She grabbed headlines when she appeared ringside to watch her brother Tim Tszyu take on Brian Mendoza while putting his WBO light-middleweight title on the line. Her constant screaming and urging her brother to “break” Mendoza made her stand out in the crowd.
Does Tim and Nikita Tszyu have the same mother?
Tim and Nikita Tszyu share both their father, Kostya Tszyu, and mother, Natasha Anikina, as their parents. Tim Tszyu was born to the couple on November 2, 1994, whereas, Nikita Tszyu was born on January 19, 1998. Tim is the elder brother of Nikita Tszyu and both siblings are professional boxers.
FAQs on Tim Tszyu Brother
A. Nikita Tszyu is Tim Tszyu’s brother.
A. Yes, both the boxers have the same mother.
A. Anastasia Tszyu is Tim Tszyu’s sister.
A. He is 29 years old.
A. He is 26 years old.
A. He was born in Sydney, Australia.
