Kostya Tszyu
Kostya Tszyu is a retired Russian-Australian professional boxer who is considered one of the all-time greats in the sport, particularly in the light welterweight division. Born on September 19, 1969, in Serov, Russia, Tszyu became the undisputed champion at light welterweight in 2001, holding the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles simultaneously. Tszyu was known for his powerful punching and technical skills, which led to a successful career with a record of 31 wins and only 2 losses. He moved to Australia in the 1990s and became a national sports icon, ultimately being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Hatton’s best performance came in 2005 when he stopped Australian Kostya Tszyu to add the IBF light-welterweight title to the WBU belt he already held.
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46
Canada· 2025-09-14
Hatton came through fire to outfight and ultimately overwhelm the brilliant Kostya Tszyu.
Unforgettable Ricky Hatton turned boxing into a spectacle for his vast army of fans | Ricky Hatton
United Kingdom· 2025-09-14
Kostya Tszyu was the light-welterweight king whom Ricky Hatton defeated in a career highlight fight in 2005.
Ricky Hatton dead: Obituary of Manchester's former world champion boxerUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-14
Kostya Tszyu was a pound-for-pound great whom Hatton defeated in a significant match in 2005.
Ricky Hatton dies, tributes for former world boxing champion
Australia· 2025-09-14
Kostya Tszyu was one of the top boxers with whom Ricky Hatton shared the ring during his career.
Ricky Hatton, ex campeón mundial de boxeo, fallece los 46 años de edad
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-14
Hatton’s best performance came in 2005 when he stopped Australian Kostya Tszyu to add the IBF light-welterweight title to the WBU belt he already held.
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies at age 46 - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-09-14Hatton’s best performance came in 2005 when he stopped Australian Kostya Tszyu to add the IBF light-welterweight title to the WBU belt he already held.
British boxer Ricky Hatton dies at age 46 - SportPakistan· 2025-09-14Kostya Tszyu is the boxing legend and father of Nikita Tszyu.
The weird world of Nikita TszyuAustralia· 2025-08-18
Kostya Tszyu is mentioned as the legendary father of Tim Tszyu, who was expected to dominate the super welterweight division.
Sebastian Fundora fue un infierno para Tim Tszyu, que terminó noqueado de pie, tras una batalla de golpes, destrucción y sangre
Argentina· 2025-07-20
Kostya Tszyu is a legendary boxer who promised his mother he would not return to the ring for any amount of money.
“Я обещал маме“: легендарный боксер отказался от 100 миллионов: Вчера, 15:08
Kazakhstan· 2025-06-14
Kostya Tszyu spoke about a promise he made to his mother regarding his boxing career.
Скандальный блогер “оскорбил“ Криштиану Роналду и Сауля Альвареса: 13 июня 2025, 18:15Kazakhstan· 2025-06-13
Tszyu’s latest conquest improved his tally to 25 wins and two defeats, while also extending his family’s remarkable record in Australia to 51-0, with his Hall-of-Fame father Kostya (18-0) also unbeaten on home turf.
Tim Tszyu gets career off the canvas with stunning fourth round TKO of Joey Spencer | BoxingUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Kostya Tszyu was in his son Tim's corner during his fight against Murtazaliev.
Tim Tszyu at crossroads ahead of Joey Spencer fightAustralia· 2025-04-05
Kostya Tszyu is a legendary Russian boxer and the father of Tim Tszyu.
el campeón de los casi 2 metros ya tuvo la pelea más sangrienta del año y quiere mostrar sus kilates en Las VegasArgentina· 2025-03-22
Kostya Tszyu is noted as the only previous absolute champion from Russia before Artur Beterbiev.
Бой Бетербиева против Бивола перенесли ради «улучшения атмосферы» — РБК
Russia· 2025-02-22
