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Why boxing chumps move the needle more than champs

On Sunday Tim Tszyu will attempt to become a two-time world champion. His fight is unlikely to excite fans as much as the bout between two former footballers.

  • Adrian Proszenko

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Tim Tszyu has a lot to prove on Sunday in Newcastle.

‘It changes you, spiritually, mentally’: Tim Tszyu was humbled in his last fight. Can he climb off the canvas?

After consecutive defeats, Tim Tszyu’s career is at a crossroads. Sunday’s fight will determine whether he’s on the path back to a world title or retirement.

  • Adrian Proszenko
The champion lands another one right on the button.

This wasn’t a defeat, it was a disaster. Now Tim Tszyu only has one choice

As Tim Tszyu looks to pick up the pieces after his drubbing at the hands of Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev, he’ll likely turn his attention to an old foe.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Tim Tszyu is ready to face his first Russian opponent.

‘Always an excuse’: Tszyu fears Russian could pull out of title fight

Tim Tszyu is one of the most avoided fighters on the planet, but hopes his mooted bout against an undefeated Russian doesn’t follow suit.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Tim and Kostya Tszyu share a moment after training.

‘Dad is a soft guy now’: Inside the Tszyu family reunion

Tim Tszyu rarely speaks about his famous father, Kostya, or his upbringing. So it was a surprise to hear him call the old man a “soft guy” after a rare reunion.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Tim Tszyu at the end of the fight.

‘Blood was spurting out the top of his head’: The art of the boxing cutman

Over the space of 60 seconds, a boxing cutman has the ability to not only save their fighter’s night, but potentially their career. How do they live with the pressure?

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Tim Tszyu copped a horrific head cut against Sebastian Fundora in March.

‘Bitterly disappointed’: Tim Tszyu bout cancelled due to head cut

The Australian’s anticipated fight against undefeated knockout specialist Vergil Ortiz has been axed.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Tim Tszyu in the third round of his bout against Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas.

Tszyu was close to the summit of the boxing world when he tumbled

There are two things most prizefighters chase their whole career: money and legacy, in that order.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Brain scans for future AFL players are on the league’s agenda.

Why boxing has a better record on concussions than the footy codes

The football codes, on the other hand, continue to deny scientific findings and to promote full contact versions of their sports for young children.

Tim Tszyu in the third round of his bout against Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas.

‘My word is equal to a signed contract’: Fundora’s manager says Tszyu can have rematch

Sebastian Fundora’s team is pledging to offer Tim Tszyu a rematch after their bloody world championship bout on Sunday.

  • Darren Walton

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