Tim Tszyu targets next opponent after defeating Stevie Spark

Tim Tszyu has already turned his attention to who his next opponent will be, and his number one target is well and truly ready for a fight.

Tim Tszyu has his sights set on taking on Englishman Liam Smith in his next fight.

After easily accounting for Stevie Spark on Wednesday night, Tim Tszyu already has his sights set on his next target — and it’s bad news if your name is Michael Zerafa.

Tszyu ended his opponent within three rounds as the Aussie superstar demolished the challenger with a relentless barrage of brutal body shots.

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Despite being clearly superior to Spark, who stepped up two weight divisions on seven days notice, his three round masterclass has Tszyu focused on some global names.

Zerafa fired a shot before the fight posting on Instagram: “Tonight you got away and let the public think it was me. Mark my word when we fight you will pay for trying to make me and my team look weak and hiding the truth.”

But Tszyu quickly slammed the door on any possibility of fighting Zerafa, after he withdrew from their highly-anticipated fight last week due to Covid-19 health and safety concerns.

“I think he’s done. He had the opportunity. I find it a complete disrespect that you pull out a week before,” Tszyu told Main Event after the fight.

“If he came now, he wouldn’t have had to quarantine or whatever issues they were saying. There was no need.”

After taking care of Stevie Spark, Tim Tszyu is keen on taking his talents overseas for his next fight. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

In the ring, Tszyu had a message for whoever he faces next.

“For myself, I’ve got one objective in my mind and that’s take whoever is in front of me out,” Tszyu said in the ring.

“All respect to Stevie Spark for coming in, he’s got a big career in front of him but again, this my ring, this is my division.

“Liam Smith, (Magomed) Kurbanov and Danny Garcia, they’re the guys I’m going for. If you’re watching boy, I’m coming for you.”

‘Where do I sign?’: Tszyu’s target responds

Tszyu keeps claiming the belts. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Speaking after the fight, Tszyu nominated Englishman Smith has the man he’d like to take on in his next bout.

“I told Matty Rose (Tszyu’s promoter) straight away after the fight, ‘Make sure you plan the next one’,” he said after the fight.

“I think they’ve got a few names in mind but Liam Smith is what we’re talking about

“There’s a bit of politics involved with boxing but I think a name like Liam Smith is someone on the global stage.

“He gave Canelo (Alvarez) problems and Canelo is the best pound for pound fighter right now.

“So a name like that on my resume, that’s what I need.”

And it appears Smith is well and truly up for the fight.

A fan on Twitter called him out immediately after the fight, saying “don’t be a p****, he might break all your ribs but ur careers over anyway”

“Just curious mate, tell me when in my whole career have I been a ‘p****’?” Smith hit back. “I’ll fight him anywhere, where do I sign.”

The 32-year-old was the WBO light-middleweight champion from 2015 to 2016 and held the British and Commonwealth light-middleweight titles between 2012 and 2015.

Tszyu floats Red Square Russian showdown

Tim Tszyu has his eyes on the prize. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Tszyu is also extremely keen on the idea of fighting Russian Kurbanov in Moscow’s Red Square to honour his family heritage.

His father Kostya was also a Russian-Australian professional boxer but never got to fight in Russia.

“There’s been talks about that but maybe next year,” Tszyu said.

“Look, I’d love to fight in Russia. I’ve been fighting here my whole career and I would love to have a fight in Russia. It’s something I’ve always dreamt about.

“In Australia would be great as well but I’ve always been dreaming about having a fight in Russia.

“It’s part of my heritage. My first language was Russian.

“I’m an Aussie until I die but it’s just always been a dream of mine.

“My dad was never able to do it. There’s been plenty of interest. Just once in my lifetime, I’d love to fight there.