![]() He could have waited for Charlo to recover, but placed his world title dreams on the line by taking on Harrison, the one-time WBC world champion. I’m coming to America,” Tszyu said when asked what was in store for Charlo. Tszyu was supposed to have squared off with Charlo in Sin City in January before the American broke two bones in his left hand in training. In preserving his undefeated record, Tszyu (23-0, 16KO) also secured a unified mega-fight later this year, likely in July in Vegas, against undisputed divisional king Jermell Charlo. “Thank you, Australia,” Tszyu roared in elation to the capacity crowd. The Tszyus join an elite group of just six father-son boxing world champions, including Julio Cesar Chavez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, and Leon and Corey Spinks. ![]() The hometown favourite’s victory came 28 years after Kostya knocked out Jake Rodriguez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas – when Tim was barely two months old – to capture his maiden world title, the IBF super-lightweight strap. Seemingly just ahead on points, Tszyu exploded to life to pummel Harrison and leave the referee with no alternative but to stop the fight at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday. ![]()
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