Defining Win Paves Way for Tszyu’s Rise in the World

Defining Win Paves Way for Tszyu’s Rise in the World
Tim Tszyu celebrates victory in his fight against Jeff Horn during the WBO Global & IBF Australasian Super Welterweight title bout at QCB Stadium on August 26, 2020 in Townsville, Australia. Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
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Australian Tim Tszyu has emerged from his father’s shadow and, confident he can challenge for a world title, now wants to do something even Kostya never managed by fighting in Russia.

The 25-year-old was emphatic in stopping former world champion Jeff Horn after eight rounds at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on the night of Aug 26.