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'{{short description|Russian-Australian boxer}} {{Use Australian English|date=December 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2011}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Kostya Tszyu<br>{{small|Костя Цзю}} | image = Kostya Tszyu 2008.jpg | caption = Tszyu in 2008 | realname = {{nowrap|Konstantin Borisovich Tszyu}} | nickname = Thunder from Down Under | nationality = {{plainlist| *Australian (since 1993) *Soviet (until 1991) }} | weight = [[Light-welterweight]] | height = 1.70 m | reach = 170 cm | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1969|9|19}} | birth_place = [[Serov (town)|Serov]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]],<br>[[Soviet Union]] | style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] | total = 34 | wins = 31 | KO = 25 | losses = 2 | no contests = 1 | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | Men's [[amateur boxing]]}} {{MedalCountry | {{URS}} }} {{MedalCompetition | [[World Amateur Boxing Championships|World Championships]]}} {{MedalBronze | [[1989 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1989 Moscow]] | [[Lightweight]]}} {{MedalGold | [[1991 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1991 Sydney]] | Light-welterweight}} {{MedalCompetition | [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Championships]]}} {{MedalGold | [[1989 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1989 Athens]] | Lightweight}} {{MedalGold | [[1991 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1991 Gothenburg]] | Light-welterweight}} }} '''Konstantin Borisovich''' "'''Kostya'''" '''Tszyu''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɒ|s|t|ə|_|ˈ|z|uː}}; {{lang-ru|Константин Борисович "Костя" Цзю}}; born 19 September 1969) is a [[Russians in Australia|Soviet-born Australian]] former [[professional boxer]] who competed from 1992 to 2005. He held multiple [[light-welterweight]] world championships, including the [[undisputed champion|undisputed]] and [[lineal championship|lineal]] titles between 2001 and 2005. Tszyu was an exceptional all-around [[boxer-puncher]] who relied heavily on accuracy and timing, and carried formidable punching power; he is often regarded as one of the hardest-punching light-welterweights in the division's history.<ref>[http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/390939-ricky-hatton-recalls-kostya-tszyu-battle-10-years-later Ricky Hatton recalls Kostya Tszyu battle 10 years later – Ring TV]. Ringtv.craveonline.com (2015-06-03). Retrieved on 2016-06-03.</ref> As an [[amateur boxing|amateur]], Tszyu represented the [[Soviet Union]], winning a bronze medal in the [[lightweight]] division at the [[1989 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1989 World Championships]], and gold in the light-welterweight division at the [[1991 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1991 World Championships]]. He also won consecutive gold medals at the [[1989 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1989]] and [[1991 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1991 European Championships]]. In 1995, Tszyu won his first of many professional world championships at light-welterweight—the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] title—by defeating [[Jake Rodríguez]]. Five successful defences made until an upset loss to [[Vince Phillips]] in 1997, which was Tszyu's first professional defeat. He would spend the next eight years undefeated, winning the vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] title in 1999 and the [[WBA (Super)]] title in 2001. Tszyu scored arguably his most famous win that year, when he [[knockout|knocked out]] [[Zab Judah]] to reclaim the IBF title, as well as the vacant [[The Ring (magazine)|''Ring'' magazine]] and lineal titles, thus becoming the first to [[list of undisputed boxing champions#Light welterweight|undisputed light-welterweight champion]] in over 30 years. In 2005, in what would be his final fight, Tszyu was [[technical knockout|stopped]] by [[Ricky Hatton]]. Tszyu is considered by many in Australia to be a national sports hero.<ref>[http://www.victoriawarehouse.com/blog/leisure/ricky-hatton-vs-kostya-tszyu.aspx Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu]. Victoria Warehouse (2015-06-09). Retrieved on 2016-06-03.</ref> In ''The Ring'''s March 2010 issue, Tszyu was ranked as the number one light-welterweight of the 2000s decade. In December 2010, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] for the Class of 2011. From 2012 to 2013 he coached professional boxers [[Alexander Povetkin]], [[Denis Lebedev]] and [[Khabib Allakhverdiev]].<ref>[http://www.46tv.ru/line/kursk/005640/ Костя Дзю начнет работать с Александром Поветкиным]. 46tv.ru (5 June 2013)</ref> ==Early years and amateur career== Tszyu was born in [[Serov (town)|Serov]], a town near the [[Ural Mountains]], in the former [[Soviet Union]] to a [[Koreans|Korean]] ([[Patrilineality|paternal]])–[[Mongols|Mongol]] ([[Maternal bond|maternal]]) father and a [[Russians|Russian]] mother. Tszyu's father was a fitter in a metal factory, whereas his mother was a nurse.<ref name="parents">{{cite news|url=http://rodstvo.ru/C/cereteli.htm#ЦЗЮ |publisher=RODSTVO.RU (Russian Genealogical Tree) |accessdate=1 January 2004 |script-title=ru:ЦЗЮ |language=Russian |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027154647/http://rodstvo.ru/C/cereteli.htm |archivedate=27 October 2007 }}</ref> As a child, Kostya was [[hyperactive]], so his father decided to take him to a boxing gym, where he would channel that energy by fighting older boys.<ref>{{cite book |title=Kostya: My Story |last= Tszyu |first= Kostya |author2=Malcolm Andrews |publisher= Bond University Press |isbn=0-7333-1592-5}}</ref> He impressed the Soviet amateur team coaches and he was sent to the Soviet Union's amateur boxing travelling training camps, where he visited more than 30 countries while training and fighting in tournaments. He trained with that group 250 days a year, and won various tournaments, such as amateur boxing's world championships. At the [[Cuba]]n world championship tournament in 1987, he came in second place, and at the [[1988 Summer Olympics]], he lost in the third round.<ref>[https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ts/kostya-tszyu-1.html Kostya Tszyu]. sports-reference.com</ref> Tszyu was a member of the Soviet military too, but since he was selected as an ''elite athlete'', he was not required to participate in combat. He fought at the world championships once again, in Moscow in 1989, where he came in third place. In 1991, he went again to the amateur world championships, this time held in Sydney. This was a trip that would change his life forever. Not only was the third time his charm, but he felt enchanted with the sights of Sydney and its people, and decided he wanted to live in Australia. Following the [[Collapse of the USSR|collapse of the Soviet Union]] in 1991, early the next year, Tszyu emigrated to Australia with his girlfriend, where they married in 1993 and became Australian citizens, settling in [[Sans Souci, New South Wales|Sans Souci]], Sydney. Before marrying her, though, Tszyu had already turned professional, beating [[Darrell Hiles]] by a [[knockout]] in one round on 1 March 1992, at [[Melbourne]]. ===Highlights=== {{Col-begin}} {{Col-2}} {{silver2}} Schwerin Junior Open (57 kg), [[Schwerin]], [[East Germany]], April 1986: *Finals: Lost to Jörg Heidenreich (East Germany) 5–0 {{gold1}} European Junior Championships (57 kg), [[Copenhagen, Denmark]], September 1986: *1/8: Defeated Manuel Moreno (Spain) 5–0 *1/4: Defeated Santo Serio (Italy) 5–0 *1/2: Defeated [[Daniel Dumitrescu]] (Romania) 5–0 *Finals: Defeated Fared Cheklat (France) 5–0 {{gold1}} Soviet International Junior Tournament (60 kg), [[Tbilisi]], [[Georgian SSR]], December 1986: *Finals: Defeated Nikolay Dzhachvadze (Georgian SSR) RSC 3 {{silver2}} World Junior Championships (60 kg), [[Havana, Cuba]], July 1987: *1/4: Defeated D. Boyev (Bulgaria) RSC 3 *1/2: Defeated Eduardo Rivas (Panama) KO 2 *Finals: Lost to [[Juan Hernández Sierra]] (Cuba) 1–4 {{gold1}} Soviet International Tournament (60 kg), [[Leningrad, Soviet Union]], December 1987: *Finals: Defeated Serik Nurkazov (Kazakh SSR) 5–0 {{silver2}} Soviet National Championships (60 kg), [[Tashkent]], [[Uzbek SSR]], January 1988: *1/16: Defeated Adylkan Bekbolotov (Kyrgyz SSR) 5–0 *1/8: Defeated Vladimir Kravtsov (RSFSR) 5–0 *1/4: Defeated Serik Nurkazov (Kazakh SSR) 5–0 *1/2: Defeated [[Samson Khachatryan]] (Armenian SSR) 5–0 *Finals: Lost to [[Orzubek Nazarov]] (Kyrgyz SSR) 2–3 USA–USSR Duals (60 kg), [[Moscow, Soviet Union]], March 1988: *Defeated Donald Stokes (United States) 16–8 Pre-Olympic Tournament (60 kg), [[Seoul, South Korea]], March 1988: *Finals: Defeated [[Andreas Zülow]] (East Germany) 4–1 {{bronze3}} Soviet International Tournament (60 kg), [[Leningrad, Soviet Union]], June 1988: *1/2: Lost to [[Julio González (Cuban boxer)|González]] (Cuba) PTS Summer Olympics (60 kg), [[Seoul, South Korea]], September 1988: *1/32: Defeated [[Leopoldo Cantancio]] (Philippines) KO 1 *1/16: Defeated Sean Knight (Barbados) RSCH 1 *1/8: Lost to [[Andreas Zülow]] (East Germany) 2–3 {{gold1}} Soviet National Championships (60 kg), [[Bishkek|Frunze]], [[Kyrgyz SSR]], January 1989: *1/2: Defeated Yevgeny Burchak (RSFSR) *Finals: Defeated [[Orzubek Nazarov]] (Kyrgyz SSR) RSC 3 {{gold1}} Golden Belt Tournament, [[Bucharest, Romania]], April 1989: * (no data available) {{gold1}} European Championships (60 kg), [[Athens, Greece]], May-June 1989: *1/8: Defeated [[Andreas Zülow]] (East Germany) 3–2 *1/4: Defeated [[George Cramne]] (Sweden) 5–0 *1/2: Defeated [[Dave Anderson (boxer)|Dave Anderson]] (Scotland) walkover *Finals: Defeated [[Daniel Dumitrescu]] (Romania) 4–1 {{Col-2}} {{bronze3}} World Championships (60 kg), [[Moscow, Soviet Union]], September 1989: *1/8: Defeated Mark Ramsey (England) 22–3 *1/4: Defeated Bo Espensen (Denmark) RSCH 2 *1/2: Lost to [[Andreas Zülow]] (East Germany) 14–17 Bulgaria–Europe Duals (60 kg), [[Varna, Bulgaria]], November 1989: *Defeated [[Emil Chuprenski]] (Bulgaria) RET 2 {{gold1}} Mayor's Cup (63,5 kg), [[Manila, Philippines]], November 1989: *1/4: Defeated Nelson Factoranan (Philippines) KO 1 *1/2: Defeated [[Andreas Otto]] (East Germany) PTS *Finals: Defeated [[Shannan Taylor]] (Australia) 5–0 {{gold1}} King's Cup (63,5 kg), [[Bangkok, Thailand]], February 1990: *Finals: Defeated [[Andreas Zülow]] (East Germany) 17–7 USA–USSR Duals (63,5 kg), [[Moscow, Soviet Union]], April 1990: *Defeated [[Terron Millett]] (United States) 3–0 {{gold1}} Soviet National Championships (63,5 kg), [[Lutsk]], [[Ukrainian SSR]], April 1990: *1/2: Defeated Vasily Kirilov (RSFSR) *Finals: Defeated Aleksandr Banin (Belarus SSR) PTS {{gold1}} Goodwill Games (63,5 kg), [[Seattle, Washington]], July 1990: *1/4: Defeated [[Vukašin Dobrašinović]] (Yugoslavia) walkover *1/2: Defeated [[Terron Millett]] (United States) 5–0 *Finals: Defeated Aleksandr Banin (Soviet Union) 5–0 {{gold1}} Swedish International Tournament (67 kg), [[Göteborg, Sweden]], December 1990: *Finals: Defeated Sergey Pogosov (Soviet Union) RSC 3 {{gold1}} Soviet National Championships (63,5 kg), [[Kazan]], [[Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic|Tatar SSR]], February 1991: *1/2: Defeated Vasily Kirilov (RSFSR) *Finals: Defeated [[Oleg Nikolayev (boxer)|Oleg Nikolayev]] (RSFSR) 5–0 USA–USSR Duals (63,5 kg), [[Spokane, Washington]], March 1991: *Lost to [[Vernon Forrest]] (United States) 2–3 {{gold1}} European Championships (63,5 kg), [[Göteborg, Sweden]], May 1991: *1/16: Defeated James Pender (scotland) 21–0 *1/8: Defeated Darren McCarrick (England) RSC 1 *1/4: Defeated Attila Arslan (Turkey) RSC 2 *1/2: Defeated [[Vukašin Dobrašinović]] (Yugoslavia) 26–6 *Finals: Defeated [[Andreas Zülow]] (Germany) 33–11 {{gold1}} World Championships (63,5 kg), [[Sydney, Australia]], November 1991: *1/8: Defeated Albertano Caballero (Mexico) RSC 2 *1/4: Defeated [[Aníbal Santiago Acevedo|Aníbal Acevedo]] (Puerto Rico) 29–10 *1/2: Defeated [[Moses James]] (Nigeria) 25–4 *Finals: Defeated [[Vernon Forrest]] (United States) 32–9 {{Col-end}} Tszyu finished his amateur career with 270 fights under his belt, with a record of 259 wins, 11 losses (no [[corner stoppage|stoppages]],) no draws. ==Professional career== Tszyu started raising his quality of opposition almost immediately. In his fourth professional bout, he met the former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Featherweight]] Champion [[Juan Laporte]], decisioning him over ten rounds. In his sixth bout, he beat contender [[Sammy Fuentes]] by a knockout in the first. Fuentes would go on to win a world title years after being handily beaten by Tszyu in 1993, [[Steve Larrimore]], Larry La Crousiere and Robert Rivera, went to Australia to fight Tszyu, and none lasted more than two rounds. The only man to last more than two rounds with Tszyu in 1993 was [[Livingstone Bramble]], a former World [[Lightweight]] Champion, who lost by decision to Tszyu at [[Newcastle, New South Wales]]. In 1994, [[Héctor López (boxer)|Héctor López]], [[Angel Hernandez (boxer)|Angel Hernandez]] (who had just come off of a loss after challenging [[Julio César Chávez]] for the WBC belt), and Pedro Chinito Sanchez from the [[Dominican Republic]] tried to beat Tszyu, but Tszyu beat Lopez by a decision in ten, Hernandez by a knockout in seven, and Sanchez by a knockout in four. After the win against Sanchez, Tszyu was ranked number one in the [[light welterweight]] division. ===WBC light-welterweight champion=== In 1995, he received his first world title shot when he fought [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Light Welterweight Champion [[Jake Rodríguez]] at [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. Tszyu became world champion by knocking Rodriguez out in the sixth round. He then defended the world title, beating former [[Super Featherweight]] and Light Welterweight World Champion [[Roger Mayweather]] by a decision in 12, Hugo Pineda by a knockout in 11, [[Cory Johnson]] by a knockout in four and Jan Bergman by a knockout in six. After this string of defences, Tszyu became a highly touted world Champion by many boxing magazines, and many articles about him appeared on ''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]]'', ''[[KO Magazine]]'' and other [[United States|American]] boxing publications. ====Title defences==== 1997 began for Tszyu when his defense against Leonardo Moro Mas was declared a no contest because Mas' camp protested that the blow that finished their fighter in the first round was actually thrown after referee Joe Cortez had called for a break. Undecided whether it was or was not after Cortez called for a break, the IBF and the [[Nevada Athletic Commission]] decided to declare it a no contest instead. For his next bout, however, Tszyu wasn't as lucky, and he lost for the first time, losing by a knockout in ten rounds to [[Vince Phillips]], who also took with that, Tzsyu's world championship. After beating former world champions [[Calvin Grove]] (KO 1) and [[Rafael Ruelas]] (KO 9), Tszyu was given another world title try, when the WBC's belt became vacant in 1998 following [[Oscar De La Hoya]]'s move to the [[welterweight]] division. Tszyu found himself twice on the canvas in round one of his fight for the interim belt against [[Diosbelys Hurtado]], but recuperated to beat Hurtado by a knockout in five. He became world champion once again in 1999 by knocking out former world champion [[Miguel Ángel González (boxer)|Miguel Ángel González]] in ten, and twice retained it in 2000, beating [[Arizona]]'s fringe contender [[Ahmed Santos (newspaper columnist)|Ahmed Santos]] in eight, and a 38-year-old Mexican legend [[Julio César Chávez]], the former world champion, in six at [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. Kostya was interviewed by Ray Wheatley on YouTube in 2011 and stated he regards his win over Miguel Angel Gonzalez as his best ever performance. ===Undisputed light-welterweight champion=== Tszyu then began pursuing his wish to unify all the belts. In 2001, he began by facing [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Champion [[Sharmba Mitchell]], taking the belt by a TKO after seven rounds (Mitchell suffered a knee injury in training, and during the bout). His next fight was against the [[Germans|German]] Turk, [[Oktay Urkal]]. Tszyu finished 2001 by recovering his IBF belt in a unification bout with the current champion [[Zab Judah]], by a knockout in the second round. A small melee inside the ring followed that fight when Judah attacked referee Jay Nady for what he felt was a premature stoppage, reacting by throwing his corner's seat at the referee and even trying to choke Nady with his glove at one point. However, replays clearly show Judah walking on wobbly legs. As a result, Tszyu became the first man in 30 years to unify the belts in the light welterweight division. Tszyu in 2002 had only one bout, beating the top-ranked contender of all three of his belts, [[Ben Tackie]] of [[Ghana]] by a decision in twelve rounds. Tszyu lost only one round on only one of the judges scorecards in a masterful display of boxing. On 19 January 2003, Tszyu began the year by retaining his title against former world champion [[Jesse James Leija]] by a knockout in six. After the fight, held in [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]], Tszyu announced that fight could be his last in [[Australia]], due to pressure from promoters to fight in the [[United States]] (The win against Leija came on the birthday of Tszyu's son.). ===Tszyu vs. Mitchell II=== {{Main article|Kostya Tszyu vs. Sharmba Mitchell II}} His first fight in 2004 was supposed to have been held on 7 February in a rematch against Sharmba Mitchell. It would have been Tszyu's first fight as a professional in Moscow, but Tszyu injured his shoulder during training. He had successful surgery to correct the problem, but the injury further extended his absence from the ring. On 6 November, he and Mitchell finally had their [[Tszyu vs. Mitchell II|rematch]], with Tszyu knocking Mitchell out once again, this time in three rounds. Tszyu was voted comeback fighter of the year by [[Ring magazine]]. The bout which was aired on American cable giant, [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]], actually made the end of year highlight reel on rival cable provider, [[HBO]]. This was unprecedented. ===Dethroned by Hatton=== {{Main article|Kostya Tszyu vs. Ricky Hatton}} He next fought on 5 June 2005, against British boxer [[Ricky Hatton]], Tszyu lost this fight and his world title by RTD ([[Referee technical decision]]) after retiring on his stool at the end of the 11th round. He was also behind on all three cards (by 1, 3 and 5 points). ===Potential comeback=== On 30 January 2007 rumours spread of a Tszyu comeback. However, there was no confirmation. On April 2010, rumors about a possible comeback of Tszyu spread again.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |author =Vester, Mark |title =Kostya Tszyu Talks Ring Return, Darchinyan, More |publisher =BoxingScene.com |date =20 April 2010 |url =http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=27068}}</ref> He still continues to train and stays in shape since his 2005 loss to Ricky Hatton. On 19 April 2010, Tszyu appeared on Long Lunch Today, an Australian TV program. During the show, he denied his retirement and said he would return if a fight with [[Shane Mosley]], [[Manny Pacquiao]] or [[Floyd Mayweather, Jr.]] could be made.<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |author =Vester, Mark |title =Tszyu Delusional, Would Return For Pacquiao, Mayweather |publisher =BoxingScene.com |date =21 April 2010 |url =http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=27098}}</ref> ==Personal life== [[File:Kostya and Natasha Tszyu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Kostya and Natasha Tszyu, 2007]] Tszyu married Natasha Anikina on 24 September 1993.<ref>{{cite book |title=Kostya: My Story |last= Tszyu |first= Kostya |author2=Malcolm Andrews |publisher= Bond University Press |isbn=0-7333-1592-5 |page= 115}}</ref> He has three children; Anastasia, Nikita and [[Tim Tszyu|Tim]]. Nikita and Tim are both boxers.<ref>http://www.theleader.com.au/story/4016495/like-father-like-sons-tim-and-nikita-tszyu-to-chase-boxing-dream/</ref> His family still reside in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. In September 2012, Tszyu reportedly left his family in Australia while he moved full-time to live in Russia.<ref>[http://www.fightbeat.com/post/31839800492/please-do-not-be-rude-to-me-tszyu-leaves-australia Tszyu leaves Australia]. Fightbeat.com. Retrieved on 2016-06-03.</ref> Tszyu is an animal lover who owns several pets including Viking, a [[rottweiler]] who has been Tszyu's companion since he arrived in Australia; Jake, his pet [[diamond python]]; [[Domestic Canary|canaries]] and [[fish]]. Tszyu appeared with the animals on the pet show ''[[Harry's Practice]]'' in 2002. ==Legal disputes== Tszyu has been in several court battles with his managers. Most recently, his ex-manager Susie Bennell took him to court, alleging Tszyu owed her money. Tszyu was also ordered to repay $3.5 million to his former manager Bill Mordey in an unrelated civil suit.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071113211230/http://bulletin.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=255050&print=true Tszyu's cash fight]. ninemsn.com.au (March 16, 2007)</ref> In journalist [[Paul Kent (journalist)|Paul Kent's]] biography of long time trainer [[Johnny Lewis (boxing trainer)|Johnny Lewis]], allegations were made that Tszyu had underpaid Lewis for his services. The dispute was settled out of court. ==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |nc=1 |ko-wins=25 |ko-losses=2 |dec-wins=6 }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |34 |{{no2}}Loss |31–2 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Ricky Hatton]] |RTD |11 (12), {{small|3:00}} |[[Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu|4 Jun 2005]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[MEN Arena]], [[Manchester]], England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost IBF, ''The Ring'', and lineal light-welterweight titles}} |- |33 |{{yes2}}Win |31–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sharmba Mitchell]] |TKO |3 (12), {{small|2:48}} |[[Kostya Tszyu vs. Sharmba Mitchell II|6 Nov 2004]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Glendale Arena]], Phoenix, Arizona, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF, ''The Ring'', and lineal light-welterweight titles}} |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |30–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jesse James Leija]] |RTD |6 (12), {{small|3:00}} |19 Jan 2003 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Telstra Dome]], Melbourne, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, ''The Ring'', and lineal light-welterweight titles}} |- |31 |{{yes2}}Win |29–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|GHA}} [[Ben Tackie]] |UD |12 |18 May 2002 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, ''The Ring'', and lineal light-welterweight titles}} |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |28–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Zab Judah]] |TKO |2 (12), {{small|2:59}} |3 Nov 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA (Super) and WBC light-welterweight titles;<br>Won [[list of IBF world champions#Junior welterweight|IBF]], vacant ''[[list of The Ring world champions#Junior welterweight|The Ring]]'' and [[list of lineal boxing world champions#Light welterweight|lineal light-welterweight titles]]}} |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |27–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Oktay Urkal]] |UD |12 |23 Jun 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA (Super) and WBC light-welterweight titles}} |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |26–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sharmba Mitchell]] |RTD |7 (12), {{small|3:00}} |3 Feb 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Mandalay Bay Events Center]], Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light-welterweight title;<br>Won [[list of WBA world champions#Super lightweight|WBA (Super) light-welterweight title]]}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |25–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Julio César Chávez]] |TKO |6 (12), {{small|1:28}} |29 Jul 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum|Veteran's Memorial Coliseum]], [[Phoenix, Arizona]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light-welterweight title}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |24–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Ahmed Santos |TKO |8 (12), {{small|0:36}} |12 Feb 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Mohegan Sun Arena]], [[Montville, Connecticut]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light-welterweight title}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |23–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Miguel Ángel González (boxer)|Miguel Angel Gonzalez]] |TKO |10 (12), {{small|0:48}} |21 Aug 1999 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Miccosukee Resort & Gaming]], [[Miami, Florida]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBC world champions#Super lightweight|WBC light-welterweight title]]}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |22–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CUB}} [[Diosbelys Hurtado]] |TKO |5 (12), {{small|2:35}} |28 Nov 1998 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Fantasy Springs Resort Casino]], [[Indio, California]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[interim championship|interim]] light-welterweight title}} |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |21–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rafael Ruelas]] |TKO |9 (12), {{small|0:21}} |15 Aug 1998 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[El Paso County Coliseum|County Coliseum]], [[El Paso, Texas]], US}} | |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |20–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Calvin Grove]] |KO |1 (10), {{small|2:59}} |5 Apr 1998 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia}} | |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |19–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} Ismael Armando Chaves |TKO |3 (12), {{small|2:20}} |6 Dec 1997 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia}} | |- |20 |{{no2}}Loss |18–1 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Vince Phillips]] |TKO |10 (12), {{small|1:22}} |31 May 1997 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Etess Arena]], [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost IBF light-welterweight title}} |- |19 |style="background: #DDD"|{{abbr|NC|No contest}} |18–0 {{small|(1)}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[Leonardo Mas]] |{{abbr|TD|Technical draw}} |1 (12), {{small|3:00}} |18 Jan 1997 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Thomas & Mack Center]], Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light-welterweight title;<br>Originally a TD after Mas sustained a fractured jaw from an accidental foul, later ruled an NC}} |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|RSA}} Jan Piet Bergman |KO |6 (12), {{small|1:23}} |14 Sep 1996 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light-welterweight title}} |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Corey Johnson |KO |4 (12), {{small|1:21}} |24 May 1996 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Sydney Entertainment Centre|Entertainment Centre]], Sydney, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light-welterweight title}} |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|COL}} Hugo Pineda |TKO |11 (12), {{small|2:38}} |20 Jan 1996 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Parramatta Stadium]], Sydney, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light-welterweight title}} |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Roger Mayweather]] |UD |12 |25 Jun 1995 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light-welterweight title}} |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[Jake Rodríguez]] |TKO |6 (12), {{small|1:50}} |28 Jan 1995 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[list of IBF world champions#Junior welterweight|IBF light-welterweight title]]}} |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|DOM}} Pedro Sanchez |TKO |4 (10) |29 Aug 1994 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Flinders Park (Melbourne)|Flinders Park]], Melbourne, Australia}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} Angel Hernandez |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |7 (10), {{small|3:00}} |2 May 1994 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Héctor López (boxer)|Hector Lopez]] |UD |10 |11 Jan 1994 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Hyatt Regency, [[Tampa, Florida]], US}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|SKN}} [[Livingstone Bramble]] |UD |10 |23 Aug 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Newcastle, Australia}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Rivera |KO |1 (10), {{small|1:27}} |18 Jun 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia}} | |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Larry LaCoursiere]] |TKO |1 (10) |14 May 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Newcastle Entertainment Centre|Entertainment Centre]], [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]], Australia}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BAH}} Steve Larrimore |TKO |2 (10), {{small|1:56}} |30 Jan 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|[[Memphis Pyramid|The Pyramid]], [[Memphis, Tennessee]], US}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[Sammy Fuentes]] |TKO |1 (10), {{small|0:54}} |13 Nov 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Festival Hall (Melbourne)|Festival Hall]], Melbourne, Australia}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} Daniel Ricardo Cusato |TKO |7 {{small|(10)}} |11 Sep 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Sydney, Australia}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|PUR}} [[Juan Laporte]] |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |23 Jul 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Tony Jones |TKO |2 (10), {{small|0:15}} |7 May 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre|Convention and Exhibition Centre]], Sydney, Australia}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|GUY}} Nedrick Simmons |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |1 (8), {{small|1:58}} |2 Apr 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Sydney]], Australia}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Darrell Hiles]] |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (8), {{small|1:10}} |1 Mar 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|[[Princes Park (stadium)|Princes Park]], [[Melbourne]], Australia}} | |} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=004388}} *[http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Records/Tszyu_Konstantin.html Konstantin Tszyu Partial Record] (Amateur Boxing Results) {{s-start-collapsible|header={{s-sports}} }} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=World boxing titles}} {{s-bef|before=[[Jake Rodríguez]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[List of IBF world champions#Junior welterweight|IBF light-welterweight champion]] |years=28 January 1995 – 31 May 1997}} {{s-aft|after=[[Vince Phillips]]}} {{s-new}} {{s-ttl|title=[[List of WBC world champions#Super lightweight|WBC light-welterweight champion]]<br>[[Interim title]] |years=28 November 1998 – 21 August 1999<br>Won full title}} {{s-vac|next=[[Lucas Matthysse]]}} {{s-break}} {{s-vac|last=[[Oscar De La Hoya]]}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC light-welterweight champion |years=21 August 1999 – January 2004<br>Stripped}} {{s-vac|next=[[Arturo Gatti]]}} {{s-bef|before=[[Sharmba Mitchell]]|as=[[WBA (Regular)|champion]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[List of WBA world champions#Super lightweight|WBA 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