Why Kostya Tszyu Isn't Allowed At Tim Tszyu's Fights

"Never again. That was the last time."
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[@OttoMack1]

Fuck, I'm getting goose bumps seeing Kostya there supporting his son. So proud of this fella and his dad. Well done boys.

[@user-gd7fx4jf5c]

Kostya in his prime was one of the best fighters to watch, his controlled aggression was outstanding to watch as he waited took his time to analyse his opponents and then send them to the canvas wondering what the hell hit them 😄

[@Michael-lr9or]

100%

[@hanoitripper1809]

Jake the snake ate it

[@johnhines1336]

I reckonwas as cool as ice in his prime and at his best was Kostya.No one handled press conference as good as Kostya. As every man is, Tim is his own man, but he just happens to son of a legend. Nothing has been given to Tim on a platter his put in the hard yards and earned to where his career is and that Zeraffa has realised he had no chance obviously. Got to meet Kostya at the Stardust Hotel, Cabramatta. And everything I wanted signed I got signed and it didn't cost me a cent.

[@jamesnikolovski6683]

Kosta also had great chin, nothing to fear from other fighters, he new he had the power to k.o. opponents! So he kept stalking them until k.o.

[@timn4481]

Kostya was one of the smartest fighters to enter the ring.

[@mickc7159]

Watching Tim it's like Kostya never retired. No disrespect meant.

[@captainspalding69er]

Love how tim see's his oldman as annoying but for the rest of us we see him as an absolute legend.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

To Tim he is a father and to us he is a sportsman. Regardless a great warrior and World Class Champion

[@captainspalding69er]

@@clevelandwilliams5922 100% agree, im sure tim will make his own trail in the boxing world. Just like kostya did. Kostya, butterbean, tyson my favorites.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

@@captainspalding69er I remember years ago Kosta Tszyu came to our gymnasium to show us technical art of training and how to apply it to boxing. I was amazed in 1/2 hour of skipping he did not raise a heart beat and only managed a small percentage of perspiration. The guy was super conditioned and had endurance for 50 round fight for 3 minutes a round. I tell you what he had the fierceness in his appearance and had it tattooed in his fasciae. I tell you what that’s the true measure of a man. Courage, will to fight and knowing when your adversary is unwilling to defend or even stand up. Kosta was that type of man. A man who grew up in the tough climate of Russia and to why the men that come from that area have the balls not to be messed with.

[@captainspalding69er]

@@clevelandwilliams5922 lucky Lewis spotted him when he was a teenager bit like cus spotting a teen tyson.

[@makingmoneywithmj7752]

@@captainspalding69er In 2006 at an exhibition event of fights amongst Tszyu online forum members the talent was super apparent. Me at 15 fighting the same opponent earlier in the night , Tim completely dominated him. Given he is nearly 5 years younger than me, he would have only been 10 yrs old.

[@bartsimpson749]

Your dad's just proud of you mate. I'd be yelling if my son was in the ring too,

[@paynekandi6004]

Kostya's knock out to Zab Judah is still one of the greatest knock outs and shocker of all time! 🙇‍♂️💯👌

[@edgarsmythe9875]

It certainly was. He shut that big mouth yank.

[@andrewmair7371]

One Way ➡️↘️⬇️ 👍😁

[@andrewsmith8729]

Zab Judah was too cocky and paid the price. The other bloke Kostya took out was Jake the snake Rodriguez. He tried showboating and copped a hiding as well.

[@mauricemcgary10]

judah was going to loose anyway. he got off that time he went out on his feet. kostya was going to have him go out in a stretcher.

[@genaholshouser7148]

Not a shock at all if you knew anything about Russian fighters

[@georgestack4764]

Bless you. The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Never forget the humbling of Zab Judah. 👍🇦🇺💕

[@samesdifd]

Kostya, one of the all time best, because not only did he have sublime skills and great power, he never trash talked his opponents, he just BEAT them. Tim is terrific and I hope he achieves the heights he deserves

[@69JANKS]

Kostya’s a Legend, always will be 🥊 🏆

[@lewii4212]

Wouldn’t say legend but he’s a great fighter

[@bobbertonsmivelton7019]

@@lewii4212 He was the best welterweight in the world in his prime, and he's very humble and handles press conferences like a legend, whats not to love about him?

[@purposelyperplexed4240]

@@lewii4212 he's a legend

[@Ryan191072]

Kostya is a proud Dad. GO TIM!!!!!!!

[@mrporsche4236]

Yeah a proud dad but a shit dad

[@doublem1975x]

Kostya’s a bum. Abandoned his wife and kids to chase some tail in Russia.

[@robm7163]

A family of champions, what a beautiful and inspirational story, god bless the Tszyu's and God Bless Australia

[@markcurran6766]

Thank you from Australia

[@dantaylor897]

Kostya you are a Legend! The heart I've seen you show in fights is second to none. Good luck Tim your looking great

[@sheruffa6032]

I am watching this from Italy and you can't imagine how happy I am for Kotzia and Tim, it's curious to see Kotzia who was a hall of fame boxer, in father mode having been such a great boxer, also imagine the pride he feels seeing the son who has the qualities of a champion that he had. All surrounded by humble, serene and welcoming behavior towards others, they are true champions, I wish them the best!

[@michaelougarezos8963]

beautiful story Tim. No one will ever love you more than your parents

[@deanfitzgerald8063]

Good parents then. My parents couldn't give a fuck about me. They wouldn't even no where I am.

[@michaelougarezos8963]

@@deanfitzgerald8063 you need to be doing your homework and i am sorry you are in this position . I wished i could help you

[@luisabarca7363]

Tim is a very inteligent young man, articulated, mature for his age, very well balanced. The reasons he give for not having his dad there when he is boxing, are not only logical but also brilliantly expressed. He understand his father not being able to control himself and trying to shout some advice. But also he knows very well that is not going to help at all... Therefore, for the boxer, who can distinguish his father voice from another thousands voices, it becomes both irritating and distracting... All that explained in a few sentences, with full undertanding of his dad, and also, a good sense of humour... A very clever boy: in the boxing world, full of brave but not so intelligent people, that is a huge advantage for Tim... I wish hi the best!

[@jimmybooki4281]

Very well said mate.

[@MikeDelta5697]

Well said bro. He really gets it and I love this kid's maturity.. I'm really rooting for him to be world Champ

[@peterfunky8633]

Seems like yesterday that kostya arrived in Perth after the1991 amateur world titles.The world is your oyster Timmy.Go get em.

[@peterfunky8633]

@CRAIG HENNING you spot on.When he went pro he chose Johnny Lewis as his professional trainer & fenech was his star protege & a world champ.Tim had a brother & the pair of them grew up in the gym with there dad & pops.

[@dunruden9720]

Timmy is the Famous Five's dog. It's also my son's name. I know he'd be less than impressed to be called Timmy, Petey!

[@peterfunky8633]

@@dunruden9720 I'd cop petey as a late 50's,no complaints here.Born timothey then timmy & now tim.After all it's only a name.

[@sonjarado1175]

I’ll never forget seeing you when you were little with your mum and dad at a boxing match in Canberra the love in both your eyes when interacting was a beautiful sight you had that X factor since you were little! What a beautiful family so humble!

[@christopherwhippy3181]

Big fan of Kostya here, well done to Tim for making his own way. Look forward to him becoming a world number one.

[@wogdadscookingandfoodreviews]

I Used to talk to Kostya all the time when I lived in Bondi Beach awsome bloke

[@queenslander954]

Great fighter & decent bloke , he’s got it all.

[@dennisdobin8640]

Seems to have his head screwed on right at this moment.

[@Andy-eh2kg]

Love it! 1 absolute legend and hopefully 1 in the making.

[@billsquires853]

Like father like son Kostya always was very respectful and heavy hands like Roberto Duran The son has his own star with a definitely bright future

[@tonyelberg7814]

I met his dad in the 90s, gentleman, he's a spitting image with the Aussie accent, onya mate

[@semenmuncher69]

I met kostya when I was about 9 and got a pic with him, didn't know who it was but my dad talked to him like he was a Friend so I figured he was a workmate, nice bloke

[@tonyelberg7814]

@@semenmuncher69 yeah he is ,I didn't know him from Adam but he talked to me like I was a mate, couldn't ask for more, same thing with the tennis star on the gold coast that had the bright yellow Lamborghini or Ferrari, seen him at the servo with his Supa model girl, he talked to me and I was shocked, thought he would be up himself but he was cool, just shows you people are not want you think they are.

[@semenmuncher69]

@@tonyelberg7814 Yea he's the only celeb I've met and probably one of the best ones I could've met, super nice dude

[@tonyelberg7814]

@@semenmuncher69 definitely, it's good when you can meet a nice one, vast majority think their shit don't stink😂😂 like us mere mortals 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robmarshall956]

I used to chat to him at the park near dolls point back in the early to mid 90’s, he’d turn up with the family, tiny Tim in tow with his mum and these massive and I mean massive trainers, these guys were giants, always seemed like a straight up guy and family man )

[@harrisonlowe1]

What a fantastic persona Tim. Such a humble way to say f off Dad. Both World Champs ultimately. 👍🏼

[@paulbrennan3091]

I Loved Kostya ! From the First time I watched him Fight and Likewise ,Tim ! I wish this young man every Success , with the World in His Hands ,& feel sure He will not disappoint Anyone ? Coming from a fight family background in the Darcy Days ,Legendary ,the Maitland Wonder ! Go Tim ,Australia is behind You ,every step of the Way !

[@roblucchesi2731]

A dad’s love for his son goes deeper than any belt or championship. You are blessed young man to have that unconditional love from your pop and him being an absolute legend himself in your corner cheering you on with no other ulterior motives than pure adoration and unconditional love. Hold on to that coz there are lots of snakes in the game of boxing. I am like that with my boys regardless how big tough and ugly they are ! That’s what we do! Embrace it and remember one day you will be him and so the cycle continues. Kudos to you young man.

[@baabaabaa2293]

I was nowhere near Tim's level...but the thought of me old man there wdve made me nervous. My dad's first bout, my grandad was in his corner (panicking acc to the old man!). So dad never turned up..cos he knew what it felt like!! I wish Tim all success, he's only 21 fights in & improving every fight... (oh & Nik as well!)... Great interview!!

[@user-ir1yk5hq6e]

2 legends of australian boxing.... Champions!!

[@alexanderbobbychow6702]

Respect!!! He is an amazing ambassador for Australian boxing!!! Go Tim!!! Go!!!

[@dinos22]

I remember Tim when he was a little munchkin, they used to come have dinner at a restaurant i worked at in student days. He was a naughty little bugger running around everywhere, hanging out under the table. It’s great to see him grow up into a great young man. He’s a chip off the old block for sure

[@Gonoah2015]

Kostya what a machine

[@cloudattack3279]

What a great video. “Dad” “Haven’t seen you in four years!” Lmao. This is true Aussie culture in this kid. Both Tim and Nik are Newington boys, fantastic school (and expensive lol) I myself and the boys up the road at Fort st high school would fight the Newington boys all the time, but they weren’t boxers back then, they were good at footy. I think Tim is fantastic. Smart, funny and farking tough just like his Dad.

[@chrisdumea961]

Tim, U are your own man and I understand your frustrations. Ur now a CHAMPION and U did it on Ur own!!

[@silviofontana5144]

What a nice man Tim is, good boxing, I am sure you will achieve incredible wins

[@eazyrider6122]

Kostya is my favorite fighter ever. I learned lots watching him.

[@user-fj3wd6tx4b]

Tim Tszyu is an intelligent person.He has taken on board all what he has gone through during tough times and still cherish the good works his dad has done for the family. If you watch his fights,😊 he is growing from strength to strength.And that is the sign for any fighters growth when we can see changes and improvement taking place. Tim is one fighter that does not waste energy in unleashing unnecessary shots.Tim is a thinker.He takes his opponent around the shallow and then moves to the deep waters when the time is right. Rooting for you in the US and without a doubt the Australian flag will be flying high.Aussie Aussie Aussie....cheers....

[@random_1152]

What a legend!!

[@user-px9uj4xb3d]

Тимофей , ты хорошый , добрый ,достойный ! Сынок, я тебя очень люблю , все любит тебя ! Никогда не возгордись , люби деда и отца ! Мы рады за тебя , удачи тебе и твои блиским !... 🎉🎉🎉

[@dimitri00769]

Compare Tim’s boxing stance and positions in these short clips compared to what we see today. He has improved sooo much. He’s going to hold some world titles without a doubt

[@marklowe7431]

The first thing I noticed about Kostya when fighting was his total ZERO fear when fighting. Huge courage.

[@puppypablo8090]

Awesome pair of humans right there! You guys are excellent!

[@OliverWilliams1]

Wish him the best for his career

[@waynemcgarrity5171]

In 1995 i was given the opportunity to step into the ring with Kostya. It was only a demonstration but never before or since have i seen/felt the speed and power in that mans hands. I did not even manage to lay a clean glove on the man. I hit the canvas twice in 20 seconds. Go Tim Tszyu

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! Awesome Father, SoN Combination!!

[@kennyryan6915]

Kosta your son a legend already just like you I got he poster on my wall not sighed tho all best to both of your and family

[@miguelisidoro2327]

This makes me get emotional. I too am a father and have a 12year old daughter who skateboards along with my 16 year old son and they shred. I used to skate pretty high level and it scares me to death knowing there's severe consequences if you aren't careful

[@pattywickson9046]

Stay humble 👌

[@dannylujan3619]

You boxed up very well today on your own !!!🎉. Perfect

[@timn4481]

This is my second generation of team tszyu. Im on board...again.

[@murrayturf9715]

Tim is a great worthy Aussie love his attitude and dementia his style and iq will give anyone problems

[@stuartmorton2689]

Dementia?

[@maxstrength2963]

demeanor*

[@BottleBri]

Tim is making his own mark on boxing history and his dad must be very proud of his two sons. 💥🥊

[@ripme6616]

Love it

[@dfighternelams6387]

I loved watching Kostya Tszyu fight, I had no idea he left his family! I can totally relate b/c my father walked out of my life when I was a kid! You can forgive a lot of things but that’s one thing that takes yrs to get over! I wonder if Tim Tszyu was a decent baseball player would Kostya make his way to connect with him? I highly doubt it!! I applaud Tim for making his way in Boxing on his own! I’m sure his last name had something to do with his rise in Boxing but his attitude isn’t I’m my fathers son!! Kudos to Tim Tszyu for being his own man! I hope he rides that horse until the leg’s fall off!!

[@mkivt906]

I know how you feel brother my mother done the same to me when I raced bmx haha could hear her from a mile away

[@dartanion0075]

Respect mate.great bluer

[@DarknessYT2010]

yeah boys!

[@charleselkofairi6656]

Timmy boy you should learn from khabib normagedov and the amount of respect for his father and how he fought the American government to have his father by his side have some respect for your father boy he's a true champion and we love him.

[@thefranchize3445]

I remember when he dropped my boy Zab who got up and threatened the ref. The good ol days.

[@elisolomon8741]

I enjoyed watching your old man fight, Tim. As I now enjoy watching you.

[@cook7387]

That is tough indeed, he is living through Tim even though Kostya was a great champion, I can't imagine my own children in the ring and being able to contain myself, he loves you and Nakita.

[@jamiesuvo7420]

You are awesome Tim I am glad you Trained my nephew Jake

[@christiandinhopasillas9163]

I understand him. My family is not allowed at my fights.

[@stevencaldwell838]

💪🏼

[@timn4481]

I love this!!!

[@kelly916]

When a father cares that much is a scary thing for a boxer. And equals next level

[@user-sd5ug5ep7b]

Тимоха красавчик!только вперед

[@dusk1673]

Let's gooo future goat father son duo in history

[@yourenotwrong3511]

No chance

[@dusk1673]

@@yourenotwrong3511 there is no good father son duo they all bums

[@starcarrilloblog6678]

His dad is a legend

[@aj-tp2yh]

What a gentleman

[@michaelecom4369]

"hes uncontrollable" hahahaha thats gold

[@malmotumotu5218]

I believe that Costa needs to stay away from the ring.I coached my kids in rugby to 18 and had to stay back and let them do it.No more yelling at them about what to do!They are grown adults.I only give them my advice and feed back after they have a shower and settled

[@adam8822]

hahahaha "dad shup up stop telling me what to do" typical bloody son i have 4 of em hahaha

[@tw2155]

You should take it as a blessing to have a former world champion teaching you. And he's your Dad. Count your blessings son.

[@marksharp5486]

Typical dad and son love and mutual respect for each other .

[@tubx3805]

Tim Tszyu has a lot of the qualities of his dad, Kostya Tszyu. Tim is making a name for himself.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Nice!

[@robjak7794]

Every time tim turns his head I expect to see that illustrious ponytail !

[@Tikka300-]

Ha ha ya old man is a legend just like you gunna be mate

[@glendurrant3988]

I only watch MMA.....but, Tim is a kills!! The only boxing event I’ll watch is a Tim fight 👍👊🏻 🇦🇺

[@lyndaoneill7813]

Haha Tim may have to gag his dad if he comes to anymore fights.You can see he is full of love and admiration for his beautiful son.👍👍👍😁

[@blairansellfraser]

Must be incredibly hard for both guys...Tim has to walk his own path, with the burden of being one of the all time greats, as his father... and Kostya, desperately wants his son not to make errors that he, more than anyone can see so clearly.... but lacks the ability to get across to Tim.

[@MultiFalkirk]

Think you should show a bit more respect Tim no matter how good you are your father gave you boxing

[@aujay]

Kostya is to my mind one of the greatest boxer of any weight division ever, talk about punching power ! Tim is a great boxer and a long way to go to reach the heights of his dad, but it's possible i wish him all the best !!

[@AttackWithStyle]

Kostya & Aaryn Prior best 140 ever

[@MrChelky]

Did he just say he hadn't seen his dad in 4 years? Kosta"s clearly a great dad .

[@hoptoit5910]

That doesn’t mean there was no contact between them you tool. Do you have family that live across the world? If so, do you see them multiple times a year? He may be a legend but he’s not filthy rich that he can jump on a plane whenever he likes. Your comment could go both ways. A son could go and visit his father. He’s not a child anymore

[@cloudattack3279]

@@hoptoit5910 I agree Hop. I have 3 sons, my wife shot through when my eldest boy turned 18, the other are 14 and 12 now. My ex wife makes my life a living hell when all I want is time and space to try to raise my youngest two like my firstborn whom has just been accepted into Qantas pilot academy and I’m very proud. I want the best for the young ones but they are already showing signs of rebellion. What can I do but love them. I’ll be there for them when they need me. And they will.

[@Minister1Little]

He looks just like his father Kosta was a great champion

[@gordonwilliams2871]

Absolute assassin keep him in your sights=speed=power=respect

[@tylerbegg9967]

kinda sad, i would love my old man in the corner mentoring me

[@mrporsche4236]

Yeah but kostya is not a good dad.Left his kids when they were young went back to russia hardly sees them thats not good

[@tylerbegg9967]

@@mrporsche4236 thats what i mean whole set up is sad

[@SherLock55]

​@@tylerbegg9967 Yeah it is, Kostya basically just taking off to Russia and starting another family and now has two other children. I mean we don't know the full story of course but certainly doesn't look good at all.

[@donbon4204]

tszyu family at the dinner table it would be the same as the movie police academy when tackleberry meets the inlaws for dinner

[@robbierolly453]

Listen to ur father he knows how to drive a boat

[@jaypalmer7358]

Tim you'll have to let your dad go when you fight and win the world title belt cause you know it's coming 🇭🇲 home

[@OneTwo-db1kk]

here’s a small trivia do you know that Tim is one of sparring partner of PacMan

[@sethgeko480]

So it's in your genes to be a boxer your clearly his son, and well done so fare in your fledgling career. What you call tuff your dad would call a walk in the park... You got along way to go boy before you can stand next to your father and compare achievements on the world stage. The whole of Australia would stop to watch your dad fight back in the day. Don't be sore that your dad chose to go back to Russia over this country. If he could of took you with him l am sure he would of. You have had a blessed life growing up thanks to your father's blood sweat and pain. You were spared the hard and tuff road your dad was on before he got to Australia for a well deserved Fortune and fame. Grow up boy and respect the blessing that is your dad and appreciate when he is around. He is the power behind you and the only reason why you are a boxer now. Or drop the family name and see how you go ? Acknowledge your father don't ever treat him like a outcast. You will not have the massive fan base your dad had if you continue to be disrespectful like this.

[@peterbalac1915]

Different discipline same thing, my son shoots competition I took him when he was younger and I remember telling him what I thought when he missed. He just looked at me and said daaaad,,, the look was enough I said I'm going to the burger van catch you later!! He won that day in his category I never interfered again 😂

[@tenpercentfordabigguy8550]

Yeah he is uncontrollable. He is Kostya Tszyu after all.

[@billwilliamdexter2300]

Tim is a very intelligent person.he loves his father to be around for psychological support.but at the same time he has reasons to say no for such things as to give rise to his ultimate goal and that is to fend-off what is called distractions and invariables that is an impediment to his goal achieving target.cheers...m

[@user-ql6oz1tx2l]

Молодец Тим,сын своего отца,извеняюсь,что совет даю,Тиме бы левой рукой на джеб отработать как Гена Головкин,а то он просто получается толкает левой,а так просто класс молодчик,болеем за тебя

[@peaceseeker9927]

It's understandable that Tim does not want his credibility to be tied to his dad Kostya. Not all sons would be that way, but that's Tim's personality. Also, their relationship was complicated when Tim was growing up.

[@MagKing001]

Seems like dad did a fine job.

[@mishakolomoicev9701]

От сын! Молодец Папа!

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Tim is the real deal. No hype from is dad. Congrats