Biography
Kostya Tszyu is the legend of the Russian and world boxing, the absolute world champion among professionals. This title was awarded to him three world boxing associations. Boxing, says Tszyu, formed him as a person, attitude towards others and bestowed other life benefits. At the same time, the cruel world of sports taught not to trust, it would seem that sincere smiles, empty words and contracts. Cross familiar betrayal and disappointment. "But I don't want to change myself, I don't want to get up on which the majority is located. I do not want to descend. "Childhood and youth
Konstantin Tszyu was born on September 19, 1969 in a small provincial Russian town called Serov, which in the Sverdlovsk region. Parents were the most ordinary people who had no relation to professional sports. Father Boris Timofeevich Lion's share worked at metallurgical enterprises, and the mother is a nurse. The surname boxer was inherited from his grandfather, Korean by nationality, who came to the Soviet Union from China at the beginning of the 20th century.
In childhood, Kostya grew up and moving. In order to send the child's energetic fountain to the fruitful riverbed Boris Timofeevich in 1979, in 1979, he took the Son to the section on boxing to the local DUSSH. Then I realized that I did not miss the choice. The family was not against such initiatives.
Already after 6 months of classes in the hall, a brisk 10-year-old boy began to defeat the rings of the guys who were older in age. After 2 years, coaches of the National Junior National Union national team began to be interested in. This period is considered the beginning of a professional sports biography of the bone of Tszyu, which slowly, but confidently sought toast.
He won many regional and international fights, became a medalist of several tournaments. Enchanting victories alternated with defeats, but it only strengthened the guy's spirit. In 1985, Tszyu received the title of the RSFSR champion in his age category of young men. In his youth, the boxer began to periodically appear on more mature tournaments.
In 1988, Kostya went to the XXIV Olympic Games in Seoul, however, at the Olympics lost his opponent.
Boxing
In 1989, the guy managed to achieve serious success in the main age group. At this time, Tszyu became the owner of the championship belt in the tournament in the USSR and soon after the triumph performed at the European Championship, where he also ascended to the highest step of the pedestal. Then followed a long series of weighty victories.In 1990-1991, a talented boxer was twice in a row became the owner of the title of the Soviet Union champion, and also received many gold medals according to the results of international competitions. In 1989 at the World Boxing Championship, which was held in the Russian capital, Kostya Tszyu managed to take the 3rd prize position in the group of athletes in the weight category up to 60 kg.
A year later, the champion put in the piggy bank and gold medals with goodwill games in Seattle. 1991 became no less impressive and bright athlete's career. At this time, Kostya earned gold medals of the European and international championships.
Serious results at the competition were attracted by the considerable interest of the coach from Australia Johnny Lewis to the athlete from the Soviet Union, who soon convinced Boxer to move to the green continent. Then Tszyu was offered to officially become a citizen of Australia, which heardly agreed. After that, the boxer began to perform on regular exhibition confrontations throughout the planet.
During the professional career, a boxer for nicknamed Thunder from Australia (Thunder from Down Under) was considered one of the most powerful athletes in the weight category up to 63.5 kg (the growth of Tszyu is 170 cm, and the weight is 61 kg).
From time to time, the crossed managed to win over the famous fighters by Juan Laporte, Jesse Leihe, Zakov Jude, Tony Jones, Akhmed Santos and others. These bright victories were the predecessors of incredible glory and world recognition in the boxing world. Tszyu became a star in Australia and his native Russia.
The first defeat in the career occurred in 1997. In the duel won Vince Phillips. In the 10th round, he began to score the opponent, and the judge recognized the technical knockout. Tszyu has impressive statistics. In the aggregate, he went to the ring 282 times, at the same time after this, 270 victories. For such indicators in 2011, the boxer was introduced into the International Hall of Fight Glory.
It is noteworthy that on the same day, along with Tszyu, Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone and Champion of Mexico Julio Cesar Chavez were honored with such an honor. The last Konstantin defeated in 2000 in the title duel on the title of the first welterweight champion.
The best fight of the Russian boxer took place in 2001 in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA). The match in the first welterweight weight between the WBA / WBC champion 32-year-old bones of Tszu and the IBF champion 24-year-old Zakoy Juda viewers were remembered, because the favorite sensationally lost. This duel of Tszyu against a student Mike Tyson is considered one of the most interesting in the history of boxing.
An American presisionly started a meeting. The first round of Tszyu was constantly inferior to the opponent. It seemed that Juda would soon demonstrate his skill, and would also affect the age difference, but this did not happen. In the 2nd round, the absolute world champion began from the first seconds to "push" to the opponent, trying to throw away the left uppercot. In turn, Kostya intended to stop the opponent enemy, limiting the freedom of action in the near battle. For 8 seconds, Guend Judah missed the powerful right cross in the head and fell on the canvas, earning knockout.
There was no clean knockout, but after the Zaber quickly rose, he was very toward, and he fell a second time. "Dance of Chicken" - so journalists will name the physical condition of the American boxer after the powerful impact of Tszyu.
Jay Neidi, the Referee fight, decided to stop the fight. Such a judicial arbitration led to the fury of the boxer from the USA. Zab Juda pounced on Nidy, stating that she was ready to continue the duel, but the meeting was still stopped.
The decision of the judge is still discussing specialists. Clean knockout did not take place, but the fall of the American, as well as his condition after the strike, which caused Kostya, influenced the referee. Juda demanded to spend the match-revenge, but the meeting was never organized, and Tszu completed the professional career at all.
In June 2005, a fight against British Rica Hatton took place in Manchester. This duel became decisive in the career of the Russian-Australian Boxer.
Hatton, defeating Tszyu technical knockout, selected the title of world boxing champion in the first weighing weight according to IBF. Kostya refused to participate in the final round, and the coaching headquarters threw a white towel. Later, the athlete said that every fight took place on the verge of life and death. But at that time Kostya was not ready to die, and then did not find the motivation to return to the ring. The Briton refused to fight revenge, refused to prepare for confrontation with the world champion according to WBC Floyd Maeveter.
After completing the sports career
After Kostya Tszyu finished his career, he began to train the younger generation. For the wards, a special training scheme has been developed, which allowed to effectively resist rivals in the ring. The most memorable students athlete were boxers Denis Lebedev, Alexander Povetkin and Habib Allahverdiev.
At the same time, Tszyu conducted master classes for young athletes. Konstantin opened sports schools throughout Russia, motivating such a decision to help in expanding and promoting sports in their native country. In Yekaterinburg, there is a boxing school that bears the name of the champion.
In 2010, Kostya Tszyu became the head of the editorial office of the debut in the country of E-edition Fight Magazine, revealing various aspects of combat martial arts.
Fans learned about another talent of the famous boxer. Tszyu was often a member of various television shows, speaking as a media person. The athlete lit up in Dancing with the Stars projects, the "Australian top model" and others.
He also tried himself as an actor, starring in several films where he played himself. Among them are the autobiographical picture "Kostya Tszyu. To be first!",
The athlete is interested in the position of affairs in the world boxing. In particular, in 2013, he called Boxer from Kazakhstan Gennady Golovkin as the best in the post-Soviet space in his category. About Golovin The famous Russian has repeatedly responded more than once, commenting on achievements on a professional ring.
Personal life
Tszyu Natalia's first wife worked as a hairdresser in Serov. In the city bar, young people and met. I got married when the crossed was offered to move to Australia. From official data it is known that in marriage that existed for 20 years, three children were born - the sons of Timofey and Nikita and daughter Anastasia.The boxer responsibly approached the raising of children and teared them to work with his youth. For example, he asked them to wash the car and paid money for quality work.
The reason for the separation of Natalia and the bones, according to rumors, was the passion for the boxer to another woman. Treason Natalia Tszyu did not forgive. The media wrote that at the end of the sports career, a man, not finding his own classes, went to Moscow, and the family remained in Australia. On the alimony, the wife did not give, saying that it was able to provide children.
Sydney court issued a divorce of spouses in December 2013. Moreover, the athlete signed the paper while in Russia, and then sent by mail. From the 3-storey mansion Konstantin took only awards and sports equipment.
After years, the former wife thanked Tzzyu for brought in her character. Near the bones, Natalia told, it is impossible to show weakness, blooming. Now, when it seems that the forces no longer remains, the internal reserve is included.
In 2015, Kostya Tszyu married Tatiana Averina, although I assured that the stamp in the passport is an excess. A couple have children - the son of Vladimir and daughter Victoria, as well as Nikita from the first relations of Tatiana. With Natalia, the boxer communicates and supports senior heirs. Champion's personal life illustrate photos and videos in the personal account "Instagram".
The former absolute world boxing champion is watching the successes of his eldest son in sports. Tim in 2016 made his debut in the ring. August 26, 2020 Timofey Tszyu technical knockout won the ex-world champion WBO Jeff Horn. Thus, he defended the title of Australia champion and Asia according to IBF.
Immediately after the fight, Kostya Tszyu across "Instagram" turned to his son. He congratulated the heir to the victory, and also asked his subscribers to support Tim on his way.
Interestingly, Tszyu Jr. technique is largely reminded by the Father's technique. He has a wide rack, a good blow right, hard jeb. But experts note that he is much slower than Constantine in his best years in the ring. However, it does not interfere with the systematic to go to the target target - March 31, 2021 the heir won another bright victory in a boxing career, after ending the battle with Dennis Hogan. Today, Tim aims to conquer serious championship titles.
Among the hobby of the bone - Music Pink Floyd and Budha Bar, books in English. Boxer is friendly with Alexander Rosenbaum and Gregory Leps.
Konstantin Tszyu got used to Plow. He graduated from the Ural Federal University. Ready at the athlete and the candidate dissertation, but there is not enough time to defense. Kostya rides the country with master classes, motivational lectures. He became a TV presenter on the "Home" channel in the "Culinary Duel" show, started the Yutiub-Channel, which removes the headings "Boxing Chess" and "Test for Strength", training with dumbbells and other sports inventors. In Australia, Tszyu published several books. In Russia, only an essay for children came out. Other suggestions from publishers boxer rejects, as I encountered attempts to deceive.
The creators of the show "Star in the ring", according to the bone, also did not pay for the idea. "Slightly changed the structure, design - and forward, only under a different name. So often do, unfortunately, on our television. " Continuing athlete and training in the ring.
After one sparring in early 2018, Kostya felt that his health had worsened. He applied for help to Elena Malysheva. The celocker recommended the doctors, and the Tszyu made an operation on the heart. Prior to that, the men revealed a disease associated with vessels, "Trombus broke due to elevated cholesterol. Kostya took care that children also have surveyed.
Celebrity is the face of Concellence, which produces sportswear. Bright and stylish wardrobe items are sold in the online store. LLC "Academy of Sports Bone TsZu" produces vitaminated and energy drinks, mineral water, natural food under the Gladio brand. Boxer has invested in the project, according to FORBS, $ 80 million.
Kostya Tszyu now
Tszyu opened his own school in April 2021. However, the developed program on which guests of the establishment will be engaged, surprised everyone. Athlete presented a new direction called Fitness Boxing.
In an interview with Kostya told that he came up with this system, still living in Australia. According to the champion, this direction organically combines both the power exercises and the dynamism of fitness. Contact sparring is not provided, and guests are engaged in group classes with a coach. Interestingly, Anita Tsoi has already used the chance to improve its physical form, and Larisa Valley was performed at the opening.
In addition to the development of the business, Konstantin never stopped tracking the fate of the senior heir. It is known that the man was engaged in organizing the battle of the Son in Russia and demanded from Russian promoters to provide full information about the terms of the contract.
Achievements
- 1989, 1991 - Gold Medal of the European Championship
- 1989 - Bronze Medal of the World Cup
- 1991 - Gold Medal of the World Cup
- 1995 - World IBF Champion
- 1999 - World WBC Champion
- 2001 - Absolute World Champion in the first welterweight weight