Australian boxing champion Tim Tszyu has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after a dog attack. 7NEWS
The operation means his world title defence on the Gold Coast on June 18 is now in doubt, however, his manager, Glen Jennings, is backing the boxing ace in.“There is no doubt that Tim will be ready and 100 per cent healthy and focused to take on Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”It is expected, however, the 28-year-old’s ability to train for the fight will be severely impacted.Tszyu is booked in to fight Mexican warrior Carlos Ocampo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
That date came about after Tszyu lost patience with Jermell Charlo who had twice postponed the pair’s highly anticipated blockbuster in Las Vegas. Tszyu secured his maiden world title in March with a brutal ninth-round stoppage of American Tony Harrison in Sydney.He is the son of legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu who had an incredible record against Mexican champions.Kostya had five victories over Mexicans, including the great Julio Cesar Chavez, and Tim is desperate to emulate his father’s feats.
“So I’m quite honoured to be able to fight against a Mexican. It’s going to be a tough task so hopefully my hands are ready.”“It’s certainly not the ideal preparation anytime a fighter ends up in hospital a few weeks out from world title fight but the best news right now is that Tim is doing OK,” Rose said.
“He has the best and most experienced team around him in world boxing. They have reassured me he’ll be more than ready on June 18 to take on Ocampo.
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