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News.com.au
21-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Huge hint Tim Tszyu's boxing career is over after Aussie quits on stool against Sebastian Fundora
Tim Tszyu has been released from the hospital, but his boxing future is in serious doubt after a second brutal beat down by Sebastian Fundora. Australia's former WBO super-welterweight champion was badly outclassed on Sunday before quitting on the stool at the end of the seventh round. Tszyu was dropped in round 1, and things only got uglier from there, with the loss leaving the Aussie to ponder if continuing in the brutal sport is worth it anymore. 'I tried to give it everything, but I just couldn't do it,' Tszyu said after the fight. The Tszyu camp went to great lengths after the fight to dismiss the Aussie gave up on himself, stating it was a joint decision to throw in the towel. And while Tszyu stopped short of saying he quit after yet another defeat, his words, 'I just couldn't do it', said it all. As did the blank stare and distressed state he was in back in the dressing room after the fight, as the heavy burden of trying to carry on the Tszyu legacy appears to finally be taking its toll. The 30-year-old had been attempting to emulate his Hall of Fame dad Kostya as only the third father-son duo in boxing history to both win multiple world titles. But that dream appears now dead in the water. And Tszyu's promoter, former rugby league hard man George Rose, hinted in a statement on Sunday night that Tszyu may walk away from the sport. 'It's just a decision up to him as to what he's going to do, whether he gets back in the gym on Monday, whether he has a break, what he does,' Rose said in a statement. 'In this sport, a loss is a long time that you've got to deal with that for. 'It's not a one-week thing like most team sports, where you can move on within a week. 'A lot's got to happen on the back of it. Firstly, you've got to go medically. 'Then you've got to look at where the hunger's at, and Tim's one person you never can question his hunger or desire or the amount of application he puts in with his efforts in this sport. He rips in. 'He just fought for a world title at the MGM Grand, so while that's a really cool thing, taking a loss is a tough thing. 'I know Tim's still very talented, very capable, but it comes down to him. He's the guy who's got to put his life on the line in the ring. 'So the decision is on him, and I support him with whatever he chooses 100 per cent.' Tszyu has now lost three of his past four fights. He has been outclassed twice by Fundora and was also walloped in his title fight against Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev at the end of 2024. Whether Tszyu wishes to rebuild his career is unknown at this stage, but if he does, his road to the top is now a long one. Had Tszyu won on Sunday, his promoter No Limit was targeting a fight with a US superstar – either Keith Thurman, Jermell Charlo or Errol Spence Jr. But after a third loss in four fights, any Tszyu rebuild would now likely start back Down Under, potentially fighting Michael Zerafa – a man long seen as inferior to Tszyu. Currently, Zerafa is slated to fight on Tim's brother Nikita's August comeback card and then, should the pair both win, square off with 'The Butcher' at the end of the year. However, if Tszyu does wish to try and make a run to the top again, a fight against Zerafa – a man he was scheduled to fight back in 2021 – appears a logical place to start.
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
How a Dundee shop out-punked the biggest punk band of them all
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the punk movement of the late 1970s was 'often politicised', 'full of vital energy beneath a sarcastic, hostile facade' and 'armed with a critique of the music industry and consumerism'. So when a Dundee opticians hit upon the name, 'Spex Pistols', they may have thought the most punk of all the genre's bands would have been fine with it. After all, the Sex Pistols' debut single was called Anarchy in the UK. So anything goes, right? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Wrong. The band's lawyers sent a 'cease and desist' letter, highlighting similarities between the shop's logo and the band's. Not exactly a very punk thing to do. The biggest punks of all: the Sex Pistols perform in San Francisco in 1978 (Picture: George Rose) | Getty Images Following discussions, the lawyers agreed to live with Spex Pistols but wanted a new logo. However, rather than submit to their conditions, shop owner Richard Cook showed his own punk credentials and instead changed the name to Land O'Spex in tribute to former Dundee bakers Land O'Cakes.
National Geographic
26-03-2025
- National Geographic
The best wildflower hiking destinations in the United States
There's never a bad season to travel, but there's something special about spring. The snow has melted, flowers begin blooming, and the long-winter hibernation mode that many of us experience transforms into an irresistible urge to get out and explore. Add in that the summer crowds haven't yet arrived so many destinations are calmer, quieter, and less expensive to visit between March and May. Few things announce the arrival of spring as much as wildflowers, so what better way to take in the glory of the season than a hike through wildflower-filled fields? Whether you want to inhale fresh mountain air in a massively popular National Park in Tennessee, or escape to a quiet corner in the Pacific Northwest, here's where to go. Yakima, Washington About 2.5 hours southeast of Seattle sits Yakima, a brewery- and winery-rich region known for its hops and grape fields that peak in late summer and early fall. But come spring, Yakima is the place to be for wildflower hikes. The Cowiche Canyon Conservancy's Snow Mountain Ranch covers a 2,000-acre area where remnants of the ranch's past (like old stock watering tubs) are paired with sweeping views of the valley. Opt for the Wildflower Trail, a 3.8-mile loop where brilliant arrowleaf balsamroot wildflowers explode across the hillsides between late April and mid-May. Nearby Mount Rainier National Park also offers the easy 3.5-mile Naches Peak Loop, where the impressive Mount Rainier serves as a picture-perfect backdrop to the sub-alpine flower-filled meadows. Note that because this is at a higher elevation prone to cold, and potentially snowy springs, most flowers begin blooming in mid-July. San Luis Obispo, California San Luis Obispo is known for its spectacular spring wildflowers. Photograph by George Rose,Getty Images Thanks to above-average rainfall in winter, San Luis Obispo enjoys a burst of bloom come April and May. The Cerro San Luis Natural Reserve is the perfect place to take in spring flowers, as it has several hiking routes decorated with morning glories, lupines, monkeyflower, and Indian paintbrush. For an easy hike, go with the 2.2-mile Lemon Grove Loop; otherwise, consider the 4-mile Cerro San Luis (also known as Madonna Mountain). This dog-friendly trail has about 1,000 feet of elevation and those who make it to the summit are treated to stunning views. At the nearby Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve, more advanced hikers should consider the Reservoir Canyon Trail, a dog-friendly 5.5-mile loop where California poppies and buttercups mingle alongside blue-eyed grass, sharp toothed sanicle, and Johnny jump-ups. Not only will trekkers be treated to panoramic views at the top, but the trail also features oak and eucalyptus groves, rivers, and a waterfall. Lake Placid, New York About 20 miles northwest of Lake Placid, the tiny hamlet of Paul Smiths is a less-crowded corner of the Adirondacks where they take wildflowers very seriously. Paul Smith's Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) includes a 25-mile trail system, where interpretive nature trails and boardwalks wind through wetlands, bogs, and flower-freckled forests. Violets and trillimus begin blooming in April and May while lilies, orchids, and meadow wildflowers get started in June. (Related: I hike 3-4 times a week — these are the daypacks I swear by) The Boreal Life Trail is a short and sweet 1.6-mile loop that is a highlight of the area. Here, you'll find peatland scattered with sundews and carnivorous pitcher plants, and wet meadows where pink lady's slippers, marsh marigolds, and blue flag iris are on brilliant display. The Boreal Life Trail was designated as a New York Birding Trail by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is also part of the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration. As such, it's the perfect place to not only see wildflowers, but also to spot black-backed woodpeckers, Canada jays, and boreal chickadees. Boone, North Carolina Starting in April, wildflowers cover the trails, with some rarer flowers blooming at the higher elevations. Photograph by Pat & Chuck Blackley, Alamy Stock Photo Following the slope of Grandfather Mountain, the Tanawha Trail is a 13.5-mile hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone, North Carolina. Known for fiery fall foliage in autumn, the region lights up with wildflowers beginning in April. Trillium, dwarf iris, bloodroot, bluets, and mayapple bloom first, making way for flame azaleas and rhododendrons in May, then black-eyed Susans in June. Hikers can choose between short, easy options like the Rough Ridge Overlook (which can get crowded on weekends), or trek the full route for more of a challenge. Either way, rare high-elevation flowers are made that much more spectacular by views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. Less than an hour to the northeast is Elk Knob State Park, where the Summit Trail combines fiery flame azaleas with stunning summit views. This moderately strenuous 4-mile out-and-back trail includes some steep sections, but the payoff is a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Logan, West Virginia In late spring, the trail is also lined with mountain laurel, rhododendrons, and trilliums. Photograph by Jesse Thornton, Alamy Stock Photo Flower petals on the forest floor at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Photograph by Zachary Frank, Alamy Stock Photo An hour southwest of Charleston, West Virginia, Chief Logan State Park welcomes visitors with 4,000 acres of parkland full of mountains, forest, lakes, rivers, campgrounds, and historical sites. For more than 40 years, the park has hosted a wildflower hike where park experts lead wildflower seekers on group hikes of varying lengths (most range from 2.5 to 8 miles). Those who prefer to go without a group can choose from 11 other park hikes. When spring hits full bloom (typically between April and May), more than 100 different species of wildflowers can be found in the park, including violet larkspur (also referred to as prairie violet) and Dutchman's-breeches. While you're in West Virginia, consider heading two hours west to one of America's newest national parks, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The moderate Endless Wall Trail is a 3.2-mile loop of rolling (and sometimes rocky) terrain that looks out over the park's namesake, New River Gorge. Not only do the trail's clifftop viewpoints offer some of the most sweeping views in the entire state, but in late spring, the trail is also lined with mountain laurel, rhododendrons, and trilliums. In addition to hiking, this part of the park is popular with rock climbers, so you may see some making their way up the towering sandstone cliffs below the trail. Should you be a climber yourself, be sure to pack your climbing gear along with your hiking boots and poles. (Related: What to wear hiking, from clothing to gear) Cassandra Brooklyn is a New York City-based travel writer who specializes in sustainability, accessibility, and the outdoors. She is a former international tour leader with EscapingNY and is the author of the guidebook Cuba by Bike
