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Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
'Tim can stop him': boxing legend's big call on Tszyu
Training great Johnny Lewis is tipping Tim Tszyu will exhibit his father's legendary resilience and thrust the family name into boxing immortality. Lewis is not only convinced Tszyu will take out American "Towering Inferno" Sebastian Fundora and join his father Kostya as a multiple world champion in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Sunday AEST). The iconic former corner man for arguably Australia's two greatest pugilists - Kostya and four-division world champ Jeff Fenech - is adamant Tim's undefeated younger brother Nikita can also rule the globe to secure the Tszyu family's status as the boxing GOATs. "I still feel that the little brother has got that X factor," Lewis told AAP ahead of Tszyu's date with destiny. "He does get hit a little bit, but he's just nonchalant about that. If he got the right fight and he worked on his defence, they might see a really good little fighter. "I like him a lot. "But we're not talking about him. We're talking about his brother." That brother being Tim and his redemption shot after losing a split-decision bloodbath to Fundora in Vegas 16 months ago."I honestly believe Tim can stop him," Lewis said before the return bout at the MGM Grand, the iconic venue where Kostya claimed his maiden world title in 1995. "Technical knockout or knockout, yeah, but I really think he can stop him before the 10th. "Tim Tszyu over the last few rounds of that last fight was blindfolded, such was his vision, and it was more than a bit of bad luck. It was dreadful luck. "They should have stopped it. The judges, the officials, the corner ... it was the corner's call." "It's also an advantage to Fundora that he's seen the best of what Tszyu was delivering. "So that's also an advantage to Fundora. That's for sure, but I think Tim is a better fighter than Fundora. "It's great that Tim's got this opportunity. If he wins this fight, he is the luckiest guy in the world. "And to get two, a father and son, to win two world titles each, yeah, well, even if he never won another fight, the people, the world, would know that." To do so, Tszyu will need to bounce back from successive losses in his two most recent fights in America, to Fundora then to Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev in Florida last October. Lewis recalled how he tried to talk Kostya into retiring after a terrible loss to American Vince Phillips in 1997 before the Russian-born great rose again to become a unified world super-lightweight champion and all-time boxing great. "Comparing the father and son, I don't think there's anything there but they are both great, great fighters," Lewis said. "But speaking about Tim, he can undoubtedly beat Fundora and be a world champion again. "But he just needs to lift the work rate. Don't let Fundora get off with that jab. Even though there's not a lot on it, it's a scoring punch. "All he's got to do is watch his elbow and not walk into that again. "Just stick to the game plan. I'm sure (coach) Igor (Goulobev) is smart enough to have some sort of plan of attack and I don' think Tim's got to call on too much more. "I just think he's a far better fighter than last time." This AAP article was made possible by support from No Limit Boxing.
Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Boxing Tim Tszyu mum Natalia makes shock revelation ahead of world title rematch with Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Boxing/MMA. Followed categories will be added to My News. Natalia Tszyu has flown to Vegas for her son Tim's world title fight but she won't be ringside – in fact she won't even be watching. Australia's first lady of boxing is staying true to her word, opting out of seeing her son do battle. No more blood and gore. Tszyu vs Fundora 2 & Pacquiao vs Barrios | SUN 20 JULY 10AM AEST | In the biggest fight of the year, Tim Tszyu faces Sebastian Fundora in a blockbuster rematch, plus Manny Pacquiao makes his highly anticipated return to the ring to face Mario Barrios. | Order now with Main Event on Kayo Sports 'I am in Vegas with my family, I am here with everyone but I won't be watching,' Natalia told in the lead-up to Tim's rematch with WBC super welterweight champ Sebastian Fundora. 'My family is all here, we are all here. The fight will be on my birthday.' Natalia Tszyu says being the mother of boxers is a lonely world but she wouldn't have it any other way. Picture: Mark Stewart Tim Tszyu in his brutal defeat to Sebastian Fundora in March last year. Photo: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Tim (25-2 record) suffered his first career defeat against Fundora (22-1-1) in March last year, when a severe cut on his head from an errant elbow significantly impacted his vision in a split decision loss to the American. In his next fight in October 2024, Tim's hospitalisation following his brutal, third-round knockout loss to Bakhram Murtazaliev in Orlando was the tipping point for the devoted mum who has been around boxing most of her life. 'I am the mother of two warriors,' she said referring to Tim and her other boxing son Nikita. 'I've stood at the edge of the ring with my breath caught in my throat, watched them fight battles only they can fight, and smiled through fear no one else could see. Tszyu's third-round knockout loss to Bakhram Murtazaliev last October was the final straw for Natalia. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/Anadolu via Getty Images) 'People see the knockouts, the belts, the bright lights. 'They don't see the early mornings, the tears I've wiped in silence, the prayers whispered into the night when no one's looking. 'I carry their pain. I celebrate their victories. But I never stop being their mother first.' Natalia said she was confident Tim has 'all the heart, discipline and power to win' on Sunday. 'I believe in him — and I know Australia does too.' Natalia described boxing as 'beautiful and brutal'. 'And as proud as I am, being the mother of boxing sons can be the loneliest place in the world. Natalia Tszyu with her children Nikita, Anastasia and Tim at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas last year. Photo supplied. Tim Tszyu with his mum Natalia Tszyu. Picture: Justin Lloyd. 'But I wouldn't trade it for anything. 'Because in every fight, in every roar of the crowd, a piece of my heart walks into that ring. 'And no matter how far they go, they always carry their mother with them – quietly, fiercely, always.' It's been a busy few months for Natalia, who has also welcomed her first grandchild 'Holding her in my arms is a feeling beyond words. I'm proud of every moment — proud of my children and now this new life. 'Thank you to this beautiful country, Australia, for giving us the opportunity to be born, grow, and now raise a second generation here.' Originally published as Tim Tszyu's mum makes shock revelation ahead of boxing world title rematch
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
German film Brick might be the most thrilling thing to watch on OTT this weekend
What if you wake up one day and find your house enveloped by a mysterious black door? No keys, no network connectivity. This is the premise of Netflix's latest offering 'Brick' - every inch thrilling and German thriller 'Brick' released on July 10, has made its way to number 2 on Netflix's watch list. If you are still on the lookout for your weekend binge, this might make the cut. Here's follows a couple, Tim and Liv (played by Matthias Schweighofer and Ruby who are on the verge of separation after losing a child. As Liv gears up to leave Tim, they find themselves trapped in a mysterious black door. However, the couple soon discovers that they might not be the only ones trapped in the building. They unite with another couple, Marvin and Ana (played by Fredrick Lau and Salber Lee Williams), the landlord Mr Oswalt and his granddaughter Lea (played by Sira-Anna Faal).Does having more people mean more ways to find a solution? Or is it like more people, messier situation? The central question of 'Brick' is, do all of them manage to escape? How do they manage to escape? And how did they end up in such a situation in the first place? The questions keep you glued to your screen for its run of one hour and 45 is psychological, dystopian and fresh off the bat. You see the desperation and the urgency of the characters. You want to check your phone amid the binge session but can't because you might just miss an important series has no songs, just a simmering intense background score. It is almost as if it mirrors the simmering tension in the I watch it in theatres? Probably not. Would I watch it within the comfort of my home to break away from a host of predictable content on OTT? Absolutely yes.- Ends
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis
It is hoped that the finding could potentially one day lead to a treatment for the illness. When Timothy Bingham was two, he had a mild flu-like illness which left him unable to walk. Three years later following another infection, he was paralysed and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Kate Bingham, mother of Timothy, who is now 28, said: 'About 25 years ago Tim got a flu like infection and a temperature. 'What seemed like a minor illness had devastating consequences. 'The attack, and subsequent attacks – did terrible damage. First to his legs, then his arms, his face and his chest. 'And now he needs 24-hour care. His diaphragm barely works at all so he can't cough. 'It's hard for him to chew and he can't drink unassisted. He can't move in bed so needs turning throughout the night. The things we all take for granted he can't do.' The rare condition was spotted again in 2011 when an unnamed eight-month-old girl was left unable to breathe on her own without the support of a ventilator after a mild chest infection. Scientists suspected that there could be a genetic reason behind the condition after the girl's two brothers had experienced similar severe problems following mild infections. Now scientists at the University of Manchester have found a genetic mechanism behind the severe reactions to mild infections seen among these children – a change to a gene called RCC1. Researchers found that 24 children from 12 families from the UK, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Germany, Iran, India, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, and Slovakia have been found to have changes in the same gene. Writing in the journal Lancet Neurology, the research team describe how the condition 'mimics' Guillain-Barre syndrome – a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the nerves – and 'overlaps mechanistically' with motor neurone disease. The research team, led by Professor Bill Newman from the University of Manchester, said that their study reveals that 'variants in RCC1 as a novel cause of neurological disease.' 'Until this study, little was known about why some people experience severe nerve damage after they have had a mild infection like flu or a stomach upset,' Professor Newman said. 'This work provides families with an explanation and is the first step in us developing an effective treatment. As children are well before they develop nerve damage following an infection, this gives us an opportunity to treat at risk children before problems occur. 'The similarity with Guillain-Barre syndrome and with conditions like motor neuron disease may help us understand these more common conditions and why some people are at greater risk and what treatments may be effective.' Mrs Bingham from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, said: 'As Tim's mum the discovery of a gene which is linked to what happened to Tim means everything to me. 'For so long we have lived with uncertainty of not knowing the full picture. 'This breakthrough brings us great hope as it will do to all those people who have waited years for answers. This is something that helps us look to the future.' She added: 'I'm proud of how strong Tim has been. 'He now has a girlfriend he met online who is wonderful. 'He proves there is life beyond disability.' The study was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, LifeArc and the Wellcome Trust. Sam Barrell, chief executive of LifeArc, said, 'For many people living with rare conditions, the wait for a diagnosis can be agonisingly long – around a third wait more than five years. 'In Timothy's case, that uncertainty stretched for over twenty years. 'This discovery provides a potential target for treatment and the first step towards delivering a brighter future for people that could be living with this same devastating condition.'
Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Powys County Times
Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis
The family of a man who was paralysed at the age of two after catching the flu have expressed their 'hope' as scientists have discovered that a faulty gene may be responsible for the rare condition. It is hoped that the finding could potentially one day lead to a treatment for the illness. When Timothy Bingham was two, he had a mild flu-like illness which left him unable to walk. Three years later following another infection, he was paralysed and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Kate Bingham, mother of Timothy, who is now 28, said: 'About 25 years ago Tim got a flu like infection and a temperature. 'What seemed like a minor illness had devastating consequences. 'The attack, and subsequent attacks – did terrible damage. First to his legs, then his arms, his face and his chest. 'And now he needs 24-hour care. His diaphragm barely works at all so he can't cough. 'It's hard for him to chew and he can't drink unassisted. He can't move in bed so needs turning throughout the night. The things we all take for granted he can't do.' The rare condition was spotted again in 2011 when an unnamed eight-month-old girl was left unable to breathe on her own without the support of a ventilator after a mild chest infection. Scientists suspected that there could be a genetic reason behind the condition after the girl's two brothers had experienced similar severe problems following mild infections. Now scientists at the University of Manchester have found a genetic mechanism behind the severe reactions to mild infections seen among these children – a change to a gene called RCC1. Researchers found that 24 children from 12 families from the UK, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Germany, Iran, India, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, and Slovakia have been found to have changes in the same gene. Writing in the journal Lancet Neurology, the research team describe how the condition 'mimics' Guillain-Barre syndrome – a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the nerves – and 'overlaps mechanistically' with motor neurone disease. The research team, led by Professor Bill Newman from the University of Manchester, said that their study reveals that 'variants in RCC1 as a novel cause of neurological disease.' 'Until this study, little was known about why some people experience severe nerve damage after they have had a mild infection like flu or a stomach upset,' Professor Newman said. 'This work provides families with an explanation and is the first step in us developing an effective treatment. As children are well before they develop nerve damage following an infection, this gives us an opportunity to treat at risk children before problems occur. 'The similarity with Guillain-Barre syndrome and with conditions like motor neuron disease may help us understand these more common conditions and why some people are at greater risk and what treatments may be effective.' Mrs Bingham from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, said: 'As Tim's mum the discovery of a gene which is linked to what happened to Tim means everything to me. 'For so long we have lived with uncertainty of not knowing the full picture. 'This breakthrough brings us great hope as it will do to all those people who have waited years for answers. This is something that helps us look to the future.' She added: 'I'm proud of how strong Tim has been. 'He now has a girlfriend he met online who is wonderful. 'He proves there is life beyond disability.' The study was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, LifeArc and the Wellcome Trust. Sam Barrell, chief executive of LifeArc, said, 'For many people living with rare conditions, the wait for a diagnosis can be agonisingly long – around a third wait more than five years. 'In Timothy's case, that uncertainty stretched for over twenty years. 'This discovery provides a potential target for treatment and the first step towards delivering a brighter future for people that could be living with this same devastating condition.'
