History of Tim Tszyu in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

Tim Tszyu is an Australian professional boxer, known for holding the WBO light-middleweight title from 2023 to 2024. He's the son of famed boxer Kostya Tszyu and brother to Nikita Tszyu, also a boxer. His career highlights include winning the WBO title, furthering his family's legacy in the sport.

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November 1994: Birth of Tim Tszyu

In November 1994, Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu was born.

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2011: Kostya Tszyu Inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2011, Tim Tszyu's father, Kostya Tszyu, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

2012: Terrell Gausha at the Olympics

In 2012, Terrell Gausha participated in the Olympics.

December 2016: Professional Debut

In December 2016, Tim Tszyu made his professional debut and defeated Zorran Cassidy by unanimous decision (UD) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

2016: Turned Professional

In 2016, Tim Tszyu turned professional at the age of 22 after an amateur boxing record of 33-1.

November 2019: Defeated Jack Brubaker

In November 2019, Tim Tszyu defeated Jack Brubaker by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round.

August 2020: Defeated Jeff Horn

On August 26, 2020, Tim Tszyu defeated former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn via eighth-round corner stoppage at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

March 2021: Tszyu Defeats Hogan by TKO

On March 31, 2021, Tim Tszyu defeated Dennis Hogan via a fifth-round TKO.

January 2023: Tszyu vs. Harrison Announcement

In January 2023, it was announced that Tim Tszyu would face Tony Harrison for the WBO interim junior middleweight title on March 12 in Australia.

June 2023: Defended WBO Title Against Ocampo

On June 18, 2023, Tim Tszyu defended his WBO interim junior middleweight title against Carlos Ocampo, winning the fight by a 87 second 1st round KO.

September 30, 2023: Charlo vs Alvarez

On September 30, 2023, Jermell Charlo faced Canelo Alvarez inside the ring for his undisputed super middleweight title, leading to Tszyu being elevated to full champion

October 15, 2023: Defeated Brian Mendoza and Elevated to Full Champion

On October 15, 2023, Tim Tszyu defeated Brian Mendoza to defend his WBO junior middleweight. After Jermell Charlo faced Canelo Alvarez on September 30, 2023, Tszyu was elevated to a full champion.

2023: Won WBO light-middleweight title

In 2023, Tim Tszyu held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light-middleweight title.

March 18, 2024: Thurman Withdraws, Fundora Replaces

On March 18, 2024, it was announced that Keith Thurman suffered an injury in training and withdrew from the fight against Tim Tszyu. He was replaced by Sebastian Fundora.

March 30, 2024: Tszyu vs. Fundora

On March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Tim Tszyu fought Sebastian Fundora for Tszyu's WBO super welterweight title and vacant WBC title. Fundora won the fight by split decision.

May 30, 2024: Fight canceled

On May 30, 2024, it was announced that Tim Tszyu's fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr. scheduled for August 3, 2024, was canceled on medical advice due to Tszyu requiring more time to heal from an injury.

August 3, 2024: Tszyu vs. Ortiz Jr. was scheduled

Tim Tszyu was scheduled to face Vergil Ortiz Jr. on August 3, 2024, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

September 3, 2024: Tszyu to challenge Murtazaliev

On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Tim Tszyu would challenge Bakhram Murtazaliev for his IBF super welterweight title on October 19, 2024, in Orlando, FL.