Former undisputed world champion Konstantin Tszyu in a conversation with , he said his son Timofey Tszyu , who plays for Australia, has agreed to fight undisputed junior middleweight champion, American Jermell Charlo, and their fight is scheduled in the United States for October-November. Tszyu Sr. intends to personally visit this fight.
In early June, the WBO ordered Charlo to defend a duel against organization number one Tszyu Jr., calling June 20 the deadline for negotiations.
The parties are already in agreement. From what I heard, everything has been discussed, but the details are still unknown,” Tszyu Sr. told . – Specifically, I do not know the details and conditions, but the fight will take place in October-November in America.
How do you rate your son’s chances? There is an opinion that Timofey is too early for such a duel.
– The fight will be very difficult. You will need to choose a clear strategy and tactics. I hope to be able to participate in this program and be close to him. It’s a big support.
– Were you impressed by the second fight between Charlo and Argentinian Brian Castaño in May, when the American became the undisputed world champion?
– The fight was good, I liked it. But I just watched their actions indiscriminately. And very soon I will also analyze and elaborate some things based on the results of this meeting. As he used to do before his fights, to help Timofey with advice.
In his last fight, Tszyu defeated American Terrell Gausha and defended the title of WBO world champion in the weight category up to 69.9 kg. For the 27-year-old son of former absolute world champion Kostya Tszyu, it was the first fight in the United States, before he fought exclusively in Australia. His professional record is 21 wins (15 by KO) and no losses.
The professional record of Charlo, 32, is 35 wins (19 by KO), 1 loss and 1 draw.
Source : MatchTV
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