Tszyu changes tune on controversial draw, eyes off fights in US
Believing his domestic duties are done, Nikita Tszyu is ready to take on America after changing his tune and claiming victory in his controversial draw with countryman Ben Mahoney.
Nikita Tszyu, an Australian fighter, has changed his opinion on a controversial draw against his countryman Ben Mahoney. Initially, Tszyu believed he lost the match, which ended in a draw. However, after reviewing the fight's replays, he now believes he should have been awarded the victory. Tszyu stated that he scored the contest 7-3, 8-4, and felt he won the majority of the middle rounds.
The Sydney slayer, who has never lost in his professional career, is now ready to take on fights in the United States. No Limit Boxing, his promoter, is trying to secure a spot on the undercard for the December 12, 2024, unification bout between David Benavidez and Michal Cieslak in Phoenix, Arizona. Tszyu hopes to take things slowly and focus on becoming a more professional athlete before facing big fights in America.
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