{
  "id": 7726022,
  "title": "Tszyu changes tune on controversial draw, eyes off fights in US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/tszyu-changes-tune-on-controversial-draw-eyes-off-fights-in-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:35:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/nikita-tszyu-says-he-beat-ben-mahoney/107160942"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tszyu initially thought he lost controversial draw against Mahoney.",
    "After reviewing replays, Tszyu claims he won 7-3, 8-4.",
    "Tszyu aims to fight in US, promoter seeks December 12 slot."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tszyu's change of heart on the draw signals a more confident stance, as he shifts focus to securing US fights, starting with a potential undercard spot in a high-profile Phoenix bout.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Tszyu changes tune on controversial draw, eyes off fights in US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/tszyu-changes-tune-on-controversial-draw-eyes-off-fights-in-us-7726685",
        "published": "2026-09-16T06:35:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}