By Shayne Bugden for Daily Mail Australia
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Tim’s Hall of Fame Father Kostya Talks About Family Split
Kostya and Tim appear to be on good terms again, with the former world champion hugging his son as he arrived in Orlando for the flight yesterday, but things haven’t always been rosy between the couple after the former undisputed weight king Light left his family and returned to Russia to live when his eldest son was still a child.
Now Kostya has revealed why he barely sees his children and what he is willing to do for them when they need his help.
The history of the tape.
Record: 24 wins, 17 wins by knockout, one loss
Record: 22 wins, 16 wins by knockout, 0 losses
A quick look at today’s card.
Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Tim Tszyu (IBF junior middleweight/super welterweight title)
Yoenis Téllez vs Johan González (super welterweight)
Dainier Pero vs Willie Jake Junior (heavyweight)
Justin Viloria vs Diuhl Olguín (super featherweight)
Carlos Jackson vs Ryan Lee Allen (super bantamweight)
Gary Antonio Russell Jr vs Jaden Burnias (super bantamweight)
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Thank you for joining us for Daily Mail Australia’s coverage of Tim Tszyu’s battle with Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF super welterweight world title.
The Australian could be a big favorite among the bookmakers, but this promises to be a war between two fighters who are known for their aggression and punching power; Plus, there’s a quality card to absorb before getting to the main event.
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