Australian boxer Liam Wilson has secured a thrilling TKO victory over Filipino star Joe Noynay with a “left hook from hell”.
Nikita Tszyu will finally step out of the shadow of his superstar brother and father tonight, making his professional debut against Aaron Stahl in Brisbane.
Thirty years after father Kostya Tszyu made his boxing debut in Australia, the 24-year-old Nikita will get his professional boxing journey underway with a super-welterweight clash at Nissan Arena.
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“It’s just so exciting. It’s also a privilege. It was 30 years ago (when) Kostya made his pro debut here in Australia, and here we are sitting with his youngest boy Nikita,” manager Glen Jennings said this week.
“It’s a bit of history here and everyone should embrace that. It’s very fortunate for the Australian boxing community to have that luxury three times over – to watch the Tszyu family perform.
Brother Tim, who earlier today revealed the official details of his US debut, told foxsports.com.au: “Nikita’s got really heavy hands, He’s got dad’s power – maybe even more in all honesty.
“I’ve been hit by a few people, but when I felt Nikita’s shots, I was like, ‘f*** man, he’s not even trying to punch hard, but it’s just heavy’.”
Meanwhile, Tim Tszyu’s US debut is finally locked in for a week later than first planned as he looks to show the boxing world what he’s got.
Tszyu will face US Olympian Terrell Gausha on March 27 Australian time (March 26 US time) in Minneapolis as he looks to make a big statement on the world stage.
“He’s definitely the best fighter I (will) have fought … No risk no reward,” Tszyu said in a statement.
“I am not here to sit on my a***. I love challenges and I love tests.”
‘Decimated’: Aussie’s brutal ‘left hook from hell’
Australian boxer Liam Wilson has secured a thrilling TKO victory over world No. 6 Joe Noynay to claim the WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title.
Wilson and Noynay faced off in August last year, with the latter clinching a fifth-round TKO win.
And on Thursday evening, Wilson finally got his redemption.
After knocking down Noynay early in the second round, the 25-year-old delivered the telling blow with a vicious left hook that sent his rival to the canvas.
Noynay lay motionless for a couple of seconds before desperately returning to his feet, but the Filipino’s trainers waved off the fight before he had a chance to protest.
“Liam Wilson has decimated Joe Noynay in Brisbane with the left hook from hell,” Fox Sports commentator Ben Damon cried.
“That is something else.
“We have seen one of the best knockouts in recent Australian boxing history.
“We cannot quite believe what we’ve seen.”
Noynay tipped the scales at 62.92kg on Wednesday, nearly four kilograms over the super-featherweight limit of 59kg, and not far off the super-lightweight maximum.
Despite some conjecture as to whether the fight should go ahead, Wilson was adamant he wanted the rematch.
“For eight months I’ve been thinking about this guy, more than my kids, and it was very draining,” Wilson said after the triumph.
“I couldn’t wait to get in here tonight and get rid of him out of my life.”
How to watch the fight
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Full fight card
Nikita Tszyu vs Aaron Stahl
Wade Ryan vs Dennis Hogan
Liam Wilson defeated Joe Noynay via TKO (R2)
Stevie Spark defeated River Diaz via (R6)
Danilo Creati defeated Cameron Hammond via unanimous decision (78-73, 79-71 x2)