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Hall of Fame boxer Kostya Tszyu hasn't been to one of his son Tim's fights since he made his professional debut in 2016 - but he has just taken the rare step of speaking out about his boy's career on the eve of his world title fight.
The 28-year-old recently opened up about the rift between him and his father, revealing his legendary dad was 'never there' for him and younger brother Nikita after he called it quits on his incredible career in 2005.
Kostya was supposed to be ringside for his son's planned bout against undisputed super-welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, but that fight fell through and he is still in Russia ahead of Tim's title clash in Sydney on Sunday.
The former super lightweight world champion is very confident his boy will emulate him by becoming a world champion.
Kostya (pictured with Tim on a visit to Sydney in 2019) is very confident his son will become world champion - but acknowledges the Tony Harrison fight is a risk
The Hall of Fame legend prided himself on his body punching - and says his son's ability in that area is one of
