Boxing world interim champion Tim Tszyu undergoes surgical procedure after canine savages arm

WBO interim super-welterweight champion Tim Tszyu has undergone profitable surgical procedure after his arm was brutally savaged by a canine. The Australian fighter, who’s the son of Ricky Hatton’s former opponent Kostya Tszyu, has now been left sweating on whether or not his title defence towards Carlos Ocampo on the Gold Coast can go forward subsequent month.

Tszyu’s group stay assured the bout will happen regardless of the worrying setback, which has precipitated disruption to the Aussie’s coaching regime.

Glen Jennings, who’s Tszyu’s supervisor, stated in an announcement: “The wound was superficial. The post-surgical report is all good.

“There is little question that Tim will likely be prepared and 100 per cent wholesome and centered to tackle Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”

Australian boxing fans in particular have been fearful that the contest may now be postponed or delayed.

Tszyu is making great strides in his career and is quickly emerging as one of Oceania’s lead boxing stars behind Joseph Parker and George Kambosos Jr.

He has won all 22 of his professional contests to date so far and 16 of those victories have come via knockout.

The latest of which was an impressive stoppage of Tony Harrison, a fighter who is widely respected in the super-welterweight division after inflicting the first defeat of Jermell Charlo’s career.

No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose is also adamant the June 18 showdown will be taking place, meaning Tszyu’s recovery seems to be firmly on track despite his trauma.

Rose said compassionately: “Like everybody, I used to be shocked and anxious once I first heard the news.

“It’s certainly not the ideal preparation anytime a fighter ends up in hospital a few weeks out from world title fight but the best news right now is that Tim is doing ok.

“He has the very best and most skilled group round him in world boxing.

“They have reassured me he’ll be more than ready on June 18 to take on Ocampo. If they’re confident, I’m confident.”

“There is no doubt that Tim will be ready and 100 per cent healthy and focused to take on Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”

Should Tszyu get via the bout unscathed, he lastly appears set to lock horns with undisputed world champion Charlo.

The pair have been beforehand scheduled to battle however the American was compelled to withdraw from proceedings after injuring his hand.

Tszyu’s opponent Ocampo was final in motion again in April 2022 when he beat Sergio Garcia through unanimous choice in Las Vegas.