Tim Tszyu
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Tszyu achieved a rare feat in Australian boxing by becoming a two-time world champion in the light-middleweight division, first holding the WBO belt and later the IBF title. His 2024 war with Sebastian Fundora was universally hailed as one of the best fights of the year, earning Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year honor. He has been the top-ranked light-middleweight in the world according to The Ring Magazine and BoxRec during his championship reigns, and ESPN ranked him as high as #3 pound-for-pound in 2024. His ability to draw massive pay-per-view audiences in Australia and his willingness to face top competition have made him a defining figure in the sport's 154-pound division.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City of Sydney
Awarded for contributions to Australian sport.
Star on the Sydney Sports Walk of Fame
Honored for achievements in boxing.
Inducted into Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame (Modern)
Recognized for his world title achievements.
Rankings & Lists
The Ring Magazine Light-Middleweight Rankings
BoxRec Light-Middleweight Rankings
ESPN Pound-for-Pound Rankings
The Guardian Top 10 Australian Boxers of All Time
Fox Sports Australia Most Popular Australian Boxer
Magazine Covers
The Ring Magazine
June 2023
The Heir: Tim Tszyu Carries a Legendary Name into a New Era
The Ring Magazine
April 2024
Warrior: Tszyu's Bloody Battle with Fundora
Australian Men's Health
September 2022
The Tszyu Method: How a Champion Trains
The Australian Financial Review Magazine
November 2023
The Business of Boxing: Tim Tszyu's Rise
GQ Australia
December 2023
Tim Tszyu: The Fighter Who Became a Star
Records & Feats
First Australian boxer to win both the WBO and IBF light-middleweight titles
Tszyu is the first Australian to capture both the WBO and IBF world titles in the light-middleweight division.
Most stitches after a fight in modern boxing history
Tszyu required 47 stitches to close a gash from an accidental elbow during his 2024 fight against Sebastian Fundora, a record for a title fight.