Boxing champion Tim Tszyu rushed to hospital after shock dog attack – putting world title fight in jeopardy
BOXING champ Tim Tszyu was rushed to hospital after a shock dog attack that plunges his world title fight into jeopardy.
The 28-year-old underwent emergency surgery after his right arm was savaged by the animal on Sunday.
Tszyu was savaged by a dog in a shock attack
It throws his fight against Mexican Carlos Ocampo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in just three weeks into serious doubt.
Boxing fans fear the Gold Coast Convention Centre clash may not go ahead.
However, Tsyzu’s manager, Glen Jennings, said in a statement: “The wound was superficial. The post-surgical report is all good.
“There is no doubt that Tim will be ready and 100 per cent healthy and focused to take on Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”
No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose is also betting that the battle on June 18 will still go ahead.
He said in a statement: “Like everyone, I was shocked and worried when 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 best and most experienced team around 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.”
