Inside Kostya Tszyu’s upset defeat of Zab Judah, Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence Jr
This article reflects on the historic 2001 boxing match where Kostya Tszyu defeated Zab Judah to become the undisputed champion. It serves as a lead-in to the upcoming fight between Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr.
Why it matters
It provides historical context for a major upcoming sporting event, highlighting the legacy of the Tszyu family in boxing.
BOXING Inside the night Kostya Tszyu rocked the US... and truth behind cocky rival’s all-time meltdown Kostya Tszyu's insane Zab Judah KO | 01:13 James Cooney from Fox Sports July 23rd, 2026 4:16 pm Long before Tim Tszyu was chasing some of America’s biggest names, there was the night his dad walked into Las Vegas as the outsider – and left with every world title that mattered.
It remains one of the greatest wins in Australian boxing history.
And more than 20 years later, the images are still impossible to forget.
Tszyu v Spence Jr. | Sunday July 26 from 11am AEST | Tim Tszyu takes on the biggest name in his career so far - future hall-of-famer Errol Spence Jr, in a can’t miss event for boxing fans around the world. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
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