Wild Scenes at Moore Park as Nikita Tszyu Misses Weigh-In Ahead of Title Fight

In a bizarre turn of events, Australian super-welterweight champion Nikita Tszyu was a no-show at the weigh-in ahead of his title fight with Danilo Creati, causing confusion and chaos at Moore Park. The defending champion’s absence left announcer Lieutenant Dan Hennessy scrambling to fill time with interviews on stage, as boxing broadcaster Ben Damon tried to keep the crowd entertained.

Tszyu eventually arrived in a white Jeep driven by his uncle and trainer Igor Goloubev, tipping the scales just below the super-welterweight limit. Looking noticeably drawn, Tszyu attributed his tardiness to trouble shedding the final two kilograms, claiming complications with his weight-cutting methods.

The delay didn’t sit well with Creati, who criticized Tszyu for looking weak and unprofessional. Despite being a massive underdog in the fight, Creati expressed concerns about the officiating on fight night given Tszyu’s star power.

The weigh-in day drama comes on the heels of Tim Tszyu’s world title defeat in Las Vegas, where the absence of granddad Boris was keenly felt. Boris, an integral part of both Tim and Nikita’s teams, was unable to travel long distances but has been a constant presence in Nikita’s preparation.

As the countdown to the highly anticipated title fight continues, the absence of Boris serves as a reminder of the importance of family support in the Tszyu brothers’ boxing careers. With Boris’ guidance and support, Nikita aims to defend his title against Creati and prove that he is ready to take on any challenge that comes his way.