Kostya Tszyu wants to fight again.

[bikersk]

I was listening to a sports program on a radio station here in Australia the other morning (Mon or Tues) and they interviewed Kostya. He told the guys interviewing him that he would like to fight again. There are 2 big "buts" though. He wants to be sure that his family, in particular his wife, are ok with it and also he would need to find the "desire" as he put it (i think) to fight at the highest level once again. I think he also said (I was listening on a shower radio) thinking he was unsure about whether could get revenge on Hatton. Now i didn't hear that part very well so if someone else heard it maybe you can clarify that point.

So for me I keep thinking why

He does not need money. After he paid Australian promoter Bill Mordey (R.I.P) back millions of $$ the courts here made him pay he has made millions for himself from fighting and from his business interests.

And if (and it could be a big IF) he doesn't feel he can get on top of Hatton then I don't see enough motivation for him to be able to do what's required to get back up there again after such a long break. I know he has been training and sparring regularly because my brother visits his gym but i don't think it's intense training.

This kind of talk worries me. I don't think it's a good idea myself. What do others think - if anything?

[zhubin]

One of my all time favorite fighters. But he has nothing left to prove and should stay retired. No question he is still in fantastic shape. But at his age and with his layoff...why risk it.

[LEGION]

Bad idea IMO. Don't know what he's got to prove anymore

[bikersk]

CC's for the quick responses guys. Glad you agree with me and it's true he has nothing to prove and possibly could lose some respect. He is very well respected around the world and recently was even invited to spend time with Vladimir Putin in Russia.

He might have a book out or something and it's just a publicity ploy - hopefully.

[eagle]

I dont really want him to fight again, but it think if he could make 140 he could win a belt. Imagine him against Rees!!! He could use that as a tune up then take on Paulie or Witter.
Think i'm just dreamin again....

[bzkfn]

Is he still capable of making 140? At 147 he'd get killed IMO.

[eagle]

Is he still capable of making 140? At 147 he'd get killed IMO.

I kinda agree. They guys at 140 are huge now, Williams, Margarito, Cintron, etc.
I think its 140 or dont comeback. So if he cannot make it dont fight.

[DaxxKahn]

All past greats want to make one more run at it.....

IMO Kostya has nothing to prove and anything that happens to him in the future if he does return will just take away from his legecy,,,,He is perhaps the second greatest 140lb fighter of all time under Pryor.....ATG without a doubt...I hope he comes to his senses and stays retired

[bikersk]

If he could train the way he used to, which would take that "desire" he spoke of then i think 140 wouldn't be a major problem. But just because he can doesn't mean he should and like everyone is saying he has nothing to prove.

[boozeboxer]

Don't tell me if KT came out of retirement to humble Paulie or Witter you all wouldn't get a kick out of it?

[bikersk]

I think it would be great to see him do well again. It would just be a shame to see him do not so well i suppose.

[eagle]

Don't tell me if KT came out of retirement to humble Paulie or Witter you all wouldn't get a kick out of it?

Undisputed at 140 again (as long as Hatton stayed at 147) would be fantastic, and if KT was even 3 years younger a possibility, but at his age i think he is best to stay retired and count his money.

[THE THIRD MAN]

To much time has passed, he could beat Witter easily IMO but can he make 140lb?
He is 38!!!! It's over for him now and the 147lb division is crammed with good fighters who are younger, hungrier and far more active.

[LEGION]

Anyone know if Kostya trains or ever has plans to train fighters I'd rather see him do that then jump back in the ring.

[bikersk]

He has a gym in Sydney. He also trains there and spars but not very intense training i think. I've not been there but my brother goes. I'm not sure if KT trains the guys or other trainers do.