Oscar Diaz has vowed to defeat not only Nikita Tszyu on May 6, but to follow doing so by fighting and beating Nikita’s older brother Tim.
The Spaniard travels to fight the 28-year-old Tszyu at junior welterweight at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, Australia, aware that in his 17th professional contest he is confronting his highest-profile test.
Diaz, 25, has never previously fought outside of his home country. He regardless is aware of the great Kostya Tszyu’s standing in Australia and of the significance Kostya’s sons Tim and Nikita have inherited – and he therefore sees in his fight with Nikita the potential to not only transform his career, but his life.
“I’m very aware of the name Tszyu, what it means and the power it has,” he said. “I’ve been a big fan of his dad and brother but now I’m able to fight against a Tszyu I’m very happy about that, ready to give it my all, knock him out, and conquer [the challenge].
“I’m aware that the name is very strong but he comes from something, whereas I come from nothing so I’m happy to show what I can give when I come; excited to be paired up with that iconic name, Tszyu.
“I’ve been studying him, been following him for a long time, and know he’s a strong fighter so I’m well prepared.”
Tim Tszyu, 31 years old and who recently hired the Australian great Jeff Fenech as his new trainer, is on course to fight the 36-year-old Errol Spence in July.
“It’s actually a fight that shouldn’t even happen because they’re both old – a fight for oldies,” Diaz said.
“I think [Tim Tszyu’s] career is on the way down, not out for boxing anymore.
“I’m coming to defeat Nikita and then I’m coming for Tim.”
