Tszyu speaks out
Tszyu speaks out
IBF 140 pound champion Kostya Tszyu is currently in Russia and has stated that he hasn't signed any contracts regarding his next title defense. American promoter Murad Muhammad has offered Tszyu a $14 million four fight deal. English promoter allegedly is confident Ricky Hatton will meet Tszyu in Manchester, England. "I am in Russia this Christmas Eve and it has been a very special time for me over the last two weeks," said Tszyu. "It was a great honor to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and to receive the Russian Sportstar of the Year Award for athletes living outside the country. I have also become an International Ambassador for Moscow’s bid to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. There have been many statements by others over the last few weeks that I have agreed to fight Ricky Hatton or even Oscar De La Hoya next. The truth is I have not signed any contracts or made any decision on when, where and against whom my next fight will be."