By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
WBO interim junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu was reportedly back in the gym on Wednesday after being bitten by a dog over the weekend. According to Fox Sports Australia, Tszyu received 26 stitches on his right forearm. The dog was reported to be a bull terrier.
Tszyu (20-0, 16 KOs) is scheduled to fight WBO #11 contender Carlos Ocampo Carlos Ocampo (35-2, 23 KOs) on June 18 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre at Broadbeach, Queensland televised on Foxtel Main Event and Kayo Sports Pay-Per-View and Showtime in the USA. Tszyu and his team say the fight is still a go.
“I think this is a tougher fight (than Harrison),” Tszyu told Fox Sports. “It’s going to be a standoff. We’ll see who takes the first back step … it isn’t going to be me.”
Based on my experience, most injuries in this case heal at 1% per day. That being said, approximately 3 months out for full recovery of healing tissues to minimize any damage to recovered areas. The odd thing is in case is… Tsyzu had 26 sutures. That is quite a wound. No, I have not seen this wound nor am I saying I am right. However, 26 sutures seems like this wound need more time to heal before he steps in the ring June 18.
On a side note, many animal bites can pose risk of infection due to staphylococcus and streptococcus strands being harbored within animal’s mouths.
Very good point, I glossed over how many stitches they said. That is a nice bite. Dog latched on and he might have been ripped off.
The big question is – is this the part of the forearm he uses to block punches. His final preparations will certainly be affected.
Does anybody know what happened to the dog?
Hopefully nothing happened to the dog.
Boy, good question. Laws (in the US) can dictate the outcome of any animal that can pose a threat to humans.
Your username is Scooby Doo, so I ain’t going to doubt your what you are saying.
LOL, good one! Love it.
Imagine if had of been Charlo bitten by a dog, would need 18 months off.
I’m willing to bet a wound like this will not affect his performance. He is young, strong, and willing. Now, if the 26 stitches were on his face, then there would be a problem.
I can’t wait for this fight to see Tim Tszyu win to become Charlo’s mandatory. Tszyu is coming for the title.