This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee features Australian super welterweight champion Nikita Tszyu, son of former world champion Kostya Tszyu, and younger brother of Tim. Ahead of his title defence fight on Wednesday night, Nikita reveals what his preparations look like, the influence his famous father had on his journey into the professional ring, and how his nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about.

KEY TOPICS 
4:25 the influence Nikita’s father Kostya Tszyu has had on his boxing career
5:30 what Nikita’s preparations look like ahead of his title defence
8:55 Nikita’s love of a Bonsai tree
10:00 how Nikita’s nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about 

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee features Australian super welterweight champion Nikita Tszyu, son of former world champion Kostya Tszyu, and younger brother of Tim. Ahead of his title defence fight on Wednesday night, Nikita reveals what his preparations look like, the influence his famous father had on his journey into the professional ring, and how his nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about.
KEY TOPICS 4:25 the influence Nikita’s father Kostya Tszyu has had on his boxing career 5:30 what Nikita’s preparations look like ahead of his title defence 8:55 Nikita’s love of a Bonsai tree 10:00 how Nikita’s nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about

Hosted by Sydney Swans Hayley Falkiner and Tom Chadwick chat to guests connected to our red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​ 

Hosted by Sydney Swans Hayley Falkiner and Tom Chadwick chat to guests connected to our red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​

More than Footy

Hosted by Sydney Swans premiership player Nick Davis and sports journalist Hayley Falkiner, ‘More than Footy’ features guests connected to the red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​

Hosted by Sydney Swans premiership player Nick Davis and sports journalist Hayley Falkiner, ‘More than Footy’ features guests connected to the red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​

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