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The Guardian - AU
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Tim Tszyu’s world title defence in balance after dog bite puts boxer in hospital

Australian boxer Tim Tszyu. His title fight against Carlos Ocampo is in doubt after he was bitten by a dog.
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu. His title fight against Carlos Ocampo is in doubt after he was bitten by a dog. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

A dog bite could derail Tim Tszyu’s first defence of his interim boxing world title after the Australian underwent surgery on a laceration to his right forearm over the weekend.

Tszyu was taken to hospital after reportedly sustaining the injury at a barbecue on Saturday, ahead of his scheduled WBO super welterweight title fight against Carlos Ocampo on 18 June.

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