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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
When it comes to selling the Tszyu dream, it's ‘No más'
In the closing stages of the ninth round, Horn looked cooked. The Brisbane school teacher just made it to the bell after soaking up Pacquiao's biggest blows. As Horn sat on his stool, veteran referee Mark Nelson had seen enough. 'Jeff, listen, I'm here to protect you, ok?' Nelson said. 'I think you've had enough. Do you want to continue?' Horn's trainer, Glenn Rushton, was adamant his charge still had some fight left in him. 'Show me something in this round,' Nelson said, 'Or I'm going to stop the fight.' Horn rose from the stool. In those championship rounds, against one of the greatest of them all - Pacquiao is an eight-division world champion who has held belts in every weight class from 50 to 69 kilograms - the Australian underdog etched himself into sporting folklore. Three years later, in a fight against Tszyu, Horn was again on his stool at the end of the eighth. Tszyu had battered a punch-drunk Horn - who by this stage of his career had been pummelled by pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford - into submission. 'Have you got a punch left in you or not?' Rushton asked his fighter. 'No,' was the reply. 'Do you want to give us a minute?' On this occasion the right call was made. The fight was stopped and Horn never fought again. Which brings us back to Tszyu. When he was getting pumelled by Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev, in another humbling world title loss last October, he was too brave for his own good. After being knocked down on four separate occasions, the massacre only ended when his brother, Nikita, threw in the towel. On that occasion, the 'Soul Taker' had nothing left to give. But was that the case in his rematch with Fundora? Some of the most powerful men in the sport felt Tszyu quit prematurely. Turki Al-Sheikh, the billionaire Saudi Arabian boxing promoter, said this in a Tweet that was subsequently deleted. 'I said to you from the beginning, Tim Tszyu does not deserve to be on a Riyadh Season or Ring Magazine card. He can be a useful sparring partner for a champion in Riyadh Season.' Al-Sheikh had previously ruled out ever dealing with Tszyu again after the Australian pulled out of a scheduled clash with Vergil Ortiz Jnr, citing his recovery from the cut Fundora inflicted in their first fight. Which leaves Tszyu with precious few options as he attempts to rebuild a career and brand on the precipice. After opting to end the fight on his stool, the stock price of No Limit and broadcaster Main Event crashed through the floor. Charging punters $70, the going rate for the privilege of tuning into a Tszyu fight, will become an almost impossible sell. It was the same asking price to witness Paul Gallen earn a controversial points decision against long-time rival Sonny Bill Williams last week. There was one main difference between the Tszyu fight and that event, which was shown exclusively on Stan which, like this masthead, is owned by Nine Entertainment Regardless of the outcome, viewers knew Gallen, just like he did on the football field, would do everything humanly possible to win. Gallen isn't one to literally or figuratively finish on his stool. It's been 45 years since the most infamous end to a boxing bout. In the eighth round of their rematch, Roberto Duran waved his glove and turned his back on Sugar Ray Leonard. The man dubbed 'Hands of Stone' had had enough. 'No más,' said Duran, meaning 'No more' in Spanish. At some point, Tszyu will likely attempt another comeback. His spruikers will try to sell the dream; that he can overcome the latest setback, that he can add to the family's fighting legacy, that he can again become a world champion.
The Age
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
When it comes to selling the Tszyu dream, it's ‘No más'
In the closing stages of the ninth round, Horn looked cooked. The Brisbane school teacher just made it to the bell after soaking up Pacquiao's biggest blows. As Horn sat on his stool, veteran referee Mark Nelson had seen enough. 'Jeff, listen, I'm here to protect you, ok?' Nelson said. 'I think you've had enough. Do you want to continue?' Horn's trainer, Glenn Rushton, was adamant his charge still had some fight left in him. 'Show me something in this round,' Nelson said, 'Or I'm going to stop the fight.' Horn rose from the stool. In those championship rounds, against one of the greatest of them all - Pacquiao is an eight-division world champion who has held belts in every weight class from 50 to 69 kilograms - the Australian underdog etched himself into sporting folklore. Three years later, in a fight against Tszyu, Horn was again on his stool at the end of the eighth. Tszyu had battered a punch-drunk Horn - who by this stage of his career had been pummelled by pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford - into submission. 'Have you got a punch left in you or not?' Rushton asked his fighter. 'No,' was the reply. 'Do you want to give us a minute?' On this occasion the right call was made. The fight was stopped and Horn never fought again. Which brings us back to Tszyu. When he was getting pumelled by Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev, in another humbling world title loss last October, he was too brave for his own good. After being knocked down on four separate occasions, the massacre only ended when his brother, Nikita, threw in the towel. On that occasion, the 'Soul Taker' had nothing left to give. But was that the case in his rematch with Fundora? Some of the most powerful men in the sport felt Tszyu quit prematurely. Turki Al-Sheikh, the billionaire Saudi Arabian boxing promoter, said this in a Tweet that was subsequently deleted. 'I said to you from the beginning, Tim Tszyu does not deserve to be on a Riyadh Season or Ring Magazine card. He can be a useful sparring partner for a champion in Riyadh Season.' Al-Sheikh had previously ruled out ever dealing with Tszyu again after the Australian pulled out of a scheduled clash with Vergil Ortiz Jnr, citing his recovery from the cut Fundora inflicted in their first fight. Which leaves Tszyu with precious few options as he attempts to rebuild a career and brand on the precipice. After opting to end the fight on his stool, the stock price of No Limit and broadcaster Main Event crashed through the floor. Charging punters $70, the going rate for the privilege of tuning into a Tszyu fight, will become an almost impossible sell. It was the same asking price to witness Paul Gallen earn a controversial points decision against long-time rival Sonny Bill Williams last week. There was one main difference between the Tszyu fight and that event, which was shown exclusively on Stan which, like this masthead, is owned by Nine Entertainment Regardless of the outcome, viewers knew Gallen, just like he did on the football field, would do everything humanly possible to win. Gallen isn't one to literally or figuratively finish on his stool. It's been 45 years since the most infamous end to a boxing bout. In the eighth round of their rematch, Roberto Duran waved his glove and turned his back on Sugar Ray Leonard. The man dubbed 'Hands of Stone' had had enough. 'No más,' said Duran, meaning 'No more' in Spanish. At some point, Tszyu will likely attempt another comeback. His spruikers will try to sell the dream; that he can overcome the latest setback, that he can add to the family's fighting legacy, that he can again become a world champion.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers' Jaycee Horn earns spot on ESPN's top-10 CB list
Here's a list Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn might not have an issue with . . . ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrapped up his offseason positional rankings on Thursday, highlighting the NFL's top corners. And according to the vote—which polled league executives, coaches and scouts—Horn ranks as the seventh-best player at his position. "His only thing is health," an NFC personnel evaluator said, via Fowler. "When he's been on the field the past three years, he's been good. Can play inside and out, urgent and physical in the run game." Due to numerous injuries, Horn was limited to just 22 of a possible 51 games over his first three pro campaigns. He was much more available in 2024, where he played in a career-high 15 contests while also posting bests in tackles (68), sacks (2.0) and passes defensed (13). Horn's efforts earned him his first trip to the Pro Bowl Games. He'd also cash in on a four-year, $100 million contract extension in March—which, for a very brief time, made him the highest-paid cornerback in the sport. As for the guys who settled in above No. 7, Horn is looking up at Denver's Pat Surtain II (No. 1), Houston's Derek Stingley Jr. (No. 2), Cleveland's Denzel Ward (No. 3), Kansas City's Trent McDuffie (No. 4), New York's Sauce Gardner (No. 5) and New England's Christian Gonzalez (No. 6). Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Global News
04-07-2025
- General
- Global News
‘Cautious optimism' on cleanup for wrecked former B.C. ferry
There is renewed hope that a toxic eyesore in Mission, B.C., could be removed within the next few months. The Queen of Sidney, a former BC Ferries vessel, was consumed by flames in early May along the Fraser River, where it's been moored since 2002. The Coast Guard says the vessel doesn't pose an immediate threat to the environment, and that efforts are well underway to identify suitable options for its removal. Mission Mayor Paul Horn said the community has a 'cautious optimism' that progress is being made. 1:49 Massive mess left behind after Queen of Sidney ferry fire 'We understand that the new owner of the vessel is working hard to sell it to a salvage operation and have it moved,' he said. Story continues below advertisement Despite that Horn says the municipality has faced numerous hurdles in getting anyone to take responsibility for the cleanup. 'We are not just dealing with the Coast Guard, we are dealing with DFO (Fisheries and Oceans Canada), we're dealing with Transport Canada, we're dealing with the federal Ministry of Environment, we're dealing with provincial agencies and it's almost impossible to find out who is responsible specifically for addressing these issues,' he told Global News. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy While federal officials say the vessel isn't leaking anything and therefore isn't an environmental hazard, Horn disagrees. Horn said the frustration is only heightened by the fact that the city has been formally pushing to have the vessel dealt with since 2007. 'The best we've been able to accomplish is having it securely moored on the shore and having the other area around the foreshore cleaned up,' he said. 'There are no resources federally or provincially for cleaning up vessels or removing vessels and the penalties and fines for these vessels being left in this condition are just not there.' 1:59 Derelict Queen of Sidney ferry burns in overnight fire Derelict vessels are a growing problem plaguing the province's coastal communities. Story continues below advertisement And despite the federal government passing new legislation targeting wrecked and abandoned vessels in 2019, enforcement has lagged. It's a problem that's all too familiar for the residents of Maple Ridge, where the so-called 'McBarge' has been an eyesore for decades — and recently sank. It remains mired in the Fraser River with no clear timeline for a cleanup. 'When situations like this come up, it's not just a money issue, although that is a big part of it, but it's also an issue of jurisdiction. Who's responsible for it? You have to get permission to actually move the vessel,' Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy said. 'When a vessel goes down, does the owner actually have enough money to remove that vessel? And that's really a big part of the problem. When you have multiple owners or when you have owners who are no longer there, it becomes a game of hot potato.' Horn said that while the immediate priority is dealing with the wreck, in the long term he's also advocating for a reform of the derelict vessel system. 'We know that this is something that exists not just in Maple Ridge but all across our coast and so we're going to work with other municipalities, both of our MPs have said they're willing to go and advocate a petition on this issue in the fall legislature session,' he said. Story continues below advertisement 'We will be asking collectively for a renewal of the derelict vessel fund, we'll be asking for clarity on the jurisdictional authority of each of the various departments, we'll be asking that those different enforcement agencies work in a collaborative and team-based approach on these complex files and we'll ask for more resources for the cleanup of leaks and other hazardous materials that come out of them.'
Sunday World
13-06-2025
- Sunday World
Insurance man spared jail after triggering smoke alarm on Ryanair flight to Dublin
Garda Sandip Shrestha said he charged the accused with offensive behaviour on the fight and setting off the smoke alarm, and the accused replied, 'You are chatting s**t' An insurance broker who triggered a smoke alarm on a London Stansted – Dublin flight after aggressively ignoring cabin crew just before take-off has been spared jail and a criminal record. Father of two, William Horn, 29, of Stone Rings Lane, Harrowgate, England, pleaded guilty on June 2 to charges under the Air Navigation and Transport Act following his arrest the previous day at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport. Judge John Brennan had said that if Horn donated €500 to a Dublin charity which has assisted people affected by homelessness and addiction, he would be spared a criminal record. The judge warned that failure to pay would result in recorded convictions and fines totalling €800. William Horn. Photo: Tom Tuite Horn was released on €300 bail and excused from attending when the case resumed today. Judge John King noted his colleague's order and was shown a receipt of payment by defence solicitor Edward Bradbury. He applied the Probation of Offenders Act. Earlier, airport-based Garda Sandip Shrestha said he charged the accused with offensive behaviour on the Ryanair flight and setting off the smoke alarm, and the accused replied, 'You are chatting s**t'. Judge John Brennan heard that Horn came to Ireland for a birthday party which he missed by being held for the night in Garda custody before his court hearing. William Horn. Photo: Tom Tuite Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 13 2025 Garda Shreshta said on June 1, he received a call from cabin crew about 'a disruptive passenger' on the flight. Garda Shreshta learned that Horn was in the toilet, and 'a plume of smoke set off the smoke alarm inside the plane'. The captain also confirmed to the garda that the alarm was also activated in the cockpit. Judge Brennan heard that it started in Stansted when the aircraft was taxiing to the runway. The seatbelts signs were activated but Horn 'ignored the cabin crew's instructions and went to the toilet, and walked by the cabin crew in an aggressive manner'. Defence solicitor Edward Bradbury told the court his client, who remained silent during the hearing, was pleading guilty and from his perspective, it had been 'somewhat an ordeal and in his own mind a misunderstanding'. The garda agreed with Mr Bradbury that the aircraft was about to take off when Horn decided to go to the toilet. The accused had no prior convictions in Ireland. Mr Bradbury said his client has been 'chastened' by this ordeal. The court heard there was no evidence of intoxication, and Horn insisted he was not smoking in the toilet. However, the solicitor acknowledged that, at the very least, the issue had a smattering of recklessness all over it. The solicitor said it happened when the aircraft was taxiing for take-off, which was aggravating circumstances for the flight attendants. Judge Brennan had said it happened in a confined environment where people were vulnerable, but on the scale of these offences, it ranked at the lower end.
