Dennis Hogan stopped by rising Aussie star Tim Tszyu

Tszyu, the son of boxing legend and former light-welterweight world champion Kostya Tszyu, showed he is a chip off the old block

Tim Tszyu punches Dennis Hogan during their WBO Global Super Welterweight title fight at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Australia. Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Super welterweight Dennis Hogan’s return to action ended in defeat as exhilarating Australian contender Tim Tszyu announced himself on the global stage with a sensational fifth-round stoppage.

It has been fifteen months since the Irishman last stood in the ring. There have been fight appeals, cancelations, trainer changes, and an injury in the interim. But his world title ambitions have now been dealt a devastating blow as a new star emerged Down Under.