- Nikita Tszyu welcomes child with wife Nikita Bedwell
- Australian boxer explains newborn’s unusual name
Nikita Tszyu has welcomed his first child with his wife Nikita Bedwell.
The Aussie boxing star, 27, shared the happy news to Instagram on Saturday and revealed his baby girl’s very unusual name.
The couple named their daughter Curiosity and hope the name will give her both courage and strength.
‘Curiosity is the passion that drives us through our everyday lives. It is this powerful force of curiosity which has led humans to become explorers, scientists, historians and artists,’ Tszyu posted to social media.
‘Curiosity is the everlasting flame burning in all of us that compels us to ask questions, to wonder, to learn, to grow and to know.
‘As parents, we hope our daughter’s name will give her the courage and strength to explore life without fear.
Nikita Tszyu has welcomed his first child Curiosity with his wife Nikita Bedwell
Tszyu, who is known for staying out of the spotlight, married Bedwell in January
The Aussie boxer is rumoured to be taking on Michael Zerafa in his next bout
‘May her own curious mind be the guiding compass leading the way as she grows to understand herself and the world around her.’
‘As Curiosity’s parents, we vow to nurture her spirit of adventure and use the principles of the Japanese Bushidō ‘The Way of The Warrior’ as a guide to raising her.’
Tszyu, who is known for staying out of the spotlight, wed Bedwell in January, with just his famous father Kostya, brother Tim and Ms Bedwell’s dad there as witnesses.
When Tszyu’s mother was asked about the ceremony, she revealed that she had only just been informed about the wedding taking place.
‘If the couple are happy — I’m blessing them both!’ she told News Corp.
Tszyu, known as ‘The Butcher’ for his aggressive style in the ring, is much more reserved in his personal life.
There is barely a photo of his partner on social media or from public events, with many outsiders unaware that he was even in a relationship.
Tszyu, who has been fighting as a pro for three years, is rumoured to be taking on Michael Zerafa in his next bout, but nothing is as yet finalised.
