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Rex Tso

Rex Tso

Rex Tso Sing-yu is Hong Kong’s top professional boxer, nicknamed ‘The Wonder Kid’. He is the unbeaten WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight champion.

Born

15 Jul 1987

Industry

Sport

Job Title

Boxer

Louis Cheung Kai-chung in a still from Golden Boy.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Golden Boy: Louis Cheung anchors hot-blooded yet generic boxing drama

Cheung’s eye-catching central performance is the highlight of Joe Chan’s mildly entertaining drama co-starring Leander Lau and Eric Tsang.

21 Nov 2025 - 6:15AMvideocam

After Pacquiao and Hatton, now Rex Tso joins veterans returning to pro boxing

9 Jul 2025 - 11:00AM

Next 6 months do or die for Hong Kong boxer’s pro career

16 Feb 2023 - 6:10PM

Boxer Rex Tso takes clean sweep in Hong Kong homecoming

Rex Tso Sing-yu records a comprehensive decision win in his bout with Mongolia’s Kharkhuu Bllguunsaikhan on Friday night at Wan Chai’s Southorn Stadium.

7 Jan 2023 - 12:29AM

Hong Kong’s Rex Tso throws a punch at Mongolia’s Kharkuu Bilguunsaikhan at the Ultimate Extreme Fight Hong Kong 2023 event, at Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso has Paris 2024 on his mind

The ‘Wonder Kid’ wants to try out for the Paris Games if he maintains his condition and stays healthy and has no plans on turning professional again.

12 May 2021 - 10:30PM

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Hong Kong’s Oscar Coggins ready and raring to go for Olympics

The 21-year-old triathlete has all but locked down the Asian slot for Tokyo Games and says he is lucky to have Sports Institute facilities at his fingertips.

22 Feb 2021 - 4:25PM

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Rex Tso hopes of qualifying for Tokyo dashed after Paris event axed

The 33-year-old’s world ranking is not good enough to earn automatic qualification for Tokyo after the IOC scrapped the Paris event in June.

18 Feb 2021 - 12:00PMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Rex Tso is hoping to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo: Edward Wong

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

‘I’m not going to quit,’ says Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso

Former unbeaten professional is still hopeful of flying the Hong Kong flag at this year’s Olympics, and has no intention of hanging up his gloves yet.

21 Jan 2021 - 12:21PM

Coronavirus pandemic

Olympic hope Sarah Lee and boxer Rex Tso cleared after virus tests

Tokyo 2020 hope Sarah Lee and cycling teammates free of infection as Sports Institute says it will pay for tests if athletes return to Hong Kong on same flight with confirmed cases.

19 Mar 2020 - 10:41PM

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Coronavirus scare for Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso

The 32-year-old boxer has gone into self-imposed quarantine with the rest of the Hong Kong team for the next fortnight as Tokyo hopes thrown into disarray.

17 Mar 2020 - 10:58PMvideocam

Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso is staying at home for the next two weeks. Photo: Olympic Channel

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Hong Kong’s Rex Tso battered by Iranian teen in Olympic qualifiers

The 32-year-old ‘Wonder Kid’ has one last throw of the dice when he takes part in a World Olympic Qualification Event in Paris in May

12 Mar 2020 - 11:03AMvideocam

Iran’s Daniyal Shabakhsh raises his arms in triumph after winning his men's featherweight bout against a forlorn looking Rex Tso in Amman. Photo: EPA

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso loses to world champion in Olympic qualifiers

The 32-year-old Hong Kong ace is outclassed by Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov but the ‘Wonder Kid’ gets another chance in fifth-sixth place box-off on Wednesday.

11 Mar 2020 - 9:03PMvideocam

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

I was really moved when Hong Kong won, says boxer Rex Tso

The 32-year-old ‘Wonder Kid’ is pleased to have cleared his first hurdle for Tokyo; thanks legion of fans for showing their support on social media

9 Mar 2020 - 5:51PMvideocam

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso through to quarter-finals in Olympic qualifiers

The 32-year-old ‘Wonder Kid’ next takes on world champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov for a place in Tokyo on Monday

9 Mar 2020 - 3:12PMvideocam

Rex Tso is declared the winner in Amman, Jordan. Photo: Olympic channel

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Hong Kong’s boxing team dented early at Olympic qualifiers in Jordan

Two of Hong Kong’s five-strong boxing contingent in Amman make early exits with the city’s brightest prospect, former professional Rex Tso, in action on Saturday.

5 Mar 2020 - 2:43PM

The Asia and Oceania boxing qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are being held at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan. Photo: Reuters

Coronavirus pandemic

‘I hope I can come back to Hong Kong with good news’: boxer Rex Tso

The ‘Wonder Kid’ has been given an extra month to prepare for the Asia/Oceanic qualifiers but would have to be at his best to make it to Tokyo

17 Feb 2020 - 10:31PM

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Wuhan boxing qualifiers could be cancelled, leaving Rex Tso in the lurch

Wuhan qualifying tournament next month could be postponed or even cancelled as the city battles a mystery pneumonia virus

22 Jan 2020 - 4:49PM

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Rex Tso receives eight stitches after losing amateur fight in Shanghai

The ‘Wonder Kid’ is taken out of the ring on a stretcher and rushed to hospital after suffering the injury in his first defeat in more than eight years.

15 Jun 2019 - 10:39PM

Rex Tso gives the thumbs up after requiring eight stitches for a head wound suffered during a Shanghai amateur bout. Photo: Rex Tso/Facebook

‘More relaxed, less gossip’: women barbers love styling men

Cherry Chung, Lily Zhai and Pinky Wallace are women in a man’s world – cutting hair at the retro cool Handsome Factory Barber Shop in Wan Chai. In contrast to the US they haven’t faced sexism, and have a roster of celebrity clients.

20 May 2019 - 8:37PM

Raymond Poon’s latest loss another blow to Hong Kong boxing

The 23-year-old is at a career crossroads after losing his second professional fight, this time against a 20-year-old southpaw from Guiyang province

13 May 2019 - 10:50PM

Easy Money as Mayweather beats Nasukawa in first-round TKO

12 Jun 2019 - 12:55PM

Japanese kick-boxer Tenshin Nasukawa is on his way to the canvas after being hit by Floyd Mayweather Jnr in their exhibition fight in Saitama. Photo: AP

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Rex Tso’s ‘crazy’ Olympic dreams focus of new Nike campaign

Southpaw recently returned to the ring as an amateur after 13 months out and expressed a desire to go to the Summer Games and box for the SAR

4 Dec 2018 - 3:54PMvideocam

Boxer Rex Tso Sing-yu in a Nike advertising campaign. Photo: YouTube/Nike Hong Kong

Hong Kong boxing star Rex Tso aims for Tokyo Olympics

The Wonder Kid defeats Taiwanese amateur Chiang Yi-hung before announcing he will compete in next year’s Olympic qualifiers as he looks to continue his boxing career

1 Dec 2018 - 8:52AM

Unbeaten Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso to return to the ring in amateur bout

The Wonder Kid will make his first ring appearance since defeating Japan’s Kohei Kono last October in a three-round bout against Taiwanese amateur

2 Nov 2018 - 10:24PM

‘Wonder Kid’ Rex Tso splits with long-time manager Jay Lau

12 Sep 2018 - 11:59AMvideocam

Jay Lau and Rex Tso have split after more than 13 years as a team. Photo: Unus Alladin

Doubters told Tin Shui Wai boxer to get a job. Now he’s a champion

The 22-year-old is on similar path to undefeated Hong Kong hero Rex Tso after headlining city’s Def boxing promotion and securing first continental titles

15 Jul 2018 - 1:07PM

Poon soaks in the win alongside Def chief Jay Lau. Photos: Handout

Sparring with Rex Tso and winning take back seat for police boxer

11 Jul 2018 - 9:56PM

Out for the count: Rex Tso lets world title chance slip through fingers

12 May 2018 - 11:14PM

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