But this time he wasn't boxing. The former world superlightweight champion donned snow gloves to keep warm as he skated at Liverpool Catholic Club's ice rink.

Tszyu, 40, was preparing for a skating role on Russian television.

Last year TV viewers saw him on the Dancing With the Stars program. After the Beijing Olympics, where Tszyu is working as a boxing commentator with Russian television, he will show off his new-found skills in a Dancing On Ice Russian television spectacular.

``I've never done ice skating before this is only my fourth lesson,'' Tszyu said.

``My legs are a little bit sore, but I am enjoying learning how to skate.''