Errol Spence Jr. is finally stepping back into the ring this Saturday, July 25, ending a massive three-year layoff to take on Tim Tszyu in a blockbuster middleweight showdown. This isn’t just any comeback, either: Spence, who’s 36 now, is moving up two full weight classes for this fight, and that’s got everyone talking. The main event is going down at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia, and it’s set to be a wild night.
Spence’s Risky Comeback: Three Years Out, Two Divisions Up
Remember Errol Spence Jr.? The guy who was a former unified welterweight world champion, with a 28-1 record and 22 KOs? Well, he hasn’t fought since July 2023, when he took a ninth-round TKO defeat from Terence Crawford. That’s a long time to be out of the game, a full three years! Now, he’s not just coming back; he’s jumping up two weight classes to fight at middleweight. This is a huge gamble for Spence. Can he shake off the rust? Will his power translate at a heavier weight? There are so many questions surrounding this return, and we’re all about to find out if it’s a genius move or a costly mistake.
Tszyu’s Redemption Arc: Can He Reclaim His Spot?
Across the ring, Tim Tszyu isn’t coming in with a perfect record either. He’s 27-3 with 18 KOs and a former WBO super welterweight champion. While he’s on a two-fight win streak right now, he’s also lost three of his past six fights, and every single one of those was a world title clash. That includes a seventh-round stoppage loss to Sebastian Fundora in their rematch. Tszyu was once considered the top dog at 154 pounds, but those recent losses show he’s been vulnerable. This fight is absolutely critical for him to prove he still belongs at the elite level and can hang with a returning superstar like Spence.
The Full Fight Card and How to Watch
Beyond the main event, the card has some other legit matchups. The co-feature sees two-division world champion Stephen Fulton (23-2, 8 KOs) taking on Liam Wilson (18-3, 10 KOs) in a 133-pound catchweight bout. We’ve also got Ahmad Reda vs. Paul Fleming in a lightweight clash, and Callum Peters vs. Ivan Actis at middleweight on the main card. For the early birds or late-nighters, prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and you can watch those on Uncrowned. The main card starts at 9 p.m. ET, available on DAZN pay-per-view, DAZN Ultimate, and Amazon Prime Video Pay-Per-View. Expect the main event ring walks around 11:30 p.m. ET. Get ready for a huge Saturday night of fights!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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