Highlights! Tszyu Retires Spence Jr. With Dominant Performance

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Errol Spence Jr of The United States and Tim Tszyu of Australia compete during the Middleweight bout between Errol Spence Jr and Tim Tszyuat Afterpay Arena on July 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) | Getty Images Errol Spence Jr. made his return to the boxing ring last night (Sat., July 25, 2026) after a three-year absence to square off against Tim Tszyu in a 12-round fight in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The last time we saw Spence Jr., he was suffering his first and only defeat up to this point against none other than Terence Crawford via ninth-round TKO in July 2023 (relive it here). After years on the sideline he wanted to return to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Unfortunately for “The Truth,” the ring rust was apparent.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Spence Jr. did have some success with his jab and movement, but he looked hesitant compared with the relentless version we had seen early on in his career, especially during his welterweight title reign. Tszyu, meanwhile, pressed forward behind a high volume attack and rocked Spence Jr. early on.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Tszyu’s pressure became the ultimate factor in the fight as consistently backed Spence Jr. up, landed the heavier shots including several body punches that slowed the former champion down. Tszyu closed the show strongly, continuing to outwork and outland Spence Jr. Rather than chasing a knockout — which he probably could have had if he pressed late — he boxed intelligently, controlled the pace, and cruised to a convincing unanimous decision victory, improving his record to 28-3.

class="wp-block-paragraph">During his post-fight speech, Spence Jr. revealed that he would be retiring from the fight game after suffering his second straight defeat in order to spend his free time with his family. “The Truth” leaves the boxing game with a 28-2 record, once holding the WBA (Super), WBC, and IBF welterweight titles.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Check out some of the highlights below:

.@ErrolSpenceJr walks out to music celebrating the indigenous people of Australia, whom he's embraced during his time in Sydney.

🥊 Order #SpenceTszyu now: https://t.co/dAHjP8kXP8pic.twitter.com/8jCFpLaZn3

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026.@Tim_Tszyu lands a big right hand. @ErrolSpenceJr responds with a big left.

Which one was more impactful? #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/l13s4bOFVm

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026.@ErrolSpenceJr left hand strikes with accuracy in RD2. #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/Fijyk7VvWK

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026You can hear the support for @Tim_Tszyu every time he lands a punch. #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/pDhW7jVtHv

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026Pressure. Timing. We're seeing it all this fight. #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/wsA4sbL5VL

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026.@Tim_Tszyu finding a hole and capitalizing with his hand in RD9. #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/pOhXBFdtdV

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026.@ErrolSpenceJr finds his distance and lands the left. #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/SI6YeF0aC1

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026#SpenceTszyu trade punches but @Tim_Tszyu lands the more impactful, eye-catching punches in RD11.

Who do you have up going into the final round? pic.twitter.com/LoCwVgnxr2

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026After three years out of the ring, we get 12RDs of @ErrolSpenceJr and @TimYTszyu. #SpenceTszyupic.twitter.com/HcNVgcs0Fa

— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 26, 2026For more boxing news and notes click here.

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