Another ex-world champ joins Tszyu-headlined ‘greatest ever card in Aus’ as host city revealed
Tim Tszyu’s blockbuster showdown against Errol Spence Jnr has taken a huge twist — with two more American superstars now officially confirmed for what is suddenly being dubbed “the greatest card in Australian boxing history”.
Fox Sports Australia can reveal an American trio who’ve claimed nine world titles — Spence Jr, Jermall Charlo and Stephen Fulton Jr — will all compete on the card which is set to take place inside Sydney’s Afterpay Arena (currently called Qudos Bank Arena) on Sunday, July 26.
In the main event, Tszyu looks to continue his push back to becoming a two-time world champion by taking on a fella who, dubbed ‘The Truth’, is widely considered one of the greatest fighters of the modern era.
Then in what is an undeniably stacked undercard, Charlo puts his own undefeated record on the line against Australia’s Koen Mazoudier, while Fulton will throw down against popular Queenslander Liam Wilson.
Combined, the American trio of Spence, Charlo and Fulton have lost only three times in 85 fights.
And even, those losses have come against huge names in Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue and O’Shaquie Foster.
Elsewhere, there have also been whispers of a further addition to what is already a huge “Australia versus American” event, with hyped Aussie prospect Callum ‘50 Cal’ Peters being rumoured for a shot at Michigan middleweight Joseph Hicks.
That has not been confirmed however.
Speaking on Thursday afternoon, No Limit promoter George Rose said the impending Tszyu-Spence showcase is set to be the biggest event ever domestically – despite no belts being contested.
Historically, Australia’s most watched event ever is the 2006 blockbuster between Anthony Mundine and Danny Green, while the most important showdown would have to be the 1908 heavyweight title fight between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns at the old Sydney Stadium.
Regardless, Rose says his impending July bout will be “the greatest”.
“Make no mistake, this is the greatest fight card ever assembled in Australian boxing history,” the No Limit chief executive stressed.
“Errol Spence Jr, Jermall Charlo and Stephen Fulton all on the same card, in the same city, on the same day … that’s a Las Vegas headliner every single day of the week, and we’ve locked it in for Sydney.
“This is Australia versus the USA, three times over.
“And every single one of the fights is legacy-defining.
“We’ve built No Limit Boxing by delivering the best events on the biggest stages. And on July 26 we deliver the biggest stage this country has ever seen.
“The world is sending its biggest names to Tim Tszyu’s backyard, to Koen Mazoudier’s backyard, to Liam Wilson’s backyard — and they’re about to find out exactly what that means.”
Tszyu also heaped praise on the Sydney card, which is set to be formally announced at a press conference on Friday.
“It’s an honour to headline the greatest fight card ever assembled in Australia,” he said on Thursday afternoon.
“It’s an enormous privilege for me because I know how rare this is, for fight fans to have a card of this magnitude on home soil.
“Every time I step into that ring, I’m not just fighting for myself — I’m fighting for Australia and for everyone who’s ever believed in me.
“Errol Spence Jr. is a legend of this sport, one of the greatest to ever do it, but on July 26 I get to take him out once and for all. Moments like this are history making.
“They are rare, you don’t want to miss it.”
The surprise chance to face Charlo represents something of a Rocky opportunity for Mazoudier, who has won three straight since his 2024 Fight of the Year contender against Nikita Tszyu.
“I know I’m the underdog, everyone knows I’m the underdog,” Mazoudier said. “But I don’t care.
“I’m coming to spoil the party and dethrone a legend.
“I’ve never taken a backward step in my life, and I’m sure as hell not starting now. I’m going to bring everything I’ve got to get the result … I’m going to shock the world.”
While Charlo’s presence on the card was first confirmed by Fox Sports Australia last month, the surprise inclusion of Fulton is new.
A two-division world champion from Philadelphia, ‘Cool Boy’ has previously held the WBC and WBO super bantamweight crowns, before then adding WBC featherweight gold.
His only two professional defeats have come against Inoue, regarded by many as the greatest fighter on the planet, and Foster -- who beat Fulton on points in December 2025.
Elsewhere, Charlo also makes his return for the first time in a year.
Apart from sharing the same trainer as Spence – famed US coach Ronnie Shields – Charlo is also the twin brother of that former world champion who also shares a long history with Tszyu, Jermell Charlo.
Famously, Tszyu was twice meant to face Charlo back in 2023, only for ‘Iron Man’ to, first, fracture his left hand in two places and withdraw before then opting out of a showdown against the Aussie to instead challenge Crawford.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Errol Spence, Jermall Charlo, Stephen Fulton heading to Australia for PBC-No Limits triple-header
PBC will travel to Australia with all bases loaded as three of their stars are set to face Australian boxers on July 25.
The headline bout, featuring the return of Errol Spence against popular Australian Tim Tszyu, was already announced.
But, also, Jermall Charlo will meet Koen Mazoudier and Stephen Fulton will fight Liam Wilson.
The show is at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney and No Limits announced: “July 26 [the date of the show in Australia] is shaping up to be one of the greatest nights Australian boxing has ever seen.”
Charlo is 34-0 (23 KOs) and will be having just his second fight in three years, having stopped Thomas LaManna in six last May.
Mazoudier is 15-4-1 (6 KOs) and is coming off three 2025 victories, although at far lower levels.
Philadelphia Fulton is 23-2 (8 KOs) and was last seen dropping a decision to O’Shaquie Foster in December. The 31-year-old faces former title challenger Wilson, 18-3 (10 KOs), who has won five contests since a loss to Oscar Valdez in early 2024.
PBC will travel to Australia with all bases loaded as three of their stars are set to face Australian boxers on July 25.
The headline bout, featuring the return of Errol Spence against popular Australian Tim Tszyu, was already announced.
But, also, Jermall Charlo will meet Koen Mazoudier and Stephen Fulton will fight Liam Wilson.
The show is at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney and No Limits announced: “July 26 [the date of the show in Australia] is shaping up to be one of the greatest nights Australian boxing has ever seen.”
Charlo is 34-0 (23 KOs) and will be having just his second fight in three years, having stopped Thomas LaManna in six last May.
Mazoudier is 15-4-1 (6 KOs) and is coming off three 2025 victories, although at far lower levels.
Philadelphia Fulton is 23-2 (8 KOs) and was last seen dropping a decision to O’Shaquie Foster in December. The 31-year-old faces former title challenger Wilson, 18-3 (10 KOs), who has won five contests since a loss to Oscar Valdez in early 2024.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Jermall Charlo won’t let Koen Mazoudier make his name against him
Jermall Charlo will make his first appearance in a year when he faces Koen Mazoudier in Australia next month.
The two-division former champion boxes as part of a PBC contingent headed Down Under, that includes Errol Spence and Stephen Fulton.
Houston's Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), has not boxed since his May victory over Thomas LaManna
“It feels great to be back in the ring and to take my talents Down Under to Australia,” said Charlo. “Koen Mazoudier is going to be looking to make a name off me, but he underestimates how hungry I am. These guys ain’t seen nothing like this. It’s the USA vs. Australia and Jermall Charlo is coming to take over. Lock in with me on July 25 and watch me put on a show.”
Charlo has boxed four times in six years and is scheduled to fight Mazoudier over 10 rounds at Sydney's Afterpay Arena.
Mazoudier is 15-4-1 (6 KOs) and comes from Blackburn in New South Wales. He turned pro in 2018 and he’s won his last three after a ninth-round stoppage loss to Nikita Tszyu.
“I know I'm the underdog,” said Mazoudier. “Everyone knows I’m the underdog. I don’t care. I’m coming to spoil the party and dethrone a legend. I’ve never taken a backward step in my life, and I’m sure as hell not starting on 26 July. I’m going to bring everything I’ve got to get the result. I’m the real life Rocky.”
Jermall Charlo will make his first appearance in a year when he faces Koen Mazoudier in Australia next month.
The two-division former champion boxes as part of a PBC contingent headed Down Under, that includes Errol Spence and Stephen Fulton.
Houston's Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), has not boxed since his May victory over Thomas LaManna
“It feels great to be back in the ring and to take my talents Down Under to Australia,” said Charlo. “Koen Mazoudier is going to be looking to make a name off me, but he underestimates how hungry I am. These guys ain’t seen nothing like this. It’s the USA vs. Australia and Jermall Charlo is coming to take over. Lock in with me on July 25 and watch me put on a show.”
Charlo has boxed four times in six years and is scheduled to fight Mazoudier over 10 rounds at Sydney's Afterpay Arena.
Mazoudier is 15-4-1 (6 KOs) and comes from Blackburn in New South Wales. He turned pro in 2018 and he’s won his last three after a ninth-round stoppage loss to Nikita Tszyu.
“I know I'm the underdog,” said Mazoudier. “Everyone knows I’m the underdog. I don’t care. I’m coming to spoil the party and dethrone a legend. I’ve never taken a backward step in my life, and I’m sure as hell not starting on 26 July. I’m going to bring everything I’ve got to get the result. I’m the real life Rocky.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Stephen Fulton has redemption on his mind against Liam Wilson
Stephen Fulton is hoping to rebound from his defeat to O’Shaquie Foster with victory over Liam Wilson in Australia.
Philadelphian Fulton is now 23-2 (8 KOs) and lost to Foster in December following an impressive win over Brandon Figueroa.
Now he travels to the Afterpay Arena in Sydney to face the rugged Wilson over 12 rounds on July 25.
“I expect Liam to be on his A-game and take this fight as an opportunity to get a shot at the title,” said the 31-year-old Fulton. “This fight is to show that I am nowhere near finished and to redeem myself after my last performance. I let my fans and peers down in my last fight, as well as myself, so this is me coming back out strong.”
Wilson has won his last five since a stoppage loss to Oscar Valdez in 2024 and he is now 18-3 (10 KOs).
He has promised Fulton a hostile reception in Australia.
“Fulton has been a champion in two divisions,” said Wilson. “I respect that. But I'm 'Mr. Damage' — I don't do easy nights and I don't do backward steps. On July 26, he's going to find that out.
Stephen Fulton is hoping to rebound from his defeat to O’Shaquie Foster with victory over Liam Wilson in Australia.
Philadelphian Fulton is now 23-2 (8 KOs) and lost to Foster in December following an impressive win over Brandon Figueroa.
Now he travels to the Afterpay Arena in Sydney to face the rugged Wilson over 12 rounds on July 25.
“I expect Liam to be on his A-game and take this fight as an opportunity to get a shot at the title,” said the 31-year-old Fulton. “This fight is to show that I am nowhere near finished and to redeem myself after my last performance. I let my fans and peers down in my last fight, as well as myself, so this is me coming back out strong.”
Wilson has won his last five since a stoppage loss to Oscar Valdez in 2024 and he is now 18-3 (10 KOs).
He has promised Fulton a hostile reception in Australia.
“Fulton has been a champion in two divisions,” said Wilson. “I respect that. But I'm 'Mr. Damage' — I don't do easy nights and I don't do backward steps. On July 26, he's going to find that out.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Tszyu happy under Fenech, aims to stop Spence quicker than Crawford
Clichés are clichés because they are generally true, and Tim Tzsyu is preparing to prove that a happy fighter is indeed a dangerous one when he faces Errol Spence on July 26.
After a one-sided loss to WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora in July, the Australian left his uncle and longtime trainer Igor Goloubev.
It was Tszyu’s third consecutive world title defeat.
Desperate for a different voice and approach, Tszyu joined the renowned Pedro Diaz in Miami.
The partnership yielded a pair of drama free, one-sided decision victories but Tszyu still felt something was missing.
Earlier this year, the 31-year-old returned home and began working with Australian great Jeff Fenech.
The new “Aussie super team” has a high-profile first assignment. Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) will take on America’s former unified welterweight champion in Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Tszyu is already feeling the benefits of linking up with Fenech outside of the ring.
“I was struggling a lot. People don't see it but I had problems everywhere and I needed to just distance myself from it and focus on what I've got to do now,” the former WBO junior middleweight champion told Sporting News Australia.
“I've met great people. Jeff's come on board and he's made me think differently. We all go out to dinners together. We all laugh together.We're all in it together and the main thing is that post my career when I finish boxing, we're all still going to be together.”
“That's the main thing. When my dad [former junior welterweight world champion, Kostya Tszyu] finished his career, no one was to be seen. No one.
“I remember that from a young age we had a big house back in the days. There used to be 10, 20, 30 people there every weekend. When he finished his career, there was no one. It was me, my mum, my brother and my sister and at least now, what I have now within my team, is that we're all sticking together forever.”
Spence hasn’t boxed since multi-weight world champion Terence Crawford took him apart inside nine rounds of their undisputed welterweight title fight in 2023. Tszyu is determined to make the 36-year-old regret his decision to get back in the ring.
“I reckon I stop this guy. Earlier than Crawford. That’s what I'm going for,” he said.
“He’s taking away what I want. My goal, my belief and my dream.”
Clichés are clichés because they are generally true, and Tim Tzsyu is preparing to prove that a happy fighter is indeed a dangerous one when he faces Errol Spence on July 26.
After a one-sided loss to WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora in July, the Australian left his uncle and longtime trainer Igor Goloubev.
It was Tszyu’s third consecutive world title defeat.
Desperate for a different voice and approach, Tszyu joined the renowned Pedro Diaz in Miami.
The partnership yielded a pair of drama free, one-sided decision victories but Tszyu still felt something was missing.
Earlier this year, the 31-year-old returned home and began working with Australian great Jeff Fenech.
The new “Aussie super team” has a high-profile first assignment. Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) will take on America’s former unified welterweight champion in Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Tszyu is already feeling the benefits of linking up with Fenech outside of the ring.
“I was struggling a lot. People don't see it but I had problems everywhere and I needed to just distance myself from it and focus on what I've got to do now,” the former WBO junior middleweight champion told Sporting News Australia.
“I've met great people. Jeff's come on board and he's made me think differently. We all go out to dinners together. We all laugh together.We're all in it together and the main thing is that post my career when I finish boxing, we're all still going to be together.”
“That's the main thing. When my dad [former junior welterweight world champion, Kostya Tszyu] finished his career, no one was to be seen. No one.
“I remember that from a young age we had a big house back in the days. There used to be 10, 20, 30 people there every weekend. When he finished his career, there was no one. It was me, my mum, my brother and my sister and at least now, what I have now within my team, is that we're all sticking together forever.”
Spence hasn’t boxed since multi-weight world champion Terence Crawford took him apart inside nine rounds of their undisputed welterweight title fight in 2023. Tszyu is determined to make the 36-year-old regret his decision to get back in the ring.
“I reckon I stop this guy. Earlier than Crawford. That’s what I'm going for,” he said.
“He’s taking away what I want. My goal, my belief and my dream.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
‘Let it be that, then’: Errol Spence welcomes a war with Tim Tszyu
Errol Spence readies himself to return to the ring for the first time since getting stopped by Terence Crawford.
As Errol Spence prepares for his July 26 fight with Tim Tszyu in Australia, he holds a media huddle while in training camp and touches on a number of subjects including how things are going with his preparation, his new trainer, where he finds himself at this stage of his career, and more. Check out some excerpts of what Spence had to say below with the full video interview at the top.
Spence on transitioning from his longtime trainer Derrick James to working with Ronnie Shields
“The chemistry’s been good. Just been working on different stuff like hand placement, same ol’ stuff, using the jab, combination, stepping off. So, the chemistry’s been great. I like him a lot and it shows why he’s a great trainer, legendary.”
On where he’s mentally at heading into this fight and his time away from the sport
“Just training to the best of my ability. Training, focusing on listening to my coach and just getting back down to the basics and what got me here...I didn’t really rest my body after all the little injuries or accidents that I had, I didn’t rest my body. This [layoff] was the first time I got to rest my body for about three years, so it was good. I enjoyed it a lot.”
On his opponent Tim Tszyu
“I heard something he said about he going to do me like Fundora did Keith Thurman and just talking a whole bunch of crap, and then he expects me to shake his hand. I just wasn’t in the mood for that. It’s time to fight, we’re in a tough fight. He says he’s going to be a war. Well, let it be that, then.”
On previously calling Tszyu a ‘trash’ fighter
“He’s good. He cool.”
On whether he has any regrets about the Crawford fight
“I don’t regret nothing. I’m living a blessed, great life right now. Taking something back means taking something away from your life you’re living now so I don’t regret nothing that happened or that’s going to happen. I’m in a good space mentally, physically, and I can’t complain about anything going on with my life right now.”
On general criticism from fans and pundits about fighters in this era
“You got people who ain’t never did nothing in their life talking about what somebody else doing or this person trash, this and that, but they don’t have they guts and they never lived out their dreams or anything like that, or never sacrificed anything, but you’re talking about these world championship fighters and just degrade them...To get to where they got to is probably less than 1%...and for people to talk about them how they talk about them, it’s very disgusting.”
Errol Spence readies himself to return to the ring for the first time since getting stopped by Terence Crawford.
As Errol Spence prepares for his July 26 fight with Tim Tszyu in Australia, he holds a media huddle while in training camp and touches on a number of subjects including how things are going with his preparation, his new trainer, where he finds himself at this stage of his career, and more. Check out some excerpts of what Spence had to say below with the full video interview at the top.
Spence on transitioning from his longtime trainer Derrick James to working with Ronnie Shields
“The chemistry’s been good. Just been working on different stuff like hand placement, same ol’ stuff, using the jab, combination, stepping off. So, the chemistry’s been great. I like him a lot and it shows why he’s a great trainer, legendary.”
On where he’s mentally at heading into this fight and his time away from the sport
“Just training to the best of my ability. Training, focusing on listening to my coach and just getting back down to the basics and what got me here...I didn’t really rest my body after all the little injuries or accidents that I had, I didn’t rest my body. This [layoff] was the first time I got to rest my body for about three years, so it was good. I enjoyed it a lot.”
On his opponent Tim Tszyu
“I heard something he said about he going to do me like Fundora did Keith Thurman and just talking a whole bunch of crap, and then he expects me to shake his hand. I just wasn’t in the mood for that. It’s time to fight, we’re in a tough fight. He says he’s going to be a war. Well, let it be that, then.”
On previously calling Tszyu a ‘trash’ fighter
“He’s good. He cool.”
On whether he has any regrets about the Crawford fight
“I don’t regret nothing. I’m living a blessed, great life right now. Taking something back means taking something away from your life you’re living now so I don’t regret nothing that happened or that’s going to happen. I’m in a good space mentally, physically, and I can’t complain about anything going on with my life right now.”
On general criticism from fans and pundits about fighters in this era
“You got people who ain’t never did nothing in their life talking about what somebody else doing or this person trash, this and that, but they don’t have they guts and they never lived out their dreams or anything like that, or never sacrificed anything, but you’re talking about these world championship fighters and just degrade them...To get to where they got to is probably less than 1%...and for people to talk about them how they talk about them, it’s very disgusting.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Errol Spence Jnr feeling rejuvenated training with Ronnie Shields, alongside Jermall Charlo
Former welterweight champion Errol Spence Jnr says working with new trainer Ronnie Shields, alongside undefeated two-division world champion Jermall Charlo, is a great fit for him ahead of his July 25 showdown with Tim Tszyu.
Spence, inactive since losing to Terence Craford in 2023, will be stepping up to 154lbs for the showdown at the Afterpay Arena in Tszyu’s hometown of Sydney, Australia.
Speaking at a workout in Houston, Spence, 28-1 (22 KOs), says Shields’ “back to the basics” approach and having Charlo as a camp partner, has him excited to push himself to higher levels.
“Camp has been great. I can’t complain at all,” said Spence, 36. “We’re putting in the work and leaving no stone unturned. I’m excited… Ronnie’s style fits me well.”
Spence has known Charlo since their days as amateur boxers.
“I’ve always been a huge fan of Jermall and how he fights. Plus, Ronnie has the experience too. I listened to Ronnie’s concept of training, and I felt like it fit me to a T. When we worked out, the chemistry felt really good.
'"It’s dope to have somebody that I’ve known a long time in the same gym here and on the same card. We’re focused on the task at hand and that’s conquering Australia.”
Spence says he has no qualms about travelling a long way to face Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs). After all, one of his finest wins came in 2017 when he stopped Kell Brook to win the IBF welterweight title in Sheffield, England.
“I had my first world title fight overseas, plus countless amateur fights,” said Spence. “So, it’s something I’ve always been comfortable with. I’m not worried about the fans or anything like that, because at the end of the day it’s just me and him in there.
“This was the right time to come back, and against the right opponent. My body feels good, so I said why not?... My motivation to come back is about myself and my personal goals. Everything about training just excites me. You’ve gotta enjoy it while it lasts, because one day it’ll be over. I’m taking it one fight at a time.”
Houston’s Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), will return to action against Australia’s Koen Mazoudier, 15-4-1 (6 KOs) in a 10-round super-middleweight supporting bout on the PBC/No Limit show that will be streamed on Amazon Prime PPV.
Former welterweight champion Errol Spence Jnr says working with new trainer Ronnie Shields, alongside undefeated two-division world champion Jermall Charlo, is a great fit for him ahead of his July 25 showdown with Tim Tszyu.
Spence, inactive since losing to Terence Craford in 2023, will be stepping up to 154lbs for the showdown at the Afterpay Arena in Tszyu’s hometown of Sydney, Australia.
Speaking at a workout in Houston, Spence, 28-1 (22 KOs), says Shields’ “back to the basics” approach and having Charlo as a camp partner, has him excited to push himself to higher levels.
“Camp has been great. I can’t complain at all,” said Spence, 36. “We’re putting in the work and leaving no stone unturned. I’m excited… Ronnie’s style fits me well.”
Spence has known Charlo since their days as amateur boxers.
“I’ve always been a huge fan of Jermall and how he fights. Plus, Ronnie has the experience too. I listened to Ronnie’s concept of training, and I felt like it fit me to a T. When we worked out, the chemistry felt really good.
'"It’s dope to have somebody that I’ve known a long time in the same gym here and on the same card. We’re focused on the task at hand and that’s conquering Australia.”
Spence says he has no qualms about travelling a long way to face Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs). After all, one of his finest wins came in 2017 when he stopped Kell Brook to win the IBF welterweight title in Sheffield, England.
“I had my first world title fight overseas, plus countless amateur fights,” said Spence. “So, it’s something I’ve always been comfortable with. I’m not worried about the fans or anything like that, because at the end of the day it’s just me and him in there.
“This was the right time to come back, and against the right opponent. My body feels good, so I said why not?... My motivation to come back is about myself and my personal goals. Everything about training just excites me. You’ve gotta enjoy it while it lasts, because one day it’ll be over. I’m taking it one fight at a time.”
Houston’s Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), will return to action against Australia’s Koen Mazoudier, 15-4-1 (6 KOs) in a 10-round super-middleweight supporting bout on the PBC/No Limit show that will be streamed on Amazon Prime PPV.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu PPV also available through DAZN
DAZN will carry July’s PBC PPV featuring Errol Spence’s return to boxing
Errol Spence Jr’s return to boxing against Tim Tszyu will be available through DAZN pay-per-view and thus to DAZN Ultimate tier subscribers, along with Premier Boxing Champions’ usual Prime Video PPV home.
The good news for those with DAZN’s Ultimate tier subscription is that they now have to pay nothing extra to easily and legally watch Spence vs Tszyu, which will air on Saturday, July 25.
Spence (28-1, 22 KO) will be fighting for the first time in three years, nearly to the day, after his 2023 loss to Terence “Bud” Crawford, which was a one-sided thrashing. The former welterweight titleholder is moving up to 154 lbs and going on the road to face Australia’s Tszyu (27-3, 18 KO), who is 3-3 in his last six fights but still has an ability to bring action.
The undercard will feature another return, as Jermall Charlo comes back to face Koen Mazoudier, and a super featherweight bout between Stephen Fulton and Liam Wilson.
DAZN will carry July’s PBC PPV featuring Errol Spence’s return to boxing
Errol Spence Jr’s return to boxing against Tim Tszyu will be available through DAZN pay-per-view and thus to DAZN Ultimate tier subscribers, along with Premier Boxing Champions’ usual Prime Video PPV home.
The good news for those with DAZN’s Ultimate tier subscription is that they now have to pay nothing extra to easily and legally watch Spence vs Tszyu, which will air on Saturday, July 25.
Spence (28-1, 22 KO) will be fighting for the first time in three years, nearly to the day, after his 2023 loss to Terence “Bud” Crawford, which was a one-sided thrashing. The former welterweight titleholder is moving up to 154 lbs and going on the road to face Australia’s Tszyu (27-3, 18 KO), who is 3-3 in his last six fights but still has an ability to bring action.
The undercard will feature another return, as Jermall Charlo comes back to face Koen Mazoudier, and a super featherweight bout between Stephen Fulton and Liam Wilson.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
hard to disagree with this, but I'll probably watch it all the same. chose Spence win by KO
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Speaking with ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, Hall of Famer Jones said he would like to see Spence focus more on being an all-round boxer, rather than an all-out pressure fighter.
“Shout out to [Spence] for taking a fight of this magnitude right away, after being [out the ring] for three years.
“He’s taking on a guy who’s been active. [Tszyu’s] not been at the top – not had the best outcomes [in recent fights] – but he’s been highly active and he’s highly dangerous.
“When [Spence] was an amateur fighter, he was an all-round boxer. He just chose to use pressure in the pros but, to get where he wants to get, he’s got to go back to being that [fighter he was as an amateur].”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
‘How bad does he want it?’: Tim Tszyu plans to test the heart of Errol Spence
Tim Tszyu plans to ask hard questions of Errol Spence once they meet in the ring.
Tim Tszyu is back in action in his home country of Australia on July 26 as he takes on Errol Spence, who will be ending a three-year layoff following his stoppage loss to Terence Crawford back in 2023. Speaking to Ring Magazine, Tszyu explains why he plans on putting Spence under pressure to make him question himself and how much more he wants to give to the sport.
“Stylistically [it’s a great fight], what he’s got to prove, as well,” Tszyu said. “This is the best division coming up, so yeah, there’s just a lot on the line for both of us…I’m going to give him that regret feeling, you should’ve taken a warm-up fight.
“I feel like Errol’s a monotone-type guy. What he’s good at is that constant pressure, constant punching, and it doesn’t have to be flashy and quick and stuff like that. He just knows when to throw the punch and he keeps on going until it’s sink or swim type situation. So, that’s what he’s good at.”
The real question, Tszyu says, will be the desire of Spence and whether or not that’s still intact after he’s already accomplished a lot, made a lot of money, and has been enjoying to good life outside of boxing over the past few years.
“How bad does he want it when you’ve been there, done that in the sport?” Tszyu said of Spence. “It’s sort of like ‘Do I need to this? Do I need to keep on going?’ That’s what I want to test when he starts talking to himself…If you take the heart away from him then he’s gone.
“It’s the last hurrah for Errol Spence. Get in and watch his last fight.”
Tim Tszyu plans to ask hard questions of Errol Spence once they meet in the ring.
Tim Tszyu is back in action in his home country of Australia on July 26 as he takes on Errol Spence, who will be ending a three-year layoff following his stoppage loss to Terence Crawford back in 2023. Speaking to Ring Magazine, Tszyu explains why he plans on putting Spence under pressure to make him question himself and how much more he wants to give to the sport.
“Stylistically [it’s a great fight], what he’s got to prove, as well,” Tszyu said. “This is the best division coming up, so yeah, there’s just a lot on the line for both of us…I’m going to give him that regret feeling, you should’ve taken a warm-up fight.
“I feel like Errol’s a monotone-type guy. What he’s good at is that constant pressure, constant punching, and it doesn’t have to be flashy and quick and stuff like that. He just knows when to throw the punch and he keeps on going until it’s sink or swim type situation. So, that’s what he’s good at.”
The real question, Tszyu says, will be the desire of Spence and whether or not that’s still intact after he’s already accomplished a lot, made a lot of money, and has been enjoying to good life outside of boxing over the past few years.
“How bad does he want it when you’ve been there, done that in the sport?” Tszyu said of Spence. “It’s sort of like ‘Do I need to this? Do I need to keep on going?’ That’s what I want to test when he starts talking to himself…If you take the heart away from him then he’s gone.
“It’s the last hurrah for Errol Spence. Get in and watch his last fight.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Tim Tszyu designated WBO No. 1 at junior middleweight in newest rankings
In the wake of the ratings shift necessary to accommodate former champion Xander Zayas losing his unified belts to Jaron “Boots” Ennis last weekend, the World Boxing Organization has elected to elevate former champion Tim Tszyu to the No. 1 contender position in this month’s new junior middleweight rankings.
31-year-old Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs), is set to face 36-year-old former unified world champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jnr, 28-1 (22 KOs), on Saturday, July 25, in the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View broadcast, live on Prime Video from Afterpay Arena in Tszyu’s hometown of Sydney, Australia.
Spence is not presently rated by the WBO.
Appearing destined for stardom, Tszyu surprisingly lost his WBO title in a blood-soaked March 2024 split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora.
Since then, Tszyu has notched three victories (a fourth-round stoppage over Joey Spencer in April 2025, a December 2025 unanimous decision over Anthony Velazquez and an April 2026 shutout unanimous 10-round decision over {then} 20-0 Denis Nurja).
As for losses, Tszyu was down three times in round two and once in round three in a knockout loss to then-IBF titleholder Bakhram Murtazaliev in October 2024 and suffered a July 2025 loss in the rematch to Fundora, this time in a one-sided fashion. Tszyu indicated he’d had enough after the seventh round.
Tszyu’s ascension, he was formerly ranked WBO No. 3, displaces former No. 1-ranked Brandon Adams, who's been mostly inactive for the past few years.
Former champion Xander Zayas is now rated No. 3.
In the wake of the ratings shift necessary to accommodate former champion Xander Zayas losing his unified belts to Jaron “Boots” Ennis last weekend, the World Boxing Organization has elected to elevate former champion Tim Tszyu to the No. 1 contender position in this month’s new junior middleweight rankings.
31-year-old Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs), is set to face 36-year-old former unified world champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jnr, 28-1 (22 KOs), on Saturday, July 25, in the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View broadcast, live on Prime Video from Afterpay Arena in Tszyu’s hometown of Sydney, Australia.
Spence is not presently rated by the WBO.
Appearing destined for stardom, Tszyu surprisingly lost his WBO title in a blood-soaked March 2024 split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora.
Since then, Tszyu has notched three victories (a fourth-round stoppage over Joey Spencer in April 2025, a December 2025 unanimous decision over Anthony Velazquez and an April 2026 shutout unanimous 10-round decision over {then} 20-0 Denis Nurja).
As for losses, Tszyu was down three times in round two and once in round three in a knockout loss to then-IBF titleholder Bakhram Murtazaliev in October 2024 and suffered a July 2025 loss in the rematch to Fundora, this time in a one-sided fashion. Tszyu indicated he’d had enough after the seventh round.
Tszyu’s ascension, he was formerly ranked WBO No. 3, displaces former No. 1-ranked Brandon Adams, who's been mostly inactive for the past few years.
Former champion Xander Zayas is now rated No. 3.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Tszyu upset with 'diva' Spence after no-show at face-off
Mind games continue to mount before Errol Spence faces Tim Tszyu on July 25 in Sydney.
The pair were supposed to engage in a virtual faceoff for banter Thursday building up their upcoming bout on Australian television, but Spence failed to show up for his pre-booked session and media obligation.
Tszyu and No Limit Boxing promoter George Rose were in the studio for the Main Event on Kayo Sports program, though Spence was nowhere to be found.
“We are just hearing now that despite a number of phone calls and this time being booked with Errol, he has not jumped on,” commentator Ben Damon said on television.
The miffed Tszyu was asked to react.
“We've been waiting, what, 45 minutes now? I missed out on sparring today. Well, I had to change it up for this to be done, so I am quite upset,” said Tszyu.
Afterward, the former WBO junior middleweight champion added: “Just a diva act; that's all alright. On July 25, the hands will do the talking.”
Spence’s move arrives after snubbing the Australian of a handshake before their kickoff press conference in May.
“Ain't no hand dapping now, bro – kill that s***, you know how it is,” Spence said as he walked past Tszyu.
Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) has predominantly been respectful of his opponents and left gamesmanship at the door in previous bouts.
But after suffering his first career loss against Terence Crawford during a one-sided stoppage in July 2023 and sitting on the sidelines ever since, the 36-year-old Texan appears to be going about his business a bit differently this time around as he plans to make an example out of Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs).
“This was the right time to come back, and against the right opponent. My body feels good, so I said why not?” the former unified welterweight champion said during a recent media workout in Houston.
“My motivation to come back is about myself and my personal goals. Everything about training just excites me. You’ve gotta enjoy it while it lasts, because one day it’ll be over. I’m taking it one fight at a time.”
Mind games continue to mount before Errol Spence faces Tim Tszyu on July 25 in Sydney.
The pair were supposed to engage in a virtual faceoff for banter Thursday building up their upcoming bout on Australian television, but Spence failed to show up for his pre-booked session and media obligation.
Tszyu and No Limit Boxing promoter George Rose were in the studio for the Main Event on Kayo Sports program, though Spence was nowhere to be found.
“We are just hearing now that despite a number of phone calls and this time being booked with Errol, he has not jumped on,” commentator Ben Damon said on television.
The miffed Tszyu was asked to react.
“We've been waiting, what, 45 minutes now? I missed out on sparring today. Well, I had to change it up for this to be done, so I am quite upset,” said Tszyu.
Afterward, the former WBO junior middleweight champion added: “Just a diva act; that's all alright. On July 25, the hands will do the talking.”
Spence’s move arrives after snubbing the Australian of a handshake before their kickoff press conference in May.
“Ain't no hand dapping now, bro – kill that s***, you know how it is,” Spence said as he walked past Tszyu.
Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) has predominantly been respectful of his opponents and left gamesmanship at the door in previous bouts.
But after suffering his first career loss against Terence Crawford during a one-sided stoppage in July 2023 and sitting on the sidelines ever since, the 36-year-old Texan appears to be going about his business a bit differently this time around as he plans to make an example out of Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs).
“This was the right time to come back, and against the right opponent. My body feels good, so I said why not?” the former unified welterweight champion said during a recent media workout in Houston.
“My motivation to come back is about myself and my personal goals. Everything about training just excites me. You’ve gotta enjoy it while it lasts, because one day it’ll be over. I’m taking it one fight at a time.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Tim Tszyu and Jeff Fenech seethe as Errol Spence Jnr stands them up
Tim Tszyu and Jeff Fenech were not amused when the former’s July 26 opponent, Errol Spence Jnr, failed to show for a satellite face-to-face Thursday morning.
Both Tszyu and Spence Jnr had reportedly agreed to take part in the Fox Sports promotional show but only the Australian fulfilled the obligation.
After waiting for more than an hour for the 28-1 (22 KOs) Spence, who would have needed to be up in the middle of the night in the US to make the call, Tszyu said of his opponent: “He’s a diva. The guy is living in his own fairytale, thinking he runs the show. He thinks everyone is on his time.
“But unfortunately, we’re not. Just as I won’t be when we finally step into that ring.
“Yes, the guy has achievements. Same as he’s made a shit-tonne of money.
“But once we get into the ring, all that fades away. It’s me and him. That’s the best thing about boxing.”
The junior middleweight contest will mark former welterweight champion Spence’s first action since he was brutally stopped by Terence Crawford three years ago.
Two years before that, the American, now 36, was forced to withdraw from a proposed bout with Manny Pacquiao due to a detached retina in his left eye. It has since been repaired.
“I want to inflict pain,” Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs), said. “I’m coming for every limb. That’s it. Simple. Especially that retina.”
Fenech, Tszyu’s trainer, didn’t hold back, either.
“Spence thinks he’s fucked us mentally,” he said. “It hasn’t worked.”
Undercard star Jermell Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), did make an appearance, however. When asked if he'd been studying tapes of opponent Koen Mazoudier, 15-4-1 (6 KOs), Charlo said: "I don't even know how he looks... I'll make the adjustments when I get in the ring... I doubt he's going to be able to switch up his style and show me something I've never seen before. I don't really study, I look at the fight when we get there."
Tim Tszyu and Jeff Fenech were not amused when the former’s July 26 opponent, Errol Spence Jnr, failed to show for a satellite face-to-face Thursday morning.
Both Tszyu and Spence Jnr had reportedly agreed to take part in the Fox Sports promotional show but only the Australian fulfilled the obligation.
After waiting for more than an hour for the 28-1 (22 KOs) Spence, who would have needed to be up in the middle of the night in the US to make the call, Tszyu said of his opponent: “He’s a diva. The guy is living in his own fairytale, thinking he runs the show. He thinks everyone is on his time.
“But unfortunately, we’re not. Just as I won’t be when we finally step into that ring.
“Yes, the guy has achievements. Same as he’s made a shit-tonne of money.
“But once we get into the ring, all that fades away. It’s me and him. That’s the best thing about boxing.”
The junior middleweight contest will mark former welterweight champion Spence’s first action since he was brutally stopped by Terence Crawford three years ago.
Two years before that, the American, now 36, was forced to withdraw from a proposed bout with Manny Pacquiao due to a detached retina in his left eye. It has since been repaired.
“I want to inflict pain,” Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs), said. “I’m coming for every limb. That’s it. Simple. Especially that retina.”
Fenech, Tszyu’s trainer, didn’t hold back, either.
“Spence thinks he’s fucked us mentally,” he said. “It hasn’t worked.”
Undercard star Jermell Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), did make an appearance, however. When asked if he'd been studying tapes of opponent Koen Mazoudier, 15-4-1 (6 KOs), Charlo said: "I don't even know how he looks... I'll make the adjustments when I get in the ring... I doubt he's going to be able to switch up his style and show me something I've never seen before. I don't really study, I look at the fight when we get there."
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Charlo unfamiliar with Mazoudier: ‘I don't even know how he looks’
If the name Koen Mazoudier didn’t ring a bell when he was announced as Jermall Charlo’s next opponent, don’t worry – Charlo was unfamiliar with him, too.
“I don't even know how he looks,” Charlo said on Australian television during a satellite interview on a Main Event on Kayo Sports program.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) and Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) will get to know each other much better when they square off for a 10-round super middleweight bout on July 26 in Sydney (July 25 in the U.S. on Prime Video Pay-Per-View) as the co-main event with Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) is a known commodity in the sport, even if the former junior middleweight and middleweight champion has been mostly inactive this decade by fighting just four times.
The 36-year-old Houstonian last fought in May of last year, stopping Thomas LaManna. And that followed a 19-month layoff. If Charlo stays active, he shouldn’t have any issues graduating to more significant and lucrative matchups than Mazoudier in a deep weight division.
Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) is a 30-year-old from Blacktown, New South Wales, who is unknown outside of the Australian boxing circuit. He's also a junior middleweight who’s been tasked to step up two weight classes nearly two years after getting stopped by prospect Nikita Tszyu, the younger brother of Tim.
Charlo is expecting a tough tussle despite being an overwhelming favorite to win the fight.
“We know that Australians are warriors,” Charlo said. “They bring a big fight and brutal matches, from all of the great Australian champions. I'm expecting an all-out war myself. So this should be one for my career.”
Despite respecting fighters from the land down under, Charlo is still confident he’ll get past Mazoudier without much issue.
“I doubt if he's going to be able to switch up his style and show me something I've never seen before,” Charlo said. “I don't study my opponents. I'll make the adjustments once I get in the ring.”
If the name Koen Mazoudier didn’t ring a bell when he was announced as Jermall Charlo’s next opponent, don’t worry – Charlo was unfamiliar with him, too.
“I don't even know how he looks,” Charlo said on Australian television during a satellite interview on a Main Event on Kayo Sports program.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) and Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) will get to know each other much better when they square off for a 10-round super middleweight bout on July 26 in Sydney (July 25 in the U.S. on Prime Video Pay-Per-View) as the co-main event with Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) is a known commodity in the sport, even if the former junior middleweight and middleweight champion has been mostly inactive this decade by fighting just four times.
The 36-year-old Houstonian last fought in May of last year, stopping Thomas LaManna. And that followed a 19-month layoff. If Charlo stays active, he shouldn’t have any issues graduating to more significant and lucrative matchups than Mazoudier in a deep weight division.
Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) is a 30-year-old from Blacktown, New South Wales, who is unknown outside of the Australian boxing circuit. He's also a junior middleweight who’s been tasked to step up two weight classes nearly two years after getting stopped by prospect Nikita Tszyu, the younger brother of Tim.
Charlo is expecting a tough tussle despite being an overwhelming favorite to win the fight.
“We know that Australians are warriors,” Charlo said. “They bring a big fight and brutal matches, from all of the great Australian champions. I'm expecting an all-out war myself. So this should be one for my career.”
Despite respecting fighters from the land down under, Charlo is still confident he’ll get past Mazoudier without much issue.
“I doubt if he's going to be able to switch up his style and show me something I've never seen before,” Charlo said. “I don't study my opponents. I'll make the adjustments once I get in the ring.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Jermall Charlo hopes to revive career at 168 on Tszyu-Spence card
There's no denying that Jermall Charlo has left plenty to be desired from his career.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) will be fighting for just the fifth time this decade when he travels to face Koen Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight fight on July 26 in Sydney, Australia (July 25 in the US on DAZN and Prime Video PPV) as the co-main event for Errol Spence versus Tim Tszyu.
Charlo, the former 154- and 160-pound champion, 36, plans on making the most of the last act of his career by becoming a crownholder at 168 pounds.
“I want to go for another world title in a third weight division," Charlo said during a recent media workout in Houston. "I feel a lot more comfortable at 168. It really doesn’t matter who they put in front of me. I feel like I’m gonna have my advantages in this division. I’m planning to make this quarter of my career the best one."
Charlo has some solid wins since turning pro in 2008 against Austin Trout, Julian Williams, Brandon Adams and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, but his dossier lacks a legacy-defining victory.
The unknown Mazoudier certainly won't help matters, but the matchup against the outmatched Australian is supposed to launch Charlo into a deep division.
Charlo's problems outside of the ring cost him a crack at Canelo Alvarez in 2023. Instead, his twin brother, Jermell, who was the undisputed 154-pound champion at the time, moved up two weight classes in a fruitless effort against Alvarez.
If Charlo is serious about his business, a series of big-money bouts may loom, including a matchup against Alvarez, who’s running out of qualified dance partners that can help drive a promotion.
Assuming he mauls Mazoudier, Charlo can move the needle with fights against Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, Armando Resendiz and Diego Pacheco.
A win or two against a strong caliber of contenders could earn Charlo a chance to compete against Alvarez or the titles he’s seeking, which are held by Osleys Iglesias (IBF), Jaime Munguia (WBA), Christian Mbilli (WBC) and Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO).
Charlo last fought in May 2025 following a 19-month layoff to beat Thomas LaManna, another outmatched foe, but he failed to leverage the warm-up bout into anything else. Charlo was supposed to face Resendiz in May, but he passed on the pitting and Munguia seized it instead to score the title he now holds.
Charlo realizes it’s now or never to reap any remaining rewards left from his undefeated career.
“My focus is just different now. I’ve eliminated distractions,” he said. “I feel fresh at this point in my career. I’m doing all of the things that I’m supposed to be doing.
“I’ve been training really hard and staying at peace. I can tell it’s working by the way my body’s flowing. Everything is just really clicking.
“I just want to give everyone some real fights. I want to get in there with warriors and do it for the fans. I pick my shots precisely and I have the power to hurt you at the end of the day. I’m here for the long run.”
There's no denying that Jermall Charlo has left plenty to be desired from his career.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) will be fighting for just the fifth time this decade when he travels to face Koen Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight fight on July 26 in Sydney, Australia (July 25 in the US on DAZN and Prime Video PPV) as the co-main event for Errol Spence versus Tim Tszyu.
Charlo, the former 154- and 160-pound champion, 36, plans on making the most of the last act of his career by becoming a crownholder at 168 pounds.
“I want to go for another world title in a third weight division," Charlo said during a recent media workout in Houston. "I feel a lot more comfortable at 168. It really doesn’t matter who they put in front of me. I feel like I’m gonna have my advantages in this division. I’m planning to make this quarter of my career the best one."
Charlo has some solid wins since turning pro in 2008 against Austin Trout, Julian Williams, Brandon Adams and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, but his dossier lacks a legacy-defining victory.
The unknown Mazoudier certainly won't help matters, but the matchup against the outmatched Australian is supposed to launch Charlo into a deep division.
Charlo's problems outside of the ring cost him a crack at Canelo Alvarez in 2023. Instead, his twin brother, Jermell, who was the undisputed 154-pound champion at the time, moved up two weight classes in a fruitless effort against Alvarez.
If Charlo is serious about his business, a series of big-money bouts may loom, including a matchup against Alvarez, who’s running out of qualified dance partners that can help drive a promotion.
Assuming he mauls Mazoudier, Charlo can move the needle with fights against Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, Armando Resendiz and Diego Pacheco.
A win or two against a strong caliber of contenders could earn Charlo a chance to compete against Alvarez or the titles he’s seeking, which are held by Osleys Iglesias (IBF), Jaime Munguia (WBA), Christian Mbilli (WBC) and Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO).
Charlo last fought in May 2025 following a 19-month layoff to beat Thomas LaManna, another outmatched foe, but he failed to leverage the warm-up bout into anything else. Charlo was supposed to face Resendiz in May, but he passed on the pitting and Munguia seized it instead to score the title he now holds.
Charlo realizes it’s now or never to reap any remaining rewards left from his undefeated career.
“My focus is just different now. I’ve eliminated distractions,” he said. “I feel fresh at this point in my career. I’m doing all of the things that I’m supposed to be doing.
“I’ve been training really hard and staying at peace. I can tell it’s working by the way my body’s flowing. Everything is just really clicking.
“I just want to give everyone some real fights. I want to get in there with warriors and do it for the fans. I pick my shots precisely and I have the power to hurt you at the end of the day. I’m here for the long run.”
Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Moving the needle with successful fights against Pacheco, sure, and Plant, maybe, but Resendiz and Berlanga, not so much. The bout with Mazoudier should help knock the rust off, but then, if he's serious about a title run, he needs to take on a more credible challenger, someone like Bank, Sadjo, Ihosvany Garcia, Nurmaganbet, or Melikuziev, just to name a few.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑08 Jul 2026, 09:20 Jermall Charlo hopes to revive career at 168 on Tszyu-Spence card
There's no denying that Jermall Charlo has left plenty to be desired from his career.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) will be fighting for just the fifth time this decade when he travels to face Koen Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight fight on July 26 in Sydney, Australia (July 25 in the US on DAZN and Prime Video PPV) as the co-main event for Errol Spence versus Tim Tszyu.
Charlo, the former 154- and 160-pound champion, 36, plans on making the most of the last act of his career by becoming a crownholder at 168 pounds.
“I want to go for another world title in a third weight division," Charlo said during a recent media workout in Houston. "I feel a lot more comfortable at 168. It really doesn’t matter who they put in front of me. I feel like I’m gonna have my advantages in this division. I’m planning to make this quarter of my career the best one."
Charlo has some solid wins since turning pro in 2008 against Austin Trout, Julian Williams, Brandon Adams and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, but his dossier lacks a legacy-defining victory.
The unknown Mazoudier certainly won't help matters, but the matchup against the outmatched Australian is supposed to launch Charlo into a deep division.
Charlo's problems outside of the ring cost him a crack at Canelo Alvarez in 2023. Instead, his twin brother, Jermell, who was the undisputed 154-pound champion at the time, moved up two weight classes in a fruitless effort against Alvarez.
If Charlo is serious about his business, a series of big-money bouts may loom, including a matchup against Alvarez, who’s running out of qualified dance partners that can help drive a promotion.
Assuming he mauls Mazoudier, Charlo can move the needle with fights against Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, Armando Resendiz and Diego Pacheco.
A win or two against a strong caliber of contenders could earn Charlo a chance to compete against Alvarez or the titles he’s seeking, which are held by Osleys Iglesias (IBF), Jaime Munguia (WBA), Christian Mbilli (WBC) and Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO).
Charlo last fought in May 2025 following a 19-month layoff to beat Thomas LaManna, another outmatched foe, but he failed to leverage the warm-up bout into anything else. Charlo was supposed to face Resendiz in May, but he passed on the pitting and Munguia seized it instead to score the title he now holds.
Charlo realizes it’s now or never to reap any remaining rewards left from his undefeated career.
“My focus is just different now. I’ve eliminated distractions,” he said. “I feel fresh at this point in my career. I’m doing all of the things that I’m supposed to be doing.
“I’ve been training really hard and staying at peace. I can tell it’s working by the way my body’s flowing. Everything is just really clicking.
“I just want to give everyone some real fights. I want to get in there with warriors and do it for the fans. I pick my shots precisely and I have the power to hurt you at the end of the day. I’m here for the long run.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Jermall Charlo hopes to revive career at 168 on Tszyu-Spence card
There's no denying that Jermall Charlo has left plenty to be desired from his career.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) will be fighting for just the fifth time this decade when he travels to face Koen Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight fight on July 26 in Sydney, Australia (July 25 in the US on DAZN and Prime Video PPV) as the co-main event for Errol Spence versus Tim Tszyu.
Charlo, the former 154- and 160-pound champion, 36, plans on making the most of the last act of his career by becoming a crownholder at 168 pounds.
“I want to go for another world title in a third weight division," Charlo said during a recent media workout in Houston. "I feel a lot more comfortable at 168. It really doesn’t matter who they put in front of me. I feel like I’m gonna have my advantages in this division. I’m planning to make this quarter of my career the best one."
Charlo has some solid wins since turning pro in 2008 against Austin Trout, Julian Williams, Brandon Adams and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, but his dossier lacks a legacy-defining victory.
The unknown Mazoudier certainly won't help matters, but the matchup against the outmatched Australian is supposed to launch Charlo into a deep division.
Charlo's problems outside of the ring cost him a crack at Canelo Alvarez in 2023. Instead, his twin brother, Jermell, who was the undisputed 154-pound champion at the time, moved up two weight classes in a fruitless effort against Alvarez.
If Charlo is serious about his business, a series of big-money bouts may loom, including a matchup against Alvarez, who’s running out of qualified dance partners that can help drive a promotion.
Assuming he mauls Mazoudier, Charlo can move the needle with fights against Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, Armando Resendiz and Diego Pacheco.
A win or two against a strong caliber of contenders could earn Charlo a chance to compete against Alvarez or the titles he’s seeking, which are held by Osleys Iglesias (IBF), Jaime Munguia (WBA), Christian Mbilli (WBC) and Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO).
Charlo last fought in May 2025 following a 19-month layoff to beat Thomas LaManna, another outmatched foe, but he failed to leverage the warm-up bout into anything else. Charlo was supposed to face Resendiz in May, but he passed on the pitting and Munguia seized it instead to score the title he now holds.
Charlo realizes it’s now or never to reap any remaining rewards left from his undefeated career.
“My focus is just different now. I’ve eliminated distractions,” he said. “I feel fresh at this point in my career. I’m doing all of the things that I’m supposed to be doing.
“I’ve been training really hard and staying at peace. I can tell it’s working by the way my body’s flowing. Everything is just really clicking.
“I just want to give everyone some real fights. I want to get in there with warriors and do it for the fans. I pick my shots precisely and I have the power to hurt you at the end of the day. I’m here for the long run.”
There's no denying that Jermall Charlo has left plenty to be desired from his career.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) will be fighting for just the fifth time this decade when he travels to face Koen Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight fight on July 26 in Sydney, Australia (July 25 in the US on DAZN and Prime Video PPV) as the co-main event for Errol Spence versus Tim Tszyu.
Charlo, the former 154- and 160-pound champion, 36, plans on making the most of the last act of his career by becoming a crownholder at 168 pounds.
“I want to go for another world title in a third weight division," Charlo said during a recent media workout in Houston. "I feel a lot more comfortable at 168. It really doesn’t matter who they put in front of me. I feel like I’m gonna have my advantages in this division. I’m planning to make this quarter of my career the best one."
Charlo has some solid wins since turning pro in 2008 against Austin Trout, Julian Williams, Brandon Adams and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, but his dossier lacks a legacy-defining victory.
The unknown Mazoudier certainly won't help matters, but the matchup against the outmatched Australian is supposed to launch Charlo into a deep division.
Charlo's problems outside of the ring cost him a crack at Canelo Alvarez in 2023. Instead, his twin brother, Jermell, who was the undisputed 154-pound champion at the time, moved up two weight classes in a fruitless effort against Alvarez.
If Charlo is serious about his business, a series of big-money bouts may loom, including a matchup against Alvarez, who’s running out of qualified dance partners that can help drive a promotion.
Assuming he mauls Mazoudier, Charlo can move the needle with fights against Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, Armando Resendiz and Diego Pacheco.
A win or two against a strong caliber of contenders could earn Charlo a chance to compete against Alvarez or the titles he’s seeking, which are held by Osleys Iglesias (IBF), Jaime Munguia (WBA), Christian Mbilli (WBC) and Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO).
Charlo last fought in May 2025 following a 19-month layoff to beat Thomas LaManna, another outmatched foe, but he failed to leverage the warm-up bout into anything else. Charlo was supposed to face Resendiz in May, but he passed on the pitting and Munguia seized it instead to score the title he now holds.
Charlo realizes it’s now or never to reap any remaining rewards left from his undefeated career.
“My focus is just different now. I’ve eliminated distractions,” he said. “I feel fresh at this point in my career. I’m doing all of the things that I’m supposed to be doing.
“I’ve been training really hard and staying at peace. I can tell it’s working by the way my body’s flowing. Everything is just really clicking.
“I just want to give everyone some real fights. I want to get in there with warriors and do it for the fans. I pick my shots precisely and I have the power to hurt you at the end of the day. I’m here for the long run.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
‘Spence has to expect the best version’: Tim Tszyu says he’s primed for Errol Spence fight
Tim Tszyu says everything’s aligning for him as he heads into big fight with Errol Spence later this month.
Here’s some of what he had to say below.
Tszyu on his expectations for this fight with Spence
“I feel like I’m sort of like rejuvinated to a certain extent. I feel like I’m a bit refreshed. I feel better than ever, I’ll be honest with you, physically, mentally. Spence has to expect the best version.
“I feel like I found myself. I know my body know, I know what I’m made of. I know what it takes to get in peak position…I think over the years you learn what you’re good at, what you’re bad at, learn from your flaws and this is the best of Tim Tszyu right now, sitting here.”
On Spence taking this as his first fight back in several years
“I don’t think he’s got too many big fights ahead of him, so I think he’s trying to make the most of every opportunity now, he’s just trying to go for the big names.”
On where he sees himself in his career
“I’m very motivated and the fact that he’s underestimating me, I feel like. He thinks like ‘oh, this guy’s going to be a walk in the park. I’m going to smash him, he’s never fought anybody my level’. That’s fair enough, that’s what he’s thinking. But when I get in the ring there I want to shock him. I want to make him think ‘this isn’t a small Danny Garcia I’m up against, this is a pure 154 pounder that can hit, that can put on a pace.‘ I want him to feel that.”
On the biggest challenge Spence presents
“I think with Spence, what he’s good at is he’s got that dog in him and he’s able to throw a lot of punches, puts on a good work rate. But in terms of work rate, I’ve been in the ring with Sebastian Fundora so I sort of understand what that means and what kind of fight that brings, but it’s a bit easier to hit than someone who’s 6’7”.
“I think he’s got a certain arrogance about him, and that could be because he made a shit ton of money and doesn’t need to be doing this and thinks down on myself, but that’s alright. I just want to hurt him. It’s quite simple.”
Tim Tszyu says everything’s aligning for him as he heads into big fight with Errol Spence later this month.
Here’s some of what he had to say below.
Tszyu on his expectations for this fight with Spence
“I feel like I’m sort of like rejuvinated to a certain extent. I feel like I’m a bit refreshed. I feel better than ever, I’ll be honest with you, physically, mentally. Spence has to expect the best version.
“I feel like I found myself. I know my body know, I know what I’m made of. I know what it takes to get in peak position…I think over the years you learn what you’re good at, what you’re bad at, learn from your flaws and this is the best of Tim Tszyu right now, sitting here.”
On Spence taking this as his first fight back in several years
“I don’t think he’s got too many big fights ahead of him, so I think he’s trying to make the most of every opportunity now, he’s just trying to go for the big names.”
On where he sees himself in his career
“I’m very motivated and the fact that he’s underestimating me, I feel like. He thinks like ‘oh, this guy’s going to be a walk in the park. I’m going to smash him, he’s never fought anybody my level’. That’s fair enough, that’s what he’s thinking. But when I get in the ring there I want to shock him. I want to make him think ‘this isn’t a small Danny Garcia I’m up against, this is a pure 154 pounder that can hit, that can put on a pace.‘ I want him to feel that.”
On the biggest challenge Spence presents
“I think with Spence, what he’s good at is he’s got that dog in him and he’s able to throw a lot of punches, puts on a good work rate. But in terms of work rate, I’ve been in the ring with Sebastian Fundora so I sort of understand what that means and what kind of fight that brings, but it’s a bit easier to hit than someone who’s 6’7”.
“I think he’s got a certain arrogance about him, and that could be because he made a shit ton of money and doesn’t need to be doing this and thinks down on myself, but that’s alright. I just want to hurt him. It’s quite simple.”
Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
By the time he faces Tim Tszyu, Errol Spence Jr. will have fought only twice in 5½ years (winning one fight) and hasn’t boxed at all in the last three.
At 36, that level of inactivity is already a major concern, and his body may have aged poorly after two near–career-ending setbacks: the car crash and surgery for a detached retina.
His long layoff also suggests psychological damage from the one-sided beating he took against Terence Crawford, where he was knocked down three times and lost every round before the stoppage.
Spence himself has previously admitted he struggles with discipline and motivation, raising the possibility that he cuts corners when he isn’t facing elite opposition.
Even his lacklustre wins over Shawn Porter and Mikey Garcia — now seven years old — were widely criticised, which supports the argument that he may have peaked early and was already declining when he was 28 years of age, back in 2018.
A fighter in his mid thirties who is past his prime, inactive, coming off a brutal loss, battling weight issues (due to Spence’s team initially demand the bout take place at 160lbs, before the 158lbs catchweight was agreed upon), lacking motivation, and recovering from two serious injuries is unlikely to perform anywhere near his best.
Four years ago, Tszyu–Spence would’ve looked like a mismatch in Spence’s favour. Today, the younger, far more active Tszyu is the slight favourite in my eyes. But I’m not confident in my prediction, because nobody knows how much Errol has faded.
If Spence has anything left, he has the power to win by KO — but expecting him to return as the fighter he was eight years ago is impossible.
Tim Tszyu has also fought fourteen times in the last 5½ years, while Spence has only fought twice in that same timeframe.
That’s why I believe Spence may lose by decision or late stoppage against Tszyu (if has indeed become a shell of his former self) — though I’d be more than happy to be proven wrong, because it always saddens me to see once great past-their-prime fighters lose against vastly inferior opposition.
At 36, that level of inactivity is already a major concern, and his body may have aged poorly after two near–career-ending setbacks: the car crash and surgery for a detached retina.
His long layoff also suggests psychological damage from the one-sided beating he took against Terence Crawford, where he was knocked down three times and lost every round before the stoppage.
Spence himself has previously admitted he struggles with discipline and motivation, raising the possibility that he cuts corners when he isn’t facing elite opposition.
Even his lacklustre wins over Shawn Porter and Mikey Garcia — now seven years old — were widely criticised, which supports the argument that he may have peaked early and was already declining when he was 28 years of age, back in 2018.
A fighter in his mid thirties who is past his prime, inactive, coming off a brutal loss, battling weight issues (due to Spence’s team initially demand the bout take place at 160lbs, before the 158lbs catchweight was agreed upon), lacking motivation, and recovering from two serious injuries is unlikely to perform anywhere near his best.
Four years ago, Tszyu–Spence would’ve looked like a mismatch in Spence’s favour. Today, the younger, far more active Tszyu is the slight favourite in my eyes. But I’m not confident in my prediction, because nobody knows how much Errol has faded.
If Spence has anything left, he has the power to win by KO — but expecting him to return as the fighter he was eight years ago is impossible.
Tim Tszyu has also fought fourteen times in the last 5½ years, while Spence has only fought twice in that same timeframe.
That’s why I believe Spence may lose by decision or late stoppage against Tszyu (if has indeed become a shell of his former self) — though I’d be more than happy to be proven wrong, because it always saddens me to see once great past-their-prime fighters lose against vastly inferior opposition.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Weight change.
158 to 160
Looks like Spence is struggling
158 to 160
Looks like Spence is struggling
Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
He's had 6 months to prepare. This is the second weight change. 154 to 158 now 160.