Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
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Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu will now take place at 160lbs as Spence has made a request for the 158lbs catchweight to be increased, Tszyu's coach Jeff Fenech has revealed 
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Revealed: US star misses flight as Tszyu fires ‘motherf***er’ warning over rival’s shock weight move
American superstar Jermall Charlo has missed a flight to Australia with Errol Spence Jnr and trainer Ronnie Shields as part of a dramatic 24 hours that has also seen Tim Tszyu deliver a strong warning on a crazily late weight change.
Speaking with Fox Sports Australia on Wednesday evening, Tszyu suggested Spence’s “arrogance” was behind a demand to have their impending July 26 headliner switched up to a middleweight bout.
Tszyu v Spence Jr. | Sunday July 26 from 11am AEST | Tim Tszyu takes on the biggest name in his career so far - future hall-of-famer Errol Spence Jr, in a can’t miss event for boxing fans around the world. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
As part of a whirlwind day for both Team Tszyu and promoters No Limit, it was revealed Spence’s crew have requested – and been granted – an increase of two pounds on the initially agreed catchweight, 158 pounds.
Asked why Spence would make such a late request, Tszyu said the former welterweight king was now trying to “convince himself he has a competitive edge” after leaving his trip Down Under later than initially planned.
“But I can tell you now,” Tszyu fired, “Errol Spence shouldn’t be underestimating me.
“Because if he does, that first time Errol gets hit he’ll was be saying ‘f***, I’m in a fight’.
“I’m not a 140 pound Danny Garcia. No, no, no.
“This is now a 160 pound Tim Tszyu, mother***er …”
While initially expected to arrive in Australia as early as Monday, Team Spence will now touch down in Sydney at 6.30am Thursday morning – albeit without the stablemate who is slated to fight Koen Mazoudier in the co-main.
In fact, and less than a fortnight out from a card being billed as Australia’s biggest ever, Charlo is yet to receive his visa to travel and take part in the July 26 Sydney extravaganza.
It comes as Spence was also initially denied entry onto a flight out of Los Angeles due to a clerical error, with the former welterweight king understood to have inadvertently used a number from his old passport.
However, promoters No Limit confirmed on Wednesday evening that both Spence and his new trainer Ronnie Shields had taken flight, however Charlo had not yet been granted permission to fly.
Over the past five years, the famed boxing twin of Jermell Charlo has been involved in a series of negative headlines which, in 2024, included being arrested at gunpoint in Texas after crashing his Lamborghini into another car and then fleeing the scene.
His placement on the card remains unknown.
Elsewhere, Tszyu has also explained his decision to sign off on a late request to have the main event increased to 160 pounds (72.6kg).
“Well, I took Sebastian Fundora on roughly a week’s notice,” the former world champion laughed, referencing the 2024 bloodbath loss that still saw his profile grow massively Stateside.
“So you think I’m worried about a couple of pounds? No, I go for it
“It doesn’t worry me, man.”
And as for why he thinks Spence made the request?
“I think he’s starting to realise the disadvantage that is travelling all the way down here for a fight,” he continued. “And so as a result, he’s now trying to convince himself he has a competitive edge.
“He’s trying to make himself feel better.”
Speaking with Fox Sports Australia on Wednesday morning, Tszyu’s coach Jeff Fenech revealed the hyped July 26 showdown will now take place at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds.
Given Spence has not fought in three years, there are suggestions the former welterweight king has grown increasingly concerned about getting down to the initially agreed catchweight limit of 158 pounds – especially given he hasn’t yet arrived in Australia.
The new weight will also be four pounds, or almost two kilos, heavier than what was initially discussed between the camps during preliminary talks late last year.
Asked if he was surprised Team Spence had left it until Thursday to arrive into Sydney for such a big fight, Tszyu continued: “Absolutely I’m surprised.
“But this really is all about the arrogance of the guy. He thinks this fight is going to be a walk in the park.
“That’s why he also didn’t attend a recent [Main Event] press conference, the guy is in cruise control thinking this is going to be an easy fight.
“But whatever he does, I don’t care. If he disadvantages himself, I don’t care. As long as he turns up on the night.”
While Spence has previously travelled successfully to fight, and famously beat Kell Brook in the UK, Tszyu stressed this was going to be a far different challenge, especially given the former champ has also had three years out of the sport.
Tszyu also revealed how he once underestimated a fighter, just like Spence was doing to him now.
“Yeah, Wade Ryan,” he revealed.
“That’s the last time I ever went into a fight thinking it was going to be a walk in the park. Thinking that I was unstoppable, unbeatable, that I was going in there for a f***ing demolition …”
Of course, it what was only Tszyu’s seventh fight way back in 2017, the then rising star had to recover after being dropped to eventually win the type of war that saw him take one card only 95-94.
“Wade gave me one of the hardest fights of my life,” Tszyu recounted. “I underestimated him and dropped me. Took me into a fight that was life and death.
“And that’s why for Spence, I know this fight is going to be a real big challenge for him.”
American superstar Jermall Charlo has missed a flight to Australia with Errol Spence Jnr and trainer Ronnie Shields as part of a dramatic 24 hours that has also seen Tim Tszyu deliver a strong warning on a crazily late weight change.
Speaking with Fox Sports Australia on Wednesday evening, Tszyu suggested Spence’s “arrogance” was behind a demand to have their impending July 26 headliner switched up to a middleweight bout.
Tszyu v Spence Jr. | Sunday July 26 from 11am AEST | Tim Tszyu takes on the biggest name in his career so far - future hall-of-famer Errol Spence Jr, in a can’t miss event for boxing fans around the world. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
As part of a whirlwind day for both Team Tszyu and promoters No Limit, it was revealed Spence’s crew have requested – and been granted – an increase of two pounds on the initially agreed catchweight, 158 pounds.
Asked why Spence would make such a late request, Tszyu said the former welterweight king was now trying to “convince himself he has a competitive edge” after leaving his trip Down Under later than initially planned.
“But I can tell you now,” Tszyu fired, “Errol Spence shouldn’t be underestimating me.
“Because if he does, that first time Errol gets hit he’ll was be saying ‘f***, I’m in a fight’.
“I’m not a 140 pound Danny Garcia. No, no, no.
“This is now a 160 pound Tim Tszyu, mother***er …”
While initially expected to arrive in Australia as early as Monday, Team Spence will now touch down in Sydney at 6.30am Thursday morning – albeit without the stablemate who is slated to fight Koen Mazoudier in the co-main.
In fact, and less than a fortnight out from a card being billed as Australia’s biggest ever, Charlo is yet to receive his visa to travel and take part in the July 26 Sydney extravaganza.
It comes as Spence was also initially denied entry onto a flight out of Los Angeles due to a clerical error, with the former welterweight king understood to have inadvertently used a number from his old passport.
However, promoters No Limit confirmed on Wednesday evening that both Spence and his new trainer Ronnie Shields had taken flight, however Charlo had not yet been granted permission to fly.
Over the past five years, the famed boxing twin of Jermell Charlo has been involved in a series of negative headlines which, in 2024, included being arrested at gunpoint in Texas after crashing his Lamborghini into another car and then fleeing the scene.
His placement on the card remains unknown.
Elsewhere, Tszyu has also explained his decision to sign off on a late request to have the main event increased to 160 pounds (72.6kg).
“Well, I took Sebastian Fundora on roughly a week’s notice,” the former world champion laughed, referencing the 2024 bloodbath loss that still saw his profile grow massively Stateside.
“So you think I’m worried about a couple of pounds? No, I go for it
“It doesn’t worry me, man.”
And as for why he thinks Spence made the request?
“I think he’s starting to realise the disadvantage that is travelling all the way down here for a fight,” he continued. “And so as a result, he’s now trying to convince himself he has a competitive edge.
“He’s trying to make himself feel better.”
Speaking with Fox Sports Australia on Wednesday morning, Tszyu’s coach Jeff Fenech revealed the hyped July 26 showdown will now take place at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds.
Given Spence has not fought in three years, there are suggestions the former welterweight king has grown increasingly concerned about getting down to the initially agreed catchweight limit of 158 pounds – especially given he hasn’t yet arrived in Australia.
The new weight will also be four pounds, or almost two kilos, heavier than what was initially discussed between the camps during preliminary talks late last year.
Asked if he was surprised Team Spence had left it until Thursday to arrive into Sydney for such a big fight, Tszyu continued: “Absolutely I’m surprised.
“But this really is all about the arrogance of the guy. He thinks this fight is going to be a walk in the park.
“That’s why he also didn’t attend a recent [Main Event] press conference, the guy is in cruise control thinking this is going to be an easy fight.
“But whatever he does, I don’t care. If he disadvantages himself, I don’t care. As long as he turns up on the night.”
While Spence has previously travelled successfully to fight, and famously beat Kell Brook in the UK, Tszyu stressed this was going to be a far different challenge, especially given the former champ has also had three years out of the sport.
Tszyu also revealed how he once underestimated a fighter, just like Spence was doing to him now.
“Yeah, Wade Ryan,” he revealed.
“That’s the last time I ever went into a fight thinking it was going to be a walk in the park. Thinking that I was unstoppable, unbeatable, that I was going in there for a f***ing demolition …”
Of course, it what was only Tszyu’s seventh fight way back in 2017, the then rising star had to recover after being dropped to eventually win the type of war that saw him take one card only 95-94.
“Wade gave me one of the hardest fights of my life,” Tszyu recounted. “I underestimated him and dropped me. Took me into a fight that was life and death.
“And that’s why for Spence, I know this fight is going to be a real big challenge for him.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Errol Spence granted last-minute rule change request just days before Tim Tszyu comeback fight
Errol Spence Jr has managed to add 2lbs to the catchweight for his fight with Tim Tszyu at just one weeks notice.
Spence will return for the first time in three years against Aussie home favourite Tszyu down under in Sydney on July 26.
The American has now finally left to make the long journey to foreign soil, where he is hoping to make a big statement in his long-awaited latest bow.
However, there has already been some late drama surrounding the clash, with tensions rising between the two fighters and their camps.
And now things have become even more tense, with Spence making a request just 11 days out to change the catchweight from 158lbs to 160lbs.
It is clear the American is heavier than expected and is hoping to still make weight and ensure the fight will take place.
Surprisingly, the request has been approved at short notice and the former welterweight champion will have a bigger buffer to tip the scales.
A spokesperson from No Limit Boxing confirmed to FOX that the change has been made official, after a last-minute emergency meeting was called.
Tszyu had originally wanted the bout at the super-welterweight limit of 154lbs when negotiating the event.
But now it is unclear if the change could benefit Spence, with both set to weigh in at a career heaviest on the night.
Tszyu responds to late weight change
It was last minute drama for Tszyu, who has been criticial of Spence's approach to the fight build-up.
And he believes that his rival is trying to gain back other advantages, with the partisan crowd likely to roar the local native on.
He told Fox Sports Australia: "Well, I took Sebastian Fundora on roughly a week’s notice.
“So you think I’m worried about a couple of pounds? No, I go for it
“It doesn’t worry me, man. I think he’s starting to realise the disadvantage that is travelling all the way down here for a fight.
"And so as a result, he’s now trying to convince himself he has a competitive edge.
“He’s trying to make himself feel better.”
Spence will be hoping it will fall in his favour, and he can secure victory in his first appearance since a brutal defeat to Terence Crawford in 2023.
But he will face a resurgent Tszyu who has had two fights back in the winning column after losing in his bloody affair with Sebastian Fundora last year.
Errol Spence Jr has managed to add 2lbs to the catchweight for his fight with Tim Tszyu at just one weeks notice.
Spence will return for the first time in three years against Aussie home favourite Tszyu down under in Sydney on July 26.
The American has now finally left to make the long journey to foreign soil, where he is hoping to make a big statement in his long-awaited latest bow.
However, there has already been some late drama surrounding the clash, with tensions rising between the two fighters and their camps.
And now things have become even more tense, with Spence making a request just 11 days out to change the catchweight from 158lbs to 160lbs.
It is clear the American is heavier than expected and is hoping to still make weight and ensure the fight will take place.
Surprisingly, the request has been approved at short notice and the former welterweight champion will have a bigger buffer to tip the scales.
A spokesperson from No Limit Boxing confirmed to FOX that the change has been made official, after a last-minute emergency meeting was called.
Tszyu had originally wanted the bout at the super-welterweight limit of 154lbs when negotiating the event.
But now it is unclear if the change could benefit Spence, with both set to weigh in at a career heaviest on the night.
Tszyu responds to late weight change
It was last minute drama for Tszyu, who has been criticial of Spence's approach to the fight build-up.
And he believes that his rival is trying to gain back other advantages, with the partisan crowd likely to roar the local native on.
He told Fox Sports Australia: "Well, I took Sebastian Fundora on roughly a week’s notice.
“So you think I’m worried about a couple of pounds? No, I go for it
“It doesn’t worry me, man. I think he’s starting to realise the disadvantage that is travelling all the way down here for a fight.
"And so as a result, he’s now trying to convince himself he has a competitive edge.
“He’s trying to make himself feel better.”
Spence will be hoping it will fall in his favour, and he can secure victory in his first appearance since a brutal defeat to Terence Crawford in 2023.
But he will face a resurgent Tszyu who has had two fights back in the winning column after losing in his bloody affair with Sebastian Fundora last year.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Errol Spence demands new weight limit for Tim Tszyu showdown
With July 26 drawing ever closer, the date on which Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jnr are due to fight in Australia, there is a sense of last-minute chaos in the air.
According to Jeff Fenech, Tszyu’s trainer, the come backing Spence – out of the ring since a brutal welterweight loss to Terence Crawford three years ago – requested the weight limit for their bout to be 160lbs. A catchweight of 158lbs had previously been agreed after 156 was initially on the table at the start of negotiations.
Before that, the 27-3 (18 KOs) Tszyu is understood to have wanted the bout to be set at 154lbs, the limit of the junior middleweight class in which the Australian has spent much of his career.
In the end, however, both parties agreed to 158 in the interest of getting the Afterplay Arena fight over the line.
“They’re wanting to go up two pounds, want the fight at 160,” Fenech told Fox Sports Australia on Wednesday.
“But OK, Tim Tszyu is a big kid. I remember his father Kostya used to put up to 20 pounds back on after weighing in. And his son is the same.”
Tszyu, who was left waiting when Spence failed to show up for a digital face-off last month, is for now taking it all in his stride.
"Well, I took Sebastian Fundora on roughly a week’s notice,” he said, referencing his split-decision loss to Fundora in 2024. “So, you think I’m worried about a couple of pounds? No, I go for it.
“It doesn’t worry me, man. I think he’s starting to realise the disadvantage that is travelling all the way down here for a fight.
"And so, as a result, he’s now trying to convince himself he has a competitive edge.
“He’s trying to make himself feel better."
Spence and his team are expected to arrive in Australia Thursday.
With July 26 drawing ever closer, the date on which Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jnr are due to fight in Australia, there is a sense of last-minute chaos in the air.
According to Jeff Fenech, Tszyu’s trainer, the come backing Spence – out of the ring since a brutal welterweight loss to Terence Crawford three years ago – requested the weight limit for their bout to be 160lbs. A catchweight of 158lbs had previously been agreed after 156 was initially on the table at the start of negotiations.
Before that, the 27-3 (18 KOs) Tszyu is understood to have wanted the bout to be set at 154lbs, the limit of the junior middleweight class in which the Australian has spent much of his career.
In the end, however, both parties agreed to 158 in the interest of getting the Afterplay Arena fight over the line.
“They’re wanting to go up two pounds, want the fight at 160,” Fenech told Fox Sports Australia on Wednesday.
“But OK, Tim Tszyu is a big kid. I remember his father Kostya used to put up to 20 pounds back on after weighing in. And his son is the same.”
Tszyu, who was left waiting when Spence failed to show up for a digital face-off last month, is for now taking it all in his stride.
"Well, I took Sebastian Fundora on roughly a week’s notice,” he said, referencing his split-decision loss to Fundora in 2024. “So, you think I’m worried about a couple of pounds? No, I go for it.
“It doesn’t worry me, man. I think he’s starting to realise the disadvantage that is travelling all the way down here for a fight.
"And so, as a result, he’s now trying to convince himself he has a competitive edge.
“He’s trying to make himself feel better."
Spence and his team are expected to arrive in Australia Thursday.
Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
I'm starting to lean towards Tsyzu in this one.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Jermall Charlo has revealed he is out of his return against Koen Mazoudier next week due to visa issues entering Australia.He was scheduled for the undercard of Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Jermall Charlo denied travel visa, removed from Australia card
Instead of the fresh start Jermall Charlo was sorely in need of, his past has again slammed the brakes on that effort.
Australia’s No Limit Boxing confirmed to Boxing Scene Friday that the unbeaten former two-division champion has been denied a travel visa by the Australian government, and he will not meet Koen Mazoudier, as scheduled next weekend in Sydney.
Former three-belt welterweight champion Errol Spence Jnr headlines the Premier Boxing Champions card on Prime Video and DAZN against former 154lbs champion Tim Tszyu of Australia.
Houston’s Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), hasn’t fought since defeating Thomas LaManna by sixth-round TKO in May 2025. The twin brother of former undisputed junior-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo hasn’t fought an opponent of high regard since Sergiy Derevyanchenko in 2020, dealing with mental-health issues that included a 2024 driving while intoxicated arrest.
That case reportedly triggered the visa review that halted his foreign travel ability.
No Limit Boxing announced it is seeking a replacement opponent for Mazoudier 15-4-1 (6KOs) as the July 26 card (July 25 in the U.S.) also includes two-division champion Stephen Fulton versus Liam Wilson.
Instead of the fresh start Jermall Charlo was sorely in need of, his past has again slammed the brakes on that effort.
Australia’s No Limit Boxing confirmed to Boxing Scene Friday that the unbeaten former two-division champion has been denied a travel visa by the Australian government, and he will not meet Koen Mazoudier, as scheduled next weekend in Sydney.
Former three-belt welterweight champion Errol Spence Jnr headlines the Premier Boxing Champions card on Prime Video and DAZN against former 154lbs champion Tim Tszyu of Australia.
Houston’s Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs), hasn’t fought since defeating Thomas LaManna by sixth-round TKO in May 2025. The twin brother of former undisputed junior-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo hasn’t fought an opponent of high regard since Sergiy Derevyanchenko in 2020, dealing with mental-health issues that included a 2024 driving while intoxicated arrest.
That case reportedly triggered the visa review that halted his foreign travel ability.
No Limit Boxing announced it is seeking a replacement opponent for Mazoudier 15-4-1 (6KOs) as the July 26 card (July 25 in the U.S.) also includes two-division champion Stephen Fulton versus Liam Wilson.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Tszyu Agreed To Weight Change So Spence Can’t Use ‘Excuses’
Tim Tszyu thought it was “very strange” when one of Errol Spence Jr.’s representatives reached out to his handlers last weekend about changing the weight limit for their middleweight match July 26.
Still, Tszyu didn’t think twice about agreeing to face Spence at 160 pounds, two above their contracted catch weight of 158.
“I just wanted him here,” Tszyu told The Ring. “I wanted the fight to happen. I’m not a diva. It’s whatever, man, whatever. I’m an easy guy.”
The former WBO junior middleweight champion didn’t expect Spence to withdraw from his first fight in almost three years if Tszyu declined his request. Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) just didn’t want to afford Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) any rationalizations for losing their 12-round fight at Afterpay Arena in Tszyu’s hometown of Sydney, Australia.
“I just don’t want any excuses,” Tszyu said. “I want him here, refreshed, rejuvenated, make sure he’s not struggling with weight, make sure everything’s on point, because I wanna beat up the best Errol Spence.”
Spence, 36, hasn’t fought since Terence Crawford demolished him in their long-anticipated welterweight title unification fight in July 2023. Crawford dropped Spence three times and stopped the southpaw from DeSoto, Texas, in the ninth round of a stunningly one-sided, anticlimactic clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
A reflective Spence suggested during the buildup for his fight against Tszyu that he knew he would lose to Crawford based on how his training camp went. Tszyu wonders how this training camp unfolded as well because Spence, the fighter who moved up two divisions, requested a higher weight limit so close to their fight.
“I was notified on Saturday, whether or not I would accept the change,” Tszyu said. “And apparently it was because of he was supposed to come [to Australia] a bit earlier, but now he needs a little bit of extra time, because he’s flying in a bit later, to adapt to the change. So, I don’t know. Whatever they say, whatever, man. For me, it was like, ‘All right, whatever.’”
Despite Spence's long layoff, the former IBF, WBA and WBC welterweight champ has been installed by most sportsbooks as a slight favorite to defeat Tszyu.
Though much more active, the 31-year-old Tszyu has suffered damaging technical-knockout losses to former IBF junior middleweight champ Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-1, 17 KOs) and WBC champ Sebastian Fundora (24-1-1, 16 KOs) in two of his past five fights.
Tszyu has recorded back-to-back 10-round, unanimous points victories over Anthony Velazquez (18-1-1, 15 KOs) and Denis Nurja (20-1, 9 KOs) since he declined to answer the bell for the eighth round of his rematch with Fundora last July 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
DAZN will offer the card headlined by Spence-Tszyu to subscribers to its Ultimate plan for no additional charge. It costs $49.99 per month in the United States and £24.99 in the United Kingdom.
The show can be purchased on pay-per-view through DAZN and Amazon’s Prime Video for $79.99 and £24.99 as well.
Tim Tszyu thought it was “very strange” when one of Errol Spence Jr.’s representatives reached out to his handlers last weekend about changing the weight limit for their middleweight match July 26.
Still, Tszyu didn’t think twice about agreeing to face Spence at 160 pounds, two above their contracted catch weight of 158.
“I just wanted him here,” Tszyu told The Ring. “I wanted the fight to happen. I’m not a diva. It’s whatever, man, whatever. I’m an easy guy.”
The former WBO junior middleweight champion didn’t expect Spence to withdraw from his first fight in almost three years if Tszyu declined his request. Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) just didn’t want to afford Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) any rationalizations for losing their 12-round fight at Afterpay Arena in Tszyu’s hometown of Sydney, Australia.
“I just don’t want any excuses,” Tszyu said. “I want him here, refreshed, rejuvenated, make sure he’s not struggling with weight, make sure everything’s on point, because I wanna beat up the best Errol Spence.”
Spence, 36, hasn’t fought since Terence Crawford demolished him in their long-anticipated welterweight title unification fight in July 2023. Crawford dropped Spence three times and stopped the southpaw from DeSoto, Texas, in the ninth round of a stunningly one-sided, anticlimactic clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
A reflective Spence suggested during the buildup for his fight against Tszyu that he knew he would lose to Crawford based on how his training camp went. Tszyu wonders how this training camp unfolded as well because Spence, the fighter who moved up two divisions, requested a higher weight limit so close to their fight.
“I was notified on Saturday, whether or not I would accept the change,” Tszyu said. “And apparently it was because of he was supposed to come [to Australia] a bit earlier, but now he needs a little bit of extra time, because he’s flying in a bit later, to adapt to the change. So, I don’t know. Whatever they say, whatever, man. For me, it was like, ‘All right, whatever.’”
Despite Spence's long layoff, the former IBF, WBA and WBC welterweight champ has been installed by most sportsbooks as a slight favorite to defeat Tszyu.
Though much more active, the 31-year-old Tszyu has suffered damaging technical-knockout losses to former IBF junior middleweight champ Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-1, 17 KOs) and WBC champ Sebastian Fundora (24-1-1, 16 KOs) in two of his past five fights.
Tszyu has recorded back-to-back 10-round, unanimous points victories over Anthony Velazquez (18-1-1, 15 KOs) and Denis Nurja (20-1, 9 KOs) since he declined to answer the bell for the eighth round of his rematch with Fundora last July 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
DAZN will offer the card headlined by Spence-Tszyu to subscribers to its Ultimate plan for no additional charge. It costs $49.99 per month in the United States and £24.99 in the United Kingdom.
The show can be purchased on pay-per-view through DAZN and Amazon’s Prime Video for $79.99 and £24.99 as well.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Jermall Charlo falls off Spence-Tszyu card after visa denied
Jermall Charlo announced on Friday that his fight against Koen Mazoudier on July 26 in Sydney, Australia, has been cancelled.
Charlo, a former two-division champion from Houston, Texas, was trying to secure a visa to enter the country throughout the week but was ultimately denied.
Charlo-Mazoudier was supposed to take place on the undercard of the middleweight matchup between Errol Spence and Tim Tszyu at Afterpay Arena.
"Unfortunately, I will not be able to fight next Saturday," Charlo wrote on social media. "I've been training nonstop for the last three months and was ready to make a statement. I want to apologize to all my fans and let them know I will keep training and be back on a PBC event very soon."
Charlo also shared a thumbs down emoji toward the Australian government and said "out of my control."
On Thursday, Charlo shared footage of himself stepping on the scales weighing in at 172.3 pounds ahead of what was supposed to be a super middleweight scrap.
"In shape, on weight, and ready," he said.
Unfortunately for him, Australia wasn't ready to host him on a business trip, which was likely due to the series of legal issues Charlo has encountered in recent years.
The development is just the latest setback for the 36-year-old.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) has fought just four times this decade and last graced the ring in May 2025 to score a sixth-round stoppage against Thomas LaManna. He was supposed to fight two months ago against then-WBA champion Armando Resendiz, but he pulled out and opened the door for Jaime Munguia to step in and seize the title.
Charlo was expected to maul through the outmatched, career-long 154-pounder in Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) – an opponent he was admittedly unfamiliar with – to build some momentum and make a run in a deep division.
Jermall Charlo announced on Friday that his fight against Koen Mazoudier on July 26 in Sydney, Australia, has been cancelled.
Charlo, a former two-division champion from Houston, Texas, was trying to secure a visa to enter the country throughout the week but was ultimately denied.
Charlo-Mazoudier was supposed to take place on the undercard of the middleweight matchup between Errol Spence and Tim Tszyu at Afterpay Arena.
"Unfortunately, I will not be able to fight next Saturday," Charlo wrote on social media. "I've been training nonstop for the last three months and was ready to make a statement. I want to apologize to all my fans and let them know I will keep training and be back on a PBC event very soon."
Charlo also shared a thumbs down emoji toward the Australian government and said "out of my control."
On Thursday, Charlo shared footage of himself stepping on the scales weighing in at 172.3 pounds ahead of what was supposed to be a super middleweight scrap.
"In shape, on weight, and ready," he said.
Unfortunately for him, Australia wasn't ready to host him on a business trip, which was likely due to the series of legal issues Charlo has encountered in recent years.
The development is just the latest setback for the 36-year-old.
Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) has fought just four times this decade and last graced the ring in May 2025 to score a sixth-round stoppage against Thomas LaManna. He was supposed to fight two months ago against then-WBA champion Armando Resendiz, but he pulled out and opened the door for Jaime Munguia to step in and seize the title.
Charlo was expected to maul through the outmatched, career-long 154-pounder in Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) – an opponent he was admittedly unfamiliar with – to build some momentum and make a run in a deep division.