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.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Stephen Fulton-Liam Wilson now co-main event and WBA Eliminator on Tszyu-Spence card
This Saturday’s bout between two-division champion Stephen Fulton Jr. and two-time world title challenger Liam Wilson has been officially elevated to co-main event and is now a WBA world title eliminator, with the winner earning the right to challenge WBA World junior-lightweight champion, Anthony Cacace.
Fulton Jnr, 23-2 (8 KOs), of Philadelphia and Australia's Wilson, 18-3 (10 KOs), will now meet over 12 rounds in the fight preceding the Errol Spence Jnr.-Tim Tszyu main event, live on DAZN PPV and PPV.com (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) from Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, July 25.
Presented by No Limit Boxing, The Rose Brothers, Man Down Promotions and TGB Promotions, the Fulton Jnr-Wilson fight was designated the night’s co-main event after Jermall Charlo’s scheduled bout against Koen Mazoudier was removed from the card due to issues obtaining his visa.
Fulton Jnr gave up his WBC featherweight championship shortly after moving up in weight to lose a 12-round unanimous decision to WBC junior-lightweight champ O'Shaquie Foster in December 2025. Fulton was originally supposed to be challenging for Foster’s junior lightweight belt but weighed in two pounds over the limit. The WBC then agreed to instead sanction the bout for their interim lightweight championship.
Wilson was stopped in seven rounds by Oscar Valdez in a fight for the WBO Interim World junior-lightweight championship in March 2024 and, although he dropped Emanuel Navarrete in the fourth round, was ultimately dropped and stopped in the ninth round for the vacant WBO World junior-lightweight title in 2023.
Two-time world champion Cacace won his title via unanimous decision over Jazza Dickens in March.
This Saturday’s bout between two-division champion Stephen Fulton Jr. and two-time world title challenger Liam Wilson has been officially elevated to co-main event and is now a WBA world title eliminator, with the winner earning the right to challenge WBA World junior-lightweight champion, Anthony Cacace.
Fulton Jnr, 23-2 (8 KOs), of Philadelphia and Australia's Wilson, 18-3 (10 KOs), will now meet over 12 rounds in the fight preceding the Errol Spence Jnr.-Tim Tszyu main event, live on DAZN PPV and PPV.com (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) from Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, July 25.
Presented by No Limit Boxing, The Rose Brothers, Man Down Promotions and TGB Promotions, the Fulton Jnr-Wilson fight was designated the night’s co-main event after Jermall Charlo’s scheduled bout against Koen Mazoudier was removed from the card due to issues obtaining his visa.
Fulton Jnr gave up his WBC featherweight championship shortly after moving up in weight to lose a 12-round unanimous decision to WBC junior-lightweight champ O'Shaquie Foster in December 2025. Fulton was originally supposed to be challenging for Foster’s junior lightweight belt but weighed in two pounds over the limit. The WBC then agreed to instead sanction the bout for their interim lightweight championship.
Wilson was stopped in seven rounds by Oscar Valdez in a fight for the WBO Interim World junior-lightweight championship in March 2024 and, although he dropped Emanuel Navarrete in the fourth round, was ultimately dropped and stopped in the ninth round for the vacant WBO World junior-lightweight title in 2023.
Two-time world champion Cacace won his title via unanimous decision over Jazza Dickens in March.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
It will be interesting to see Errol Spence Junior at 160 pounds. But? I would not expect Spence Junior if he wins, to continue on in his career at 160 pounds. I think it would be best for him to compete at 154 pounds'.
Note: I think many people in the boxing community would agree, that Errol Spence Junior is a by far better fighter than Tim Tszyu 'the question is, can he get himself in solid condition at this stage of his career'.
Errol Spence Junior lost to Terrence Crawford, in my opinion was mainly down to being dead at the weight 'and potentially still carrying chronic injuries or trauma from his accident. But it was still a great win for Crawford'.
Tim Tszyu us an impressive comeback fight, and would accelerate Errol Spence Junior career once again if he gets the win etc.
Note: I think many people in the boxing community would agree, that Errol Spence Junior is a by far better fighter than Tim Tszyu 'the question is, can he get himself in solid condition at this stage of his career'.
Errol Spence Junior lost to Terrence Crawford, in my opinion was mainly down to being dead at the weight 'and potentially still carrying chronic injuries or trauma from his accident. But it was still a great win for Crawford'.
Tim Tszyu us an impressive comeback fight, and would accelerate Errol Spence Junior career once again if he gets the win etc.
Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Actually, 160 might be a better option for him to win a title, if he should get past Tszyu, which I don't think is a gimme. Once his suspension is over, Alimkhanuly is moving up to 168, and the current champions are Lara (WBA, but fights once a year), Adames (WBC, but contemplating a move up to 168), Bentley (WBO, just elevated yesterday), and Soro (IBO, won it last month), with McKenna and Oliha fighting for the vacant IBF belt in early August. I'm not saying Spence couldn't win a title at 154, but I think the more practical and realistic choice would be to pursue a MW championship bout.PRINCEKOOL wrote: ↑21 Jul 2026, 14:13 It will be interesting to see Errol Spence Junior at 160 pounds. But? I would not expect Spence Junior if he wins, to continue on in his career at 160 pounds. I think it would be best for him to compete at 154 pounds'.
Note: I think many people in the boxing community would agree, that Errol Spence Junior is a by far better fighter than Tim Tszyu 'the question is, can he get himself in solid condition at this stage of his career'.
Errol Spence Junior lost to Terrence Crawford, in my opinion was mainly down to being dead at the weight 'and potentially still carrying chronic injuries or trauma from his accident. But it was still a great win for Crawford'.
Tim Tszyu us an impressive comeback fight, and would accelerate Errol Spence Junior career once again if he gets the win etc.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Hard feelings persist as Errol Spence, Tim Tszyu brace for Australia showdown
The urgency supporting the Errol Spence Jnr-Tim Tszyu middleweight fight in Sydney Saturday night (U.S. time) is feeding the interest in a bout pitting ex-champions who are a combined 3-4 with no major victories since July 2023.
That shared desperation for a victory from former three-belt welterweight champion Spence, 28-1 (22 KOs), and ex-WBO 154lbs champion Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs), heightens the stakes for the Prime Video-DAZN pay-per-view at Afterpay Arena.
It also shaped the tone of the fighters’ comments at their grand arrivals staged near the Sydney Opera House. Continuing their icy exchange dating back to the introductory news conference in the U.S. in May, Spence, 36, maintained his position to not shake Tszyu’s hand.
“I don’t think he’s gonna try to shake my hand this time. He knows what it is,” Spence said. “I know he’s trying to be a gentleman, but he’s said stuff about breaking my eye and stuff like that and then wants to shake my hand. He’s talking about retiring me, so I’m not trying to shake your hand. You said what you said, now stand on it.”
Spence went as far as saying he doesn’t expect to shake Tszyu’s hand after the fight.
Tszyu, the son of legendary Kostya Tszyu, is hopeful to batter Spence like five-division champion Terence Crawford did in July 2023, knocking him down four times in Spence’s most recent bout.
Tszyu referenced the Eminem hit song and said this is his “Lose Yourself” moment.
With three losses since March 2024 that have included five combined knockdowns at the hands of WBC champion Sebastian Fundora and former IBF 154lbs champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, Tszyu has aligned with International Boxing Hall of Fame fighter Jeff Fenech as his trainer.
“There’s nothing personal from me. This is such a big moment in my life, so I’m just taking it with both hands. I just want to do some damage and get myself to the next level. This is what it takes,” Tszyu said.
“Instead of a tactical fight, I want this to be a fight that makes him ask himself ‘how bad do you really want this?’ When you’ve made all that money and had some time off, what’s your real motivation? Do you really want to keep going when it gets hard? For me, I’m all in.”
Spence has his own new trainer in Houston’s Ronnie Shields, who formerly cornered Evander Holyfield and the late two-division champion Vernon Forrest.
“Training camp was hard.” Spence said. “There were times where I just wanted to go home. It took a while for my body to really get adjusted to pushing the pace and going all out.”
The fight weight was increased to 160lbs, and Tszyu said he plans to remain at middleweight after this weekend’s outcome. The division is considered less deep than junior-middleweight, which offers Fundora, unified champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis and WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jnr.
The middleweight champions are aged Erislandy Lara, Janibek Alimkhanuly and veteran Carlos Adames.
Spence indicated the weight increase does not mean he’s out of shape.
“People can think what they want to think about the weight, but on fight night they’re gonna see something different,” he said.
Australia’s Tszyu has rallied from a second Fundora defeat to claim two minor victories in New South Wales, Australia, during the past eight months.
“I’ve had a couple of these big moments. The first was the Jeff Horn fight, then Tony Harrison. Even with the Fundora fights, it didn’t feel like this,” Tszyu said of the bout’s magnitude. “This feels like something different. When you put it all on the line to roll the dice, it just gives me a feeling that’s hard to describe. When I feel it, I embrace it.
“I just want to get in there. I’m here to do what I’ve got to do, and that’s fight. I’m very grateful to have that opportunity.”
Spence, meanwhile, arrived in Australia last week to be greeted by Aboriginal citizens, embracing a similar attitude to his 2017 road trip to defeat England’s Kell Brook and take back the IBF belt.
“I’ve watched Spence’s fights against Kell Brook, Mikey Garcia and Danny Garcia,” Tszyu said. “But what I bring to the ring is completely different. And I’m going to be even more different than I was in my last fight.”
The card, including a co-main event featuring former two-division champion Stephen Fulton, begins Saturday at 9 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Pacific.
The urgency supporting the Errol Spence Jnr-Tim Tszyu middleweight fight in Sydney Saturday night (U.S. time) is feeding the interest in a bout pitting ex-champions who are a combined 3-4 with no major victories since July 2023.
That shared desperation for a victory from former three-belt welterweight champion Spence, 28-1 (22 KOs), and ex-WBO 154lbs champion Tszyu, 27-3 (18 KOs), heightens the stakes for the Prime Video-DAZN pay-per-view at Afterpay Arena.
It also shaped the tone of the fighters’ comments at their grand arrivals staged near the Sydney Opera House. Continuing their icy exchange dating back to the introductory news conference in the U.S. in May, Spence, 36, maintained his position to not shake Tszyu’s hand.
“I don’t think he’s gonna try to shake my hand this time. He knows what it is,” Spence said. “I know he’s trying to be a gentleman, but he’s said stuff about breaking my eye and stuff like that and then wants to shake my hand. He’s talking about retiring me, so I’m not trying to shake your hand. You said what you said, now stand on it.”
Spence went as far as saying he doesn’t expect to shake Tszyu’s hand after the fight.
Tszyu, the son of legendary Kostya Tszyu, is hopeful to batter Spence like five-division champion Terence Crawford did in July 2023, knocking him down four times in Spence’s most recent bout.
Tszyu referenced the Eminem hit song and said this is his “Lose Yourself” moment.
With three losses since March 2024 that have included five combined knockdowns at the hands of WBC champion Sebastian Fundora and former IBF 154lbs champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, Tszyu has aligned with International Boxing Hall of Fame fighter Jeff Fenech as his trainer.
“There’s nothing personal from me. This is such a big moment in my life, so I’m just taking it with both hands. I just want to do some damage and get myself to the next level. This is what it takes,” Tszyu said.
“Instead of a tactical fight, I want this to be a fight that makes him ask himself ‘how bad do you really want this?’ When you’ve made all that money and had some time off, what’s your real motivation? Do you really want to keep going when it gets hard? For me, I’m all in.”
Spence has his own new trainer in Houston’s Ronnie Shields, who formerly cornered Evander Holyfield and the late two-division champion Vernon Forrest.
“Training camp was hard.” Spence said. “There were times where I just wanted to go home. It took a while for my body to really get adjusted to pushing the pace and going all out.”
The fight weight was increased to 160lbs, and Tszyu said he plans to remain at middleweight after this weekend’s outcome. The division is considered less deep than junior-middleweight, which offers Fundora, unified champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis and WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jnr.
The middleweight champions are aged Erislandy Lara, Janibek Alimkhanuly and veteran Carlos Adames.
Spence indicated the weight increase does not mean he’s out of shape.
“People can think what they want to think about the weight, but on fight night they’re gonna see something different,” he said.
Australia’s Tszyu has rallied from a second Fundora defeat to claim two minor victories in New South Wales, Australia, during the past eight months.
“I’ve had a couple of these big moments. The first was the Jeff Horn fight, then Tony Harrison. Even with the Fundora fights, it didn’t feel like this,” Tszyu said of the bout’s magnitude. “This feels like something different. When you put it all on the line to roll the dice, it just gives me a feeling that’s hard to describe. When I feel it, I embrace it.
“I just want to get in there. I’m here to do what I’ve got to do, and that’s fight. I’m very grateful to have that opportunity.”
Spence, meanwhile, arrived in Australia last week to be greeted by Aboriginal citizens, embracing a similar attitude to his 2017 road trip to defeat England’s Kell Brook and take back the IBF belt.
“I’ve watched Spence’s fights against Kell Brook, Mikey Garcia and Danny Garcia,” Tszyu said. “But what I bring to the ring is completely different. And I’m going to be even more different than I was in my last fight.”
The card, including a co-main event featuring former two-division champion Stephen Fulton, begins Saturday at 9 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Pacific.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Spence explains weight change, continued hostility toward Tszyu
If the art of gamesmanship is the fight before the fight, Errol Spence’s skullduggery is operating at peak levels ahead of his comeback clash against Tim Tszyu this weekend.
Spence has stiff-armed Tszyu for handshakes. He ghosted the second-generation fighter during media obligations. He made late changes to the contracted weight they agreed on. And as fight week kicked off, Spence was seen sporting a rat tail, an inimitable and customary hairstyle worn by Kostya Tszyu.
But mind games won't matter once Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) and Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) square off at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States).
The stars of the show stepped in front of the cameras for grand arrivals on Tuesday, and Spence was suddenly confronted with another opponent he didn’t like.
“It feels good to be in Australia, and that’s one of the reasons why I wanted to fight overseas, because I wouldn’t have to do many interviews – I dread it every time," Spence said. “It’s something that I do not like to do. If I could just fight, I would just fight. I really don’t care for all this stuff, but I know you gotta do it … I’m just ready to put on a show.”
People certainly want to hear what Spence has to say.
It’s been three years since the 36-year-old Texan last graced the ring in a one-sided stoppage loss against Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight title.
The clash with Crawford was always supposed to be Spence’s last fight at 147 pounds, but he skipped the highly competitive junior middleweight division altogether in his return. The fight against Tszyu was originally supposed to take place at a catch weight of 158 pounds, but Spence asked for the fight to take place at 160 pounds, a request that was honored two weeks before their DAZN/Amazon Prime pay-per-view main event.
“There’s really nothing to clear. I didn’t feel like getting down to 158 pounds,” Spence said with a hearty laugh. “Why y’all doing 158? Because y’all think that I’m the smaller guy coming from 147 – just have it at 160. It’s simple. That’s the weight class anyway – 158 is a catch weight. … It is what it is. Let them think whatever they want to think [that I am struggling to make weight]. They’ll see something different on the night of the fight.”
If the weight change was intentional, Spence said growing out the unique rat tail was not.
“It’s always something I really wanted to do,” Spence said. “I cut my dreads off, but I wanted the rat tail. [Tszyu’s] father did have one, but I told them it was a coincidence and I didn’t do it on purpose. But I’m rolling with it.”
Spence also discussed another hairy topic in training with new coach Ronnie Shields, especially after recently admitting he wasn’t physically ready for Crawford.
“Training camp was hard," Spence admitted. "There were times where I just wanted to go home. It took a while for my body to really get adjusted to pushing the pace and going all out.”
Spence sat down for a face-to-face conversation with Tszyu on Monday to continue ramping up the promotion of their fight. After refusing to shake his rival’s hand during a press conference in Las Vegas two months ago, Spence said he won’t be shaking hands with Tszyu even after they finish exchanging punches.
“I know he’s trying to be a gentleman, but he’s said stuff about breaking my eye and stuff like that and then wants to shake my hand,” Spence said. “He’s talking about retiring me, so I’m not trying to shake his hand. He knows what he said, now stand on it.”
If the art of gamesmanship is the fight before the fight, Errol Spence’s skullduggery is operating at peak levels ahead of his comeback clash against Tim Tszyu this weekend.
Spence has stiff-armed Tszyu for handshakes. He ghosted the second-generation fighter during media obligations. He made late changes to the contracted weight they agreed on. And as fight week kicked off, Spence was seen sporting a rat tail, an inimitable and customary hairstyle worn by Kostya Tszyu.
But mind games won't matter once Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) and Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) square off at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States).
The stars of the show stepped in front of the cameras for grand arrivals on Tuesday, and Spence was suddenly confronted with another opponent he didn’t like.
“It feels good to be in Australia, and that’s one of the reasons why I wanted to fight overseas, because I wouldn’t have to do many interviews – I dread it every time," Spence said. “It’s something that I do not like to do. If I could just fight, I would just fight. I really don’t care for all this stuff, but I know you gotta do it … I’m just ready to put on a show.”
People certainly want to hear what Spence has to say.
It’s been three years since the 36-year-old Texan last graced the ring in a one-sided stoppage loss against Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight title.
The clash with Crawford was always supposed to be Spence’s last fight at 147 pounds, but he skipped the highly competitive junior middleweight division altogether in his return. The fight against Tszyu was originally supposed to take place at a catch weight of 158 pounds, but Spence asked for the fight to take place at 160 pounds, a request that was honored two weeks before their DAZN/Amazon Prime pay-per-view main event.
“There’s really nothing to clear. I didn’t feel like getting down to 158 pounds,” Spence said with a hearty laugh. “Why y’all doing 158? Because y’all think that I’m the smaller guy coming from 147 – just have it at 160. It’s simple. That’s the weight class anyway – 158 is a catch weight. … It is what it is. Let them think whatever they want to think [that I am struggling to make weight]. They’ll see something different on the night of the fight.”
If the weight change was intentional, Spence said growing out the unique rat tail was not.
“It’s always something I really wanted to do,” Spence said. “I cut my dreads off, but I wanted the rat tail. [Tszyu’s] father did have one, but I told them it was a coincidence and I didn’t do it on purpose. But I’m rolling with it.”
Spence also discussed another hairy topic in training with new coach Ronnie Shields, especially after recently admitting he wasn’t physically ready for Crawford.
“Training camp was hard," Spence admitted. "There were times where I just wanted to go home. It took a while for my body to really get adjusted to pushing the pace and going all out.”
Spence sat down for a face-to-face conversation with Tszyu on Monday to continue ramping up the promotion of their fight. After refusing to shake his rival’s hand during a press conference in Las Vegas two months ago, Spence said he won’t be shaking hands with Tszyu even after they finish exchanging punches.
“I know he’s trying to be a gentleman, but he’s said stuff about breaking my eye and stuff like that and then wants to shake my hand,” Spence said. “He’s talking about retiring me, so I’m not trying to shake his hand. He knows what he said, now stand on it.”
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Was disapointing that all access
Just a mix of old footage
Just a mix of old footage
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Spence says tune-up wasn't needed before Tszyu: 'That's what I do'
Former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. hasn't fought since suffering the lone loss of his career against Terence Crawford in July 2023.
On the flipside, Tim Tszyu, the former 154-pound titleholder he's facing this weekend, has fought nine times (with a record of 6-3) since March 2023.
One of the chief storylines heading into Spence's return as a middleweight is just how much the 36-year-old Texan has left in the tank following a one-sided drubbing against Crawford in which he was dropped three times.
The boxing world will find out together when Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) and Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) square off at Afterpay Arena in Sydney on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States). The fight will headline a DAZN/Amazon Prime pay-per-view main event.
Spence and Tszyu sat down for a tense face-to-face conversation this week, and Spence used the setting to share why he didn't take a tune-up fight to better prepare for his comeback against Tszyu.
"Man, that's what I do," Spence said. "I don't care what perception [Tszyu] has, or what perception anybody has. If it's not my family, I can give a f--- about anybody's perception about me."
Spence went on to say that Tszyu, who has won two stay-busy fights since suffering a second loss to Sebastian Fundora in July of last year, has looked solid during his ongoing rebuild.
"Oh yeah, for sure [this is the best version of Tszyu]. He got some tune-ups to get himself together. He just had a fight [in April], so I think he's going to be well prepared," Spence said.
"Everybody knows his style. We might meet in the middle of the ring. We'll see. … We're going to go to work. It's going to be work as long as it lasts. I don't know if it's going to be 36 minutes."
To prepare for the occasion, Spence and Tszyu have hired new coaches. Spence is working with Ronnie Shields, and Tszyu has handed training duties to Jeff Fenech.
"[I'm expecting] the best [version of Spence]. I'm sure he's motivated. He's refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to go, the same way as I am," Tszyu said. "He feels like he's at the very top, so it doesn't really matter who they put in front of him. That's how he feels. I'm here to prove that wrong. I want to do damage. I want to go out there and unleash myself."
Spence wasn't bothered by Tszyu's statements and stressed that he wants to fast-forward to fight day.
"Man, my words are done," Spence said. "It's fight week. I'm ready to put on my gloves and get to rocking. It is what it is. He's going to say what he wants to say. He can do whatever, but we are going to see who's the best."
Former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. hasn't fought since suffering the lone loss of his career against Terence Crawford in July 2023.
On the flipside, Tim Tszyu, the former 154-pound titleholder he's facing this weekend, has fought nine times (with a record of 6-3) since March 2023.
One of the chief storylines heading into Spence's return as a middleweight is just how much the 36-year-old Texan has left in the tank following a one-sided drubbing against Crawford in which he was dropped three times.
The boxing world will find out together when Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) and Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) square off at Afterpay Arena in Sydney on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States). The fight will headline a DAZN/Amazon Prime pay-per-view main event.
Spence and Tszyu sat down for a tense face-to-face conversation this week, and Spence used the setting to share why he didn't take a tune-up fight to better prepare for his comeback against Tszyu.
"Man, that's what I do," Spence said. "I don't care what perception [Tszyu] has, or what perception anybody has. If it's not my family, I can give a f--- about anybody's perception about me."
Spence went on to say that Tszyu, who has won two stay-busy fights since suffering a second loss to Sebastian Fundora in July of last year, has looked solid during his ongoing rebuild.
"Oh yeah, for sure [this is the best version of Tszyu]. He got some tune-ups to get himself together. He just had a fight [in April], so I think he's going to be well prepared," Spence said.
"Everybody knows his style. We might meet in the middle of the ring. We'll see. … We're going to go to work. It's going to be work as long as it lasts. I don't know if it's going to be 36 minutes."
To prepare for the occasion, Spence and Tszyu have hired new coaches. Spence is working with Ronnie Shields, and Tszyu has handed training duties to Jeff Fenech.
"[I'm expecting] the best [version of Spence]. I'm sure he's motivated. He's refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to go, the same way as I am," Tszyu said. "He feels like he's at the very top, so it doesn't really matter who they put in front of him. That's how he feels. I'm here to prove that wrong. I want to do damage. I want to go out there and unleash myself."
Spence wasn't bothered by Tszyu's statements and stressed that he wants to fast-forward to fight day.
"Man, my words are done," Spence said. "It's fight week. I'm ready to put on my gloves and get to rocking. It is what it is. He's going to say what he wants to say. He can do whatever, but we are going to see who's the best."
Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
probably not a lot of bangers come back at 36 from a bad loss, with no fights for three years, move up in weight and beat a decent opponent who has kept pretty busy and who also can bang. Wouldn't shock me if Spence found out he was old and rusty pretty quick
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Expect ring walks around 11 p.m. ET on Saturday night on DAZN for Errol Spence’s first fight in three years as he meets Tim Tszyu in a crossroads matchup at middleweight. The fight will take place Sunday morning in Sydney.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Weight change granted, Fulton-Wilson now at 133
Two-division world champion Stephen Fulton will still box Liam Wilson as planned this weekend, though not in an WBA 130-pound title eliminator.
Upgraded to co-main event billing preceding Errol Spence-Tim Tszyu this weekend in Sydney, Australia, the 32-year-old intimated during Tuesday's grand arrivals he was battling to cut the final few pounds.
Two days later, the clearest sign yet of those weight-related struggles was laid bare as the event's sole fighter not to participate in Thursday's open workout.
CODE Sports' Peter Badel and Brendan Bradford reported Fulton's camp had asked for their 12-round junior lightweight eliminator to instead be contested at 135 pounds.
That request is said to have been swiftly rejected by Liam Wilson's team, as well as promoters No Limit. Friday morning, they reached a 133-pound catchweight compromise, which was announced at the press conference.
On the change, No Limit CEO George Rose said: "When I approached Team Wilson, they didn't care, they were ready. They don't care what weight it's at, they want this fight to happen.
"I'm really excited about that, it speaks volumes about the man Liam is, he's traveled into other people's backyards to fight for world titles, had odds against him multiple times ... when he's ready and has that chip on his shoulder, he comes out and performs."
The 30-year-old has been steadily built back towards world-level contention with five consecutive victories since Oscar Valdez stopped him in seven rounds for WBO interim honors in March 2024. 13 months earlier, he floored The Ring's No. 1 junior lightweight Emanuel Navarrete before losing a nine-round thriller for the full WBO strap.
After their battle, two-division titleholder Valdez assured Wilson he had the heart and talent to achieve his world title dreams one day, with Fulton (23-2, 8 KOs) standing in the way for a shot at Anthony Cacace's WBA strap.
Through no fault of his own, this will no longer be an official world title eliminator.
"It's an honor to have Fulton here, a hell of a talent, I'm very appreciative of him coming out here to Australia so a pleasure to have a person of his calibre over here, they're both no stranger to big fights, they'll be slightly bigger and stronger, we can expect a knockout," Rose continued.
Fulton meanwhile, said the change had long been in the works before flying overseas.
"Before this even came about, weeks ago I requested that [weight change] but we're here now, no need to cry over something that's already been done. It wasn't about not making it ... it was tough, that's all. I'm still going to be a dog in that ring, there's nothing special in him, I want to rumble."
After completing his open workout session at Circular Quay the previous afternoon, Wilson was asked about Fulton's absence but remained focused on the task at hand.
"Anyone that knows boxing knows he's probably having some weight problems. I'm here to put on a show for you guys. It's a one-man mission.
"I'm here for my own job, have a goal in sight — win on Sunday against a tough competitor — he's been around the block, been in big fights, experienced and this is nothing new for him. Whatever happens on his side of the fence is his own problem and on fight night, it will show. I have a will to win that no-one's ever seen, I'll show it."
During Friday's presser, the Queenslander said the weight was a topic within his team after the American's last outing didn't go to plan, but stressed indifference provided he'd still face someone who would boost his resume.
Fulton was two pounds overweight last time out, before losing soundly over 12 rounds against WBC 130-pound champion O'Shaquie Foster on December 6.
The Philadelphian later apologized while taking accountability for the weight mishap and has recently outlined a desire to fight unified WBO, IBF champion Navarrete in what would make him a three-division titlist.
After failing to make the 130-pound limit for consecutive fights, he has an altogether different task on his hands this weekend and then a decision on which weight to campaign at going forward.
Two-division world champion Stephen Fulton will still box Liam Wilson as planned this weekend, though not in an WBA 130-pound title eliminator.
Upgraded to co-main event billing preceding Errol Spence-Tim Tszyu this weekend in Sydney, Australia, the 32-year-old intimated during Tuesday's grand arrivals he was battling to cut the final few pounds.
Two days later, the clearest sign yet of those weight-related struggles was laid bare as the event's sole fighter not to participate in Thursday's open workout.
CODE Sports' Peter Badel and Brendan Bradford reported Fulton's camp had asked for their 12-round junior lightweight eliminator to instead be contested at 135 pounds.
That request is said to have been swiftly rejected by Liam Wilson's team, as well as promoters No Limit. Friday morning, they reached a 133-pound catchweight compromise, which was announced at the press conference.
On the change, No Limit CEO George Rose said: "When I approached Team Wilson, they didn't care, they were ready. They don't care what weight it's at, they want this fight to happen.
"I'm really excited about that, it speaks volumes about the man Liam is, he's traveled into other people's backyards to fight for world titles, had odds against him multiple times ... when he's ready and has that chip on his shoulder, he comes out and performs."
The 30-year-old has been steadily built back towards world-level contention with five consecutive victories since Oscar Valdez stopped him in seven rounds for WBO interim honors in March 2024. 13 months earlier, he floored The Ring's No. 1 junior lightweight Emanuel Navarrete before losing a nine-round thriller for the full WBO strap.
After their battle, two-division titleholder Valdez assured Wilson he had the heart and talent to achieve his world title dreams one day, with Fulton (23-2, 8 KOs) standing in the way for a shot at Anthony Cacace's WBA strap.
Through no fault of his own, this will no longer be an official world title eliminator.
"It's an honor to have Fulton here, a hell of a talent, I'm very appreciative of him coming out here to Australia so a pleasure to have a person of his calibre over here, they're both no stranger to big fights, they'll be slightly bigger and stronger, we can expect a knockout," Rose continued.
Fulton meanwhile, said the change had long been in the works before flying overseas.
"Before this even came about, weeks ago I requested that [weight change] but we're here now, no need to cry over something that's already been done. It wasn't about not making it ... it was tough, that's all. I'm still going to be a dog in that ring, there's nothing special in him, I want to rumble."
After completing his open workout session at Circular Quay the previous afternoon, Wilson was asked about Fulton's absence but remained focused on the task at hand.
"Anyone that knows boxing knows he's probably having some weight problems. I'm here to put on a show for you guys. It's a one-man mission.
"I'm here for my own job, have a goal in sight — win on Sunday against a tough competitor — he's been around the block, been in big fights, experienced and this is nothing new for him. Whatever happens on his side of the fence is his own problem and on fight night, it will show. I have a will to win that no-one's ever seen, I'll show it."
During Friday's presser, the Queenslander said the weight was a topic within his team after the American's last outing didn't go to plan, but stressed indifference provided he'd still face someone who would boost his resume.
Fulton was two pounds overweight last time out, before losing soundly over 12 rounds against WBC 130-pound champion O'Shaquie Foster on December 6.
The Philadelphian later apologized while taking accountability for the weight mishap and has recently outlined a desire to fight unified WBO, IBF champion Navarrete in what would make him a three-division titlist.
After failing to make the 130-pound limit for consecutive fights, he has an altogether different task on his hands this weekend and then a decision on which weight to campaign at going forward.
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Re: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu | PBC PPV - July 25, 2026
Spence anticipates clash with Tszyu will be war
Consider Errol Spence impressed by the menu of skills that make up Tim Tszyu.
Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) will find out firsthand if he can handle the heat Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) is cooking with when he enters the kitchen that is Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States). The fight will headline a DAZN/Prime Video pay-per-view event.
"I know it's going to be a tough, grueling fight. I know Tim is going to push me past my limits," Spence said during his media workout on Thursday.
"I've seen enough film on him to know that he's going to come with everything. He looks like a strong fighter, a guy who is going to keep pressing forward, give everything he has and be relentless with punches in bunches.
"It's a war. Everything is going to be on the line ... the hunger is still there. I am still willing to show that Errol Spence is still here."
Tszyu will find out in short order if the former unified welterweight champion Spence presents any semblance of danger he once possessed as a pound-for-pound top player.
Spence's best days went up in flames in July 2023 when butchered by Terence Crawford in a one-sided stoppage loss. The 36-year-old was dropped three times during their undisputed welterweight title fight and hasn't fought since.
"I'm feeling great. I needed the time off just to let everything heal," Spence said.
"I wouldn't have come back if I wasn't feeling great. I'm here to do a job. I am going to do what I have to do. Everybody is going to get their money's worth. They're going to see a great fight. It's going to be very entertaining, and everybody is going to be on the edge of their seat."
Tszyu has experienced seesaw results since around the time Spence was crushed by Crawford, fighting to a 6-3 record while also seizing a 154-pound title.
The Spence-Tszyu fight will take place at 160 pounds, two pounds more than what was originally agreed after Spence requested changing to the official middleweight limit last week.
"It's a good feeling to be back on this stage. This is our land, and we are going to defend it," Tszyu said during his workout. "I'm the underdog, and have been training that way. I'm here to do the job, do myself and all of Australia proud. It's going to be electric. We're here to fight, and may the best man win."
Consider Errol Spence impressed by the menu of skills that make up Tim Tszyu.
Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) will find out firsthand if he can handle the heat Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) is cooking with when he enters the kitchen that is Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States). The fight will headline a DAZN/Prime Video pay-per-view event.
"I know it's going to be a tough, grueling fight. I know Tim is going to push me past my limits," Spence said during his media workout on Thursday.
"I've seen enough film on him to know that he's going to come with everything. He looks like a strong fighter, a guy who is going to keep pressing forward, give everything he has and be relentless with punches in bunches.
"It's a war. Everything is going to be on the line ... the hunger is still there. I am still willing to show that Errol Spence is still here."
Tszyu will find out in short order if the former unified welterweight champion Spence presents any semblance of danger he once possessed as a pound-for-pound top player.
Spence's best days went up in flames in July 2023 when butchered by Terence Crawford in a one-sided stoppage loss. The 36-year-old was dropped three times during their undisputed welterweight title fight and hasn't fought since.
"I'm feeling great. I needed the time off just to let everything heal," Spence said.
"I wouldn't have come back if I wasn't feeling great. I'm here to do a job. I am going to do what I have to do. Everybody is going to get their money's worth. They're going to see a great fight. It's going to be very entertaining, and everybody is going to be on the edge of their seat."
Tszyu has experienced seesaw results since around the time Spence was crushed by Crawford, fighting to a 6-3 record while also seizing a 154-pound title.
The Spence-Tszyu fight will take place at 160 pounds, two pounds more than what was originally agreed after Spence requested changing to the official middleweight limit last week.
"It's a good feeling to be back on this stage. This is our land, and we are going to defend it," Tszyu said during his workout. "I'm the underdog, and have been training that way. I'm here to do the job, do myself and all of Australia proud. It's going to be electric. We're here to fight, and may the best man win."
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