Terence Crawford will be ringside to watch Errol Spence Jr’s comeback fight against Tim Tszyu.
The fight marks Spence’s long-awaited return after three years out of the ring. The former unified welterweight champion has not fought since suffering the only defeat of his professional career, a ninth-round stoppage loss to Crawford in their undisputed showdown in 2023.
Now 36, Spence moves up in weight to face Tszyu at a 158lb catchweight, having linked up with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields following the end of his long partnership with Derrick James.
Tszyu enters the bout in far more active form. The Australian has rebuilt after consecutive defeats to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev, recording back-to-back victories. He will look to use the home crowd to his advantage.
Speaking on The Porterway Podcast, ‘Bud’ confirmed that he would be in attendance for the fight and backing his former rival to win, something he has already told Tszyu.
“I’mma be supporting Spence, rooting [for him]. I just like to support fighters … Of course [I’m picking Spence to win]. I told [Tsyzu] to his face.”
Spence has admitted that he did consider retirement during his time off, and also that he may consider it again, win, lose or draw. Fans will be watching closely to see how he looks after such a long time out, with many already having written him off after injuries, lifestyle and a serious car accident.
The fight takes place on July 25 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, with Jermall Charlo and Stephen Fulton booked for the undercard.
