Spence returns after 3 years to face Tszyu in Australia on July 25, with both fighters aiming to reclaim elite status at 154 pounds.
Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22KOs) is officially set to return to the ring in one of the most anticipated fights of the year, as he faces Australian star Tim Tszyu (27-3, 18KOs) in a 154-pound showdown on July 25. The bout will headline a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video, broadcast in U.S. primetime from Australia, marking a pivotal moment in the super welterweight division.
Spence, a former unified welterweight champion and longtime pound-for-pound staple, will be stepping back into competition for the first time in nearly three years. Now moving up to 154 pounds, the 36-year-old looks to reestablish himself among boxing’s elite after his 2023 loss to Terence Crawford. Rather than easing back into action, Spence has chosen a high-risk return against a dangerous opponent in hostile territory.
“I’m grateful to be back,” Spence said. “Three years away from the sport changed my perspective completely. I’ve grown mentally and physically sharper, and I’m more disciplined and locked in with a deeper level of appreciation. I chose to come back in his hometown for a reason. No tune-ups. No easy road… On July 25th, I’m not aiming to make a return. I’m making a statement.”
Standing across from him will be Tim Tszyu, the 31-year-old former world champion who has built a formidable reputation, particularly on home soil where he remains undefeated. Tszyu enters the fight riding momentum from consecutive victories and is determined to use this opportunity to vault himself back into title contention.
“They call him ‘The Truth,’ the ‘Big Fish,’” Tszyu said. “I’ve always said I’m hunting the biggest fights and biggest names and now I’ve got one right in front of me. While he’s been staying away, I’ve been in the fire… I’m ready to retire him. I’m undefeated at home and he’s stepping into my backyard.”
The stylistic matchup promises fireworks. Both fighters are known for their aggressive, pressure-heavy approaches and willingness to engage, making this a high-stakes clash with major implications for the division. For Spence, it’s a chance to prove he remains an elite force in a new weight class. For Tszyu, it’s an opportunity to secure the biggest win of his career against a globally recognized name.
Promoters have billed the fight as a true crossroads moment, where the winner reclaims a place at the top of a stacked 154-pound landscape. With national pride, legacy, and future title opportunities on the line, July 25 is shaping up to be a defining night for both fighters.