Errol Spence Jr retires after points loss to Tszyu
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- Errol Spence Jr retired from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 117-111) in Sydney, confirming 'for sure' it was the end of his career.
- Spence, 36, held the WBA, WBC and IBF welterweight belts and entered the bout undefeated in 28 fights before his first loss to Terence Crawford three years ago.
- Tim Tszyu dominated from the opening bell, consistently targeting Spence's chin and growing in confidence and power throughout the bout.
- Spence cited intact faculties, financial security, and his family as reasons to walk away, saying he is 'gracious to leave this sport' on his own terms.
- Tszyu called the win over 'a legend' personally greater than any world title, while still stating he aims to fight for a belt next.
- Spence won his first world title in 2017 by stopping British fighter Kell Brook at Bramall Lane, the foundation of his run to a unified champion.
Why it matters: A once-unified welterweight champion and 28-0 fighter exits the sport on a one-sided loss rather than avenging his 2023 defeat to Crawford, closing a career arc that began with the 2017 Brook win. Tszyu's emphatic performance vaults the Australian into title contention in a marquee division and reshapes the welterweight picture.
