Spence Jr retires after Tszyu loss
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- Errol Spence Jr lost his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision with scores of 118-110, 117-111, and 117-111, marking his second professional defeat.
- Errol Spence Jr confirmed his retirement when asked if the fight signaled the end of his career, stating he leaves with his health, finances, and family intact.
- Tim Tszyu defeated Spence Jr in Sydney and said the victory over a boxing legend meant more to him than winning a world title.
- Tim Tszyu grew in confidence and power during the fight, consistently targeting Spence Jr's chin and controlling the bout from the front.
- Errol Spence Jr held the WBA, WBC, and IBF welterweight titles and remained undefeated in 28 fights before losing to Terence Crawford three years ago.
Why it matters: Spence Jr's confirmed retirement closes a chapter on one of boxing’s most technically skilled welterweights, while Tszyu’s decisive win accelerates his path to a title shot and validates his status among the division's elite, shifting momentum in the 147-pound landscape.
