Errol Spence Jr, the 36-year-old former welterweight world champion, has decided to retire from professional boxing. The announcement came after his return to the ring ended in defeat against Australian fighter Tim Tszyu in Sydney. Spence held the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles during his career and maintained an undefeated record through 28 fights before being defeated by Terence Crawford three years ago.
In his comeback bout, Spence Jr struggled against Tszyu throughout the contest and lost via unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 118-110, 117-111, and 117-111 in favor of the Australian. When asked if the loss marked the end of his professional career, Spence confirmed his retirement, stating that he was satisfied with his physical condition and financial security.
Spence expressed gratitude for the opportunity to leave the sport while maintaining his cognitive abilities and with his family intact. Meanwhile, Tszyu capitalized on his momentum during the fight, growing more confident and aggressive as the rounds progressed. Tszyu, who targeted Spence’s chin consistently throughout the bout, has now set his sights on fighting for a world title of his own. The Australian credited his opponent for being a legendary fighter and indicated that defeating someone of Spence’s caliber represents a significant achievement in his career aspirations.
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