LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 15: Errol Spence Jr. poses at the Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs Frank Martin fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
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- A former champion who hasn't fought in nearly three years just broke his silence on X.
- The callout came from a fighter who has won two straight after a rough stretch.
- One of boxing's biggest names may finally be ready to return to the ring.
Tim Tszyu scored a unanimous decision win over Denis Nurja on Saturday night in Australia. He has now won two fights in a row since his TKO loss to Sebastian Fundora in their rematch. Tszyu called out Errol Spence Jr. And it appears the wheels are already in motion for this fight.
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Tszyu called Spence a big fish and promised to meet him in the middle of the ring. Spence took to X to respond, which is fairly rare for the former world champion who hasn't fought since he was stopped by Terence Crawford in the ninth round of their highly anticipated bout back in July 2023.
With likely more than three years of ring rust to shake off, Spence will have a noteworthy test on his hands. But considering where both men are in their careers, this seems like a fight that makes sense.
What Did Spence Say?
Spence finally seems ready and committed to a return. Previously, he hasn't sounded as interested in fighting. His X post reading "I'm do you so bad" was direct and confident, the kind of response fans haven't seen from the former unified welterweight champion since before the Crawford loss.
Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) was one of the most dominant welterweights in boxing before his car accident, layoff and then Crawford dismantled him. Crawford led on all three cards at the time of the ninth-round stoppage.
Does This Fight Make Sense?
Tszyu still has a lot to prove after tough losses to Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. A win over Spence would add a big name to his conquered list. Spence needs to get back in the swing of things. Beating Tszyu would suggest he is a legitimate threat at 154 pounds.
Reports indicate the fight is a done deal for mid-2026 with AT&T Stadium in Arlington as the frontrunner venue. Crawford, who recently retired, said he thinks Spence wins. Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) beat Nurja 100-88 on all three scorecards Saturday in a shutout. That’s likely a good stepping stone into something as serious as a fight with Spence.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com