Errol Spence Jr. returns to ring for middleweight clash with Tszyu

Errol Spence Jr. steps back into the ring on 25 July for his first fight in three years, facing Tim Tszyu in a middleweight showdown at Sydney's Afterpay Arena. The 36-year-old former welterweight champion returns after his 2023 defeat to Terence Crawford, where he suffered three knockdowns before being stopped.

What happened in Spence's last fight?

Spence's last bout was a seismic undisputed welterweight title fight against Terence Crawford on 29 July 2023. The highly anticipated 50-50 clash ended in a one-sided victory for Crawford, who dropped Spence three times before stopping him in the ninth round. The loss marked Spence's first professional defeat, ending his unbeaten record.

Why is Spence moving up to middleweight?

After the Crawford loss, Spence decided to move up to middleweight for his comeback fight against Tszyu. Originally scheduled as a 158lb catchweight bout, Spence reportedly requested an increase to the middleweight limit. The 31-year-old Tszyu, fighting in his home country of Australia, will be the underdog against the more experienced Spence.

How to watch the fight

The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view at a cost of £24.99. The card begins at 2am BST on Sunday (6pm PT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET on Saturday). Viewers do not need a DAZN subscription to purchase the event, but it is included in their Ultimate plan.

Undercard highlights

The undercard features several notable bouts, including Stephen Fulton vs. Liam Wilson for the super-featherweight title and Jermall Charlo vs. Koen Mazoudier in the super-middleweight division. Other fights include Paul Fleming vs. Ahmad Reda, Paulo Aokuso vs. Luis Antonio Tejeda, Callum Peters vs. Ivan Ricardo Actis, and Tina Rahimi vs. Sacha Ryan Dryden.