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Errol Spence Jr. announced his retirement in the ring after a 12-round loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney, his first fight in three years. He said the long 12 rounds were grueling but he’s proud to have gone the distance, and he leaves with a 28-2 (22 KO) record, confident financially and intent on stepping away to preserve his health and faculties.
Errol Spence Jr. appears to retire again after a unanimous decision defeat to Tim Tszyu in Sydney, with judge scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111. Coming off a long layoff since a 2023 defeat to Terence Crawford, Spence fought but struggled, landing fewer punches than Tszyu (Compubox showed Tszyu landing more) and throwing 715 total. The bout reportedly paid around $15 million. Spence exits with a 28-2 record (22 KOs) and Tszyu moves to 28-3 and contends for a title, as Spence hints his comeback is likely over while Tszyu eyes another championship opportunity.
Tim Tszyu outpointed Errol Spence Jr. over 12 rounds in Sydney (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) to hand the welterweight icon a late-career defeat. Spence, coming off a three-year layoff and a two-division jump, looked slower with diminished power and stamina, allowing Tszyu to dominate on points. After the fight, Spence announced his retirement, saying he’s leaving the sport with his faculties intact and his family by his side, while Tszyu hinted at moving up to middleweight and pursuing another world title, calling beating a legend like Spence a pinnacle moment.
Tim Tszyu outworked Errol Spence Jr. over 12 rounds in Sydney to earn a unanimous decision at the Afterpay Arena. Spence started brightly, but Tszyu applied relentless pressure, controlled the middle rounds with sharp rights and uppercuts, and closed strongly to seal the win. In undercard action, Ahmad Reda defeated Paul Fleming by unanimous decision, Callum Peters stopped Ivan Ricardo Actis in the seventh, Paulo Aokuso knocked out Luis Antonio Tejeda in the tenth, Tina Rahimi outpointed Sacha Ryan Dryden, and Brandon Grach edged Ike Pluto by decision.
Sebastian Fundora retained his WBC super welterweight title with a seventh-round stoppage of Tim Tszyu in Las Vegas, marking his second victory over Tszyu, after a dominant performance that included an early knockdown and sustained control throughout the fight.
Sebastian Fundora, known as the "Towering Inferno," secured a split-decision victory over Tim Tszyu to claim two junior middleweight titles. Despite calls for a rematch with Tszyu, there are also talks of a potential fight with Errol Spence Jr. or Terence Crawford. Additionally, other contenders in the 154-pound division, such as Israil Madrimov and Vergil Ortiz Jr., add to the mix of potential matchups. Meanwhile, Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz's win over Rolando Romero has positioned him as a significant player in the 140-pound division, with potential future fights against Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney, and Gervonta Davis.
Sebastian Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu via split decision to claim the unified junior middleweight championship in a bloody battle that saw both fighters sustain significant cuts. Fundora capitalized on his height and reach advantages to upset the favorite Tszyu, who struggled after sustaining a cut from an inadvertent elbow. The fight showcased a dramatic shift in strategy from Fundora, who adjusted his style to outbox Tszyu and claim the WBC and WBO titles.
Sebastian Fundora scored a split-decision upset victory over Tim Tszyu to claim the WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles in a bloody fight at T-Mobile Arena. Fundora, known as "The Towering Inferno," replaced Keith Thurman on short notice and overcame serious adversity to secure the win. Tszyu, who suffered a deep gash on his forehead early in the fight, never stopped coming forward despite impaired vision. With this victory, Fundora and his sister Gabriela became the first brother and sister to be full-fledged champions in boxing history.
Sebastian Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu via split decision to claim the unified junior middleweight championship in a bloody battle that saw both fighters sustain significant cuts. Fundora capitalized on his height and reach advantage to upset the favorite Tszyu, who struggled after sustaining a cut from an inadvertent elbow. The fight showcased a dramatic shift in strategy from Fundora, who adjusted his style to outbox Tszyu and claim the WBC and WBO titles.
Tim Tszyu will defend his WBO junior middleweight title against Sebastian Fundora on March 30 in Las Vegas after Keith Thurman suffered a biceps injury, prompting his withdrawal. Fundora, known as "The Towering Inferno," will step in on 12 days' notice as Tszyu's new opponent. The bout was originally set to be Tszyu vs. Thurman, but now Tszyu will face the 6-foot-5, 154-pound Fundora, who is a southpaw applying non-stop pressure.
Tim Tszyu successfully defended his WBO junior middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Brian Mendoza. Tszyu dominated the fight from Round 5 onwards, applying relentless pressure and breaking down Mendoza with powerful punches. Despite Mendoza's resilience, Tszyu's superior skills and precision proved too much. Tszyu plans to campaign in the U.S. and has his sights set on a bout with Jermell Charlo, the current holder of the IBF, WBA, and WBC titles at 154 pounds.
Tim Tszyu knocked out Carlos Ocampo in just 77 seconds to defend his WBO interim super-welterweight title and set up a potential fight against Jermell Charlo for the undisputed light middleweight championship. Tszyu landed 10 of 20 power punches and knocked Ocampo down twice before the referee ended the fight. Tszyu's promoter revealed discussions for the upcoming fight with Charlo's camp are already underway, and the fight is expected to take place in Las Vegas by no later than Sep. 30 this year.
Jermell Charlo suggests that Tim Tszyu's win over Tony Harrison may have been aided by the salt in Australian tap water. Charlo, who is expected to fight Tszyu later this year, also boasts about his own skills in the ring. Tszyu will stay busy with a fight against Carlos Ocampo this weekend.