Errol Spence Jr.’s highly anticipated return to boxing lasted just one fight. The future Hall of Famer lost to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision Saturday in Sydney and then announced he will retire from the sport for a second time.
Tszyu, a former WBO junior middleweight titlist, overpowered Spence for the bulk of their 12-round middleweight contest at Afterpay Arena, in what was the 36-year-old American’s first appearance in the ring since his memorable loss to Terence Crawford three years ago.
After the judges’ scorecards were revealed (118-110, 117-111, 117-111), Spence all but confirmed his loss Saturday would be his last fight.
“I think yeah, for sure,” Spence said when asked by Main Event’s Ben Damon if this was “the end of the road” for his career. “I’ve got my faculties intact. My money is good at working for itself. Everything’s good, man. I’ve got a beautiful family, and I thank God I’m gracious to leave this sport with my faculties intact and my family still by my side.”