Errol Spence Jr. vs Tim Tszyu set for July 25 middleweight bout in Sydney

Former welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. will return to the ring after a three‑year layoff to face Australia's Tim Tszyu in a middleweight main event at the Afterpay Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, on July 25, 2026. Spence, who last fought in 2023 against Terence Crawford, has moved up from welterweight, while Tszyu, a former super‑welterweight champion, will defend his home‑country turf.

The card, broadcast live on DAZN pay‑per‑view (£24.99) and also available via Kayo Sports and Foxtel’s Main Event for $69.95, features a full undercard including bouts such as Stephen Fulton vs. Liam Wilson and Koen Mazoudier vs. a yet‑to‑be‑named opponent. Analysts, including former champion Roy Jones Jr. and former world champion Paulie Malignaggi, predict an early test for Spence, noting his pressure style may dominate the later rounds.

A win would put Spence back in the title picture at 154 lb, while a loss could further set back his comeback. For Tszyu, a victory would cement his rise and maintain his path toward a WBO title shot.