Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr. to clash in Sydney middleweight showdown

Tim Tszyu will meet former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. in a middleweight bout at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday 25 July 2026 (Sunday 26 July in Australia). Spence is returning after a three‑year lay‑off following his loss to Terence Crawford, saying the defeat forced him to “grow up overnight” and that his life priorities have shifted. He will move up from welterweight to middleweight for this fight.

Tszyu, fighting at a permanent 160‑lb weight, says the move benefits him and dismisses any excuses from Spence, calling a victory “very, very high.” In the press conference both fighters exchanged bold statements, with Tszyu saying he hopes it will be Spence’s last fight and Spence promising an early finish. The event’s undercard includes Stephen Fulton vs Liam Wilson and other bouts across various weight classes.

The fight will be broadcast live on Main Event and Kayo Sports in Australia, with international PPV options on DAZN. Betting odds favour Spence (8/11) but the bout is billed as a marquee showdown for both athletes’ careers.