Errol Spence announces retirement after fight with Tim Tszyu in Sydney

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Errol Spence announces retirement after fight with Tim Tszyu in Sydney
Summary

Errol Spence Jr. announced his retirement from boxing after losing a 12-round fight against Tim Tszyu on July 26, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. This match marked Spence's return to the ring after a three-year hiatus. He expressed feelings of soreness but pride in completing the bout, stating it was a challenging experience. Spence retires with a professional record of 28 wins and 2 losses, having been a unified welterweight world champion. He emphasized the importance of leaving the sport on his own terms, prioritizing his health and family over continuing to fight.

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  • Spence retires with a record of 28-2, 22 KOs.
  • The fight was his first in three years.
  • Spence expressed pride in finishing the bout.
  • He plans to prioritize his health and family after retirement.
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  • 5:15 PMYahoo Sports‘I don’t remember 12 rounds feeling like that’: Errol Spence speaks on retirement, fight with Tim Tszyu
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Errol Spence Jr was proud to go another 12 rounds, but says he’s done in boxing

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