Spence and Tszyu prepare for Sydney middleweight showdown this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Errol Spence Jr. and Tim Tszyu are set to fight at Afterpay Arena in Sydney on Saturday night. This marks Spence's return after a three-year hiatus, during which he last fought in July 2023. Tszyu aims to capitalize on a two-fight winning streak, while both fighters hinted at high stakes—particularly for Spence at 36 years old. The match has built significant tension, with Spence refusing to shake Tszyu's hand during their recent encounters, framing the event as a serious contest rather than merely a spectacle. The bout was initially set for a 158-pound catchweight before Spence requested a slight adjustment to the limit. The main card will also feature a co-main event with Stephen Fulton against Liam Wilson.
- •Spence hasn't fought since July 2023, losing to Terence Crawford.
- •Tszyu enters the fight on a two-fight winning streak.
- •Spence and Tszyu have engaged in a tense pre-fight buildup.
- •The fight is set for after a recent adjustment to the weight limit.
- •Jermall Charlo was pulled from the undercard due to visa issues.
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Spence and Tszyu bring three years of bad blood into Sydney's biggest fight of the year
"It's officially fight week and Spence and Tszyu still won't shake hands. Saturday, they'll fight instead and hash it out in the ring.
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