Tim Tszyu defeats Errol Spence Jr. in middleweight bout in Sydney

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Tim Tszyu defeats Errol Spence Jr. in middleweight bout in Sydney
Summary

Tim Tszyu secured a win against Errol Spence Jr. at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney on July 26, 2026. With this victory, Tszyu, now competing at middleweight, sees potential opportunities for further titles in a relatively weak division. He has been considering this weight class since his second loss to Sebastian Fundora and aims to maintain his presence at 160 lbs. The current champions include Carlos Adames, Erislandy Lara, and Denzel Bentley, with Tszyu likely to explore future matchups carefully.

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  • Tim Tszyu holds a record of 28-3 with 18 KOs.
  • The bout against Spence marked Tszyu's full contract weight at 160 lbs for the first time.
  • Carlos Adames, Erislandy Lara, and Denzel Bentley currently hold middleweight titles.
  • Tszyu has expressed his intent to stay at 160 lbs going forward.
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  • 9:27 PMYahoo SportsYes, Tim Tszyu is past his best, but he can win a world title at 160
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Tim Tszyu has seen better days, but there are winnable world title fights for him at middleweight

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