Tim Tszyu Hands Errol Spence Jr. Tough Return Defeat

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The judges scored it 117-111, 117-111 and 118-110 for Tszyu after 12 rounds.

The opening rounds were competitive, with Spence finding success behind his jab and left hand while investing in body shots. Tszyu refused to give ground, walking the former unified welterweight champion down and landing hard right hands whenever Spence paused in front of him.

The fight changed as the rounds wore on.

Tszyu began timing Spence with increasing regularity, connecting with right hands to the head and body while forcing the Texan backward. Spence’s timing and punch output declined as the pace caught up with him, a predictable challenge after such a lengthy absence from the ring.

By the championship rounds, Tszyu had taken firm control. Spence continued fighting back and showed the toughness that defined much of his career, but he spent long stretches covering up, holding and trying to slow the Australian’s momentum. Tszyu never allowed him to regain control, continuing to press forward and outwork him until the final bell.

The victory gives Tszyu one of the biggest wins of his career and strengthens his position among the leading names at 160 pounds. He entered the bout under pressure after a difficult run over the last two years, but responded with a disciplined performance against one of boxing’s most accomplished former champions.

For Spence, the defeat raises fresh questions about what comes next. His decision to return after nearly three years away was one of the sport’s biggest stories, yet the layoff appeared to take its toll as the fight progressed. Although he lasted the full 12 rounds, Tszyu’s steady pressure exposed the difficulty of returning against a proven contender without a tune-up first.