Tim Tszyu revived his career with a points victory over American great Errol Spence Jr in a 12-round middleweight bout in Sydney, positioning himself for a world title tilt.
Key facts
- Tim Tszyu beat Errol Spence Jr on points in a middleweight bout in Sydney.
- The fight was staged at Afterpay Arena in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday.
- Tszyu, a former WBO world champion, has rebranded himself as 'the Phoenix'.
- Spence Jr announced he is bowing out of boxing to 'live that family life'.
- Tszyu is now eyeing a world title tilt.
Tim Tszyu has restored his global reputation with a rousing victory over the American great Errol Spence Jr in the pair’s middleweight blockbuster in Sydney, according to the Guardian.
The Australian, a former WBO world champion, won on points in the 12-round bout, rising again in front of a raucous sellout crowd at Afterpay Arena on Sunday.
Rebranded as ‘the Phoenix’, Tszyu has rocketed back to prominence with the win, the Guardian reported.
For Spence Jr, the fight marked the end of the road. The American is bowing out of boxing to ‘live that family life’, according to the Guardian.
The victory sets up Tszyu for a potential world title tilt as he looks to build on his return to form.
Why it matters
The win marks a significant comeback for a prominent Australian boxer and reopens his path to a world title. It also signals the end of the professional career of Errol Spence Jr, a US great stepping away from the sport.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Tszyu vs Spence fight?
Tim Tszyu won on points in the 12-round middleweight bout in Sydney, according to the Guardian.
Where was the fight held?
The bout took place at Afterpay Arena in Sydney in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday.
Is Errol Spence Jr retiring?
According to the Guardian, Spence Jr is bowing out of boxing to 'live that family life'.