Errol Spence Jr. returns vs. Tim Tszyu: Time, DAZN boxing

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Texas' Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring for the first time since his TKO loss to Terence Crawford in July 2023 when he takes on Australian Tim Tszyu on Saturday in Sydney. The bout matches two former world champions at a crossroads, each looking to prove he still belongs among elite contenders.

Spence (28-2, 22 KOs), who is from DeSoto, Texas, entered his fight against Crawford as the unified WBA, WBC and IBF welterweight champion looking for the undisputed championship, but Crawford stopped him in the ninth round.

Spence parted ways with longtime trainer Derrick James and is now working with coach Ronnie Shields in Houston. He is also moving up in weight, with the fight against Tszyu taking place at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds.

Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) appeared headed for stardom after opening his career with 24 straight wins, including 17 by knockout. But he suffered consecutive defeats in 2024, a decision loss to Sebastian Fundora and a knockout loss to Bakhram Muratallaiev.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu start time, TV and streaming​

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Location: Afterpay Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
• Main card start: 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT)
• Main event ring walks: approx. 9:30 p.m. MT/10:30 p.m. MT)
• Weight class: Middleweight (160 pounds)
• Streaming: Live on DAZN Pay-Per-View and Amazon Prime Video PPV for $79.99

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H2: Expert predictions for Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu​

Robert Garcia, boxing trainer, former junior lightweight champion: I think Tszyu wins, and it could even be a stoppage. At this point, Spence might not have anything left. I hope I'm wrong, because I like him. He's a great person. I hope I'm wrong because his health is very important, too, and I don't want him to get hurt.

Raul Marquez, boxing analyst, former junior middleweight champion: I think Spence will be smart enough not to take risks. Remember, he hasn't fought in three years. I think Spence is going to win a unanimous decision.

Full Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu undercard​

Ivan Actis vs. Callum Peters, middleweight

Paulo Adkuso vs. Ivan Actis, middleweight

Ahmad Reda vs. Paul Fleming, lightweight

Texas boxing stars: Where Spence ranks today​

• Stephanie Han. The El Paso native is the current WBA lightweight champion.
• Jesse Rodriguez. The San Antonio native is unbeaten and just won a bantamweight world title.
• Vergil Ortiz, Jr. The native of Dallas is 24-0 with 22 knockouts.
• George Foreman. Foreman grew up in Marshall and was the former heavyweight champion.
• Jack Johnson. Johnson grew up in Marshall and was the heavyweight champion of the world.
• Orlando Canizales. The Laredo native was a distinguished world champion in the bantamweight division.
• Donald Curry. The Fort Worth native was a successful amateur and former unified world welterweight champ.

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes; @Fchavezeptimes on X.

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