Spence Vs. Tzsyu Live: Results From Australia - Boxing News 24/7
Tim Tszyu defeated Errol Spence Jr. via unanimous decision in a super welterweight bout in Sydney, leading to Spence's retirement. The event also featured a victory for Ahmad Reda over Paul Fleming.
Why it matters
The retirement of a high-profile fighter like Errol Spence Jr. marks a significant transition in the professional boxing landscape.
The Australian controlled the second half of the fight before Spence announced his retirement moments after the final bell.
Tim Tszyu (28-3, 18 KOs) outworked Errol Spence Jr. (28-2, 22 KOs) over 12 rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory in Saturday night’s super welterweight main event at Sydney’s Afterpay Arena.
Spence started brightly, using his southpaw jab and left hand to match Tszyu through the opening rounds, but the Australian gradually took command behind relentless pressure and a sharp right hand that repeatedly found its target. Tszyu dominated the middle rounds, landing straight rights, hooks and uppercuts while forcing Spence onto the defensive.
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