Sydney gym ‘ploy’ that left Spence fuming... and why ‘Tszyu’s Wayne Bennett’ knows all about it
Boxer Errol Spence Jr. reportedly became frustrated after finding replays of his past losses playing on screens at a Sydney gym during his training. The incident is framed as a potential psychological tactic ahead of his upcoming fight against Tim Tszyu.
Why it matters
Psychological warfare and 'mind games' are common elements in high-stakes professional boxing, influencing the narrative leading up to major events.
BOXING Sydney gym ‘ploy’ that left Spence fuming... and why ‘Tszyu’s Wayne Bennett’ knows all about it Tszyu & Spence face off at Open Workouts | 12:53 Nick Walshaw from Fox Sports July 24th, 2026 6:37 am OK, so you never heard this one from us, but Errol Spence Jnr was training inside a Sydney gym only a few days back, sweating through that customary first shake off after arriving Down Under, when, suddenly, he noticed a fight playing on all the TV screens.
Tszyu v Spence Jr. | Sunday July 26 from 11am AEST | Tim Tszyu takes on the biggest name in his career so far - future hall-of-famer Errol Spence Jr, in a can’t miss event for boxing fans around the world. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports .
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