Tim Tszyu secured the most significant victory of his professional boxing career by defeating future Hall of Famer Errol Spence Jr. via unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 118-110 and 117-111 twice. The 31-year-old Australian bounced back from three consecutive world title losses, positioning himself for potential championship bouts against fighters like Jermell Charlo or reigning WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara.
Tim Tszyu Outclasses Errol Spence Jr. in Career-Defining Win
Tszyu controlled the pace through disciplined counter-punching and sustained pressure against Spence, who fought for the first time since 2023. According to American boxing great Shawn Porter, Spence looked shaky on his back foot early in the fight, though the American stayed busy working the body. Statistics showed Spence landed 73 body shots to Tszyu’s 16 through five rounds, but Tszyu’s heavy punches turned the momentum in the middle frames. By the eighth round, Tszyu’s relentless pressure forced Spence backward, securing clear control on the judges’ scorecards.
“100 per cent, this is the best win of my career,” Tszyu said in his post-fight interview. “I’d love to fight for a title. Who’s there? Lara. Guys like that. That’s where I’m aiming for.”
Errol Spence Jr. Signals Career Retirement
Following the defeat, Spence addressed retirement questions from Main Event’s Ben Damon, indicating that this bout likely marks the end of the road for his career. According to Spence, he is stepping away with his health and financial standing secure. “I think yeah for sure,” Spence told Main Event when asked if he was retiring. “I’ve got my faculties intact. My money is good at working for itself. Everything’s good man. I’ve got a beautiful family and I thank God I’m gracious to leave this sport with my faculties intact.”
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Errol Spence Jr. entered this matchup following a layoff that began in 2023, while Tim Tszyu rebounded from three consecutive world title bouts.
Paulo Aokuso Delivers Stunning Knockout on Main Card
The main card opened with Australian lightweight star Paulo Aokuso securing a dramatic knockout victory over Luis Antonio Tejeda in the final round. Aokuso faced warnings from the referee at the end of the seventh round for absorbing too many punches. However, he rebounded in the final round, dropping Tejeda with a thunderous left hand to claim the vacant IBF Pan Pacific light heavyweight title and improve his unbeaten record to 11-0.
“I fell asleep in the beginning but as soon as I heard the crowd in the last round, I thought I had to turn it on, so that’s what happened and I knocked him out,” Aokuso said post-fight.
Callum Peters and Ahmad Reda Secure Impressive Victories
Callum Peters continued his rise on the main card, overwhelming his opponent in a dominant performance that built on his May decision win against Joeshon James. Code Sports reporter Peter Badel hailed Peters as Australia’s “next world champion”. Peters traded heavy punches in a center-ring firefight before attacking the body in the fourth round, ultimately forcing a referee stoppage in the seventh round.
In the co-main event, rising prospect Ahmad Reda defeated Paul Fleming via a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 97-93, and 96-94.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the boxing match between Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr.?
Tim Tszyu defeated Errol Spence Jr. by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 118-110 and 117-111 twice.
Is Errol Spence Jr. retiring from boxing?
Yes, Spence indicated to Main Event following his loss that he plans to retire from the sport, stating he is grateful to leave with his faculties intact and his family by his side.
What title did Paulo Aokuso win on the undercard?
Paulo Aokuso claimed the vacant IBF Pan Pacific light heavyweight title with a final-round knockout against Luis Antonio Tejeda.
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