Errol Spence Jr. has delayed his return to boxing, citing family as his priority.
## What happened?
Errol Spence Jr. last fought in July 2023, losing to Terence Crawford.
The fight was for the undisputed welterweight titles, with Crawford winning in the ninth round.
Errol Spence Jr. suffered a one-sided loss, being dropped three times.
## Why it matters for Errol Spence Jr.
Errol Spence Jr.'s absence has led to speculation about his future in boxing.
At 35, Errol Spence Jr. is still considered a top boxer, with wins against Shawn Porter and Kell Brook.
## What comes next?
Errol Spence Jr. will return to boxing when he is ready, focusing on his family for now.
He has been spending time with his kids, who play sports, and his fiancee.
Errol Spence Jr. underwent surgery for a detached retina in 2021, which may have been caused by a car crash in 2019.
The crash led to Errol Spence Jr. being charged with drink driving, but he avoided jail time.
Terence Crawford has gone on to win more world titles, including the undisputed super-middleweight belts.
Errol Spence Jr. had reigned as a world champion for six years before his loss to Crawford.
He is yet to confirm a rematch with Crawford, who is still unbeaten.
Errol Spence Jr.'s return to boxing is eagerly anticipated by fans, who hope to see him back in the ring soon.
But for now, Errol Spence Jr. is prioritizing his family, enjoying life and travelling the world.
As he told Fight Hub TV, "I'll come back whenever I'm ready".