Errol Spence Jr. will return to boxing in 2026, with a rumored fight against Tim Tszyu, a former WBO junior middleweight champion from Australia.
What's Next for Errol Spence Jr.?
Robert Garcia, a legendary trainer, confirmed the news in an interview, stating he heard about the potential matchup.
Garcia's charge, Virgil Ortiz Jr., is seeking a 154 lb fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, which could be a mega fight in 2026.
The Road to Recovery
Errol Spence Jr.'s last fight was in July 2023, when he faced Terrence Crawford, losing via a 9th-round technical knockout.
Spence has been out of the ring for over two years, dealing with accidents and health issues.
A Potential Comeback Fight
Tim Tszyu, the rumored opponent, has a record of 2-3 in his last five fights, but Garcia believes this could be a great comeback fight for Errol Spence Jr.
A win against Tszyu could set up a potential "Battle of Texas" against Virgil Ortiz Jr.
Garcia dismissed the idea of his charge facing Errol Spence Jr. anytime soon, citing Spence's long layoff and health issues.
The Boxing World Reacts
Paulie Malignaggi, a former world champion, also reported that Premiere Boxing Champions is looking to promote the fight in 2026.
The boxing world is eagerly awaiting Errol Spence Jr.'s return, and a fight against Tim Tszyu could be the perfect opportunity for him to regain his footing in the sport.
Errol Spence Jr. needs to win one fight before facing Virgil Ortiz Jr., and a matchup against Tszyu could be the ideal comeback fight.
The fact that both Errol Spence Jr. and Virgil Ortiz Jr. hail from different cities in Texas makes a potential matchup easy to market as a "Battle of Texas".