Former three-belt welterweight champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and former WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu (pictured) went face to face for the first time on Saturday, at a press conference to officially announce Spence's comeback fight, which will headline a PBC pay-per-view event available on Prime Video taking place Saturday, July 25th (U.S. date and time) in Tszyu's native Australia (no further venue information provided). This pivotal showdown will see Spence return to the ring from a nearly three-year layoff as he looks to jump right back in the world title picture against Tszyu. Spence will be moving up a weight class.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets, as well as PPV.com.The event is promoted by No Limit Boxing and The Rose Brothers, Man Down Promotions and TGB Promotions.
Here is what Tszyu had to say Saturday from Las Vegas:
“The question is, what does Errol Spence Jr. have in the tank after three years off? Our plan is to bring the heat and reintroduce him to the game right away.
“I wouldn’t take this fight if I thought I was gonna lose. If I had a glimpse of that thought, I wouldn’t be here. I’m taking this fight because I’m gonna win.
“I understand facing a volume punching southpaw from facing Fundora. I think Spence will be easier to hit. We’ll have a new game plan this time around and be ready for everything.
“I’m gonna bring it from round one. He’s the one who’s had three years off. I’m not rusty. My wheels are gonna be in motion. I’ll be ready to jump on him.
“My family is 55-0 in Australia, so I think it’s a big advantage. Numbers don’t lie and we’re gonna keep it going. It’s a massive fight in Australia and worldwide.
“I’ve got plenty in the tank. I feel like I’ve learned and experienced a lot in the last few years. Training in different places and fighting unorthodox type of fighters all give me an advantage.
“The biggest advantage to have Jeff Fenech as my trainer is that I’ll be training and fighting in Australia. Stylistically Jeff was an inside fighter who brings the heat and aggression, and that’s what I am. As much as I’ve tried to jab and box, I’m a forward fighting type of guy. I like to bring the heat and that’s what I plan to do in this fight.
“I’ve always been the type of guy who’s been willing to take fights anywhere. They’re calling this one of the biggest fights in Australian boxing history and that means a lot to me to have that type of accomplishment.”
