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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Errol Spence Jr of The United States reacts following defeat during the Middleweight bout between Errol Spence Jr and Tim Tszyuat Afterpay Arena on July 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) | Getty Images Errol Spence Jr announced his retirement in-ring last night in Australia, following a 12-round loss to Tim Tszyu .
It was Spence’s first fight in three years, and he admitted afterward that it was hard for him to get through, but he was proud of making the distance one last time.
“I’m feeling alright. I’m a little sore,” Spence said in a backstage interview with DAZN.
“I don’t remember 12 rounds feeling like that, like, that was a long 12 rounds. But I’m happy I finished the 12-round fight (after) being off for a three-year layoff. It was fun.”
The 36-year-old Spence retires with a pro record of 28-2 (22 KO), having been…
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