Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.<\/a><\/p>\nErrol Spence Jr hasn\u2019t fought since a 2023 loss to Terrence Crawford.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Speaking with Fox Sports Australia back in January, Tszyu said he would absolutely welcome a blockbuster showdown with Spence Jnr.<\/p>\n
Despite having lost three straight title fights on US soil, Tszyu remains popular with American promoters PBC and has now landed the huge fight off a solid December comeback win over Anthony Velazquez.<\/p>\n
While Spence has long been considered among the biggest names in world boxing, a showdown with Tszyu also makes sense given the popular Texan hasn\u2019t fought since being stopped by Crawford three years ago.<\/p>\n
American analyst Paulie Malignaggi and popular US trainer Robert Garcia were the first to confirm whispers about Tszyu taking on the man who was once welterweight king.<\/p>\n
And while Tszyu had said last month he was unsure about what talks were underway with Spence, he stressed his willingness to throw down should he win his next fight, which is being rumoured for Australia in late March<\/p>\n
Tszyu is already back in Miami, Florida training with new coach Pedro Diaz.<\/p>\n
Asked if he was keen on a potential Spence showdown, Tszyu laughed: \u201cOh, of course I\u2019d be keen. Are you serious?<\/p>\n
\u201cThat one, if it is to happen, would be a megafight for Australia.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the biggest ever for an Aussie, and up there alongside Jeff Horn versus Manny Pacquiao.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an intriguing match up too.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd with huge stakes and plenty of questions on both sides.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo I still have it? Does Spence still have it?<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I\u2019ll leave all that to my team.<\/p>\n
\u201cI head back overseas next Friday and start preparations for whoever is next.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tim Tszyu weighs in during the weigh in at Tik Tok Theatre on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King\/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Wonderfully, Tszyu also shares something of a contentious history with Spence.<\/p>\n
Way back in 2023, and on the eve of fighting American Tony Harrison for WBO gold, Australia\u2019s pay-per-view king branded Spence \u201ca punk\u201d and hinted that they could be set for a future showdown.<\/p>\n
The declaration followed Spence, at the time still ranked No. 4 on the world\u2019s pound-for-pound list, taking to social media to declare he was wagering $10,000 on a Harrison upset, and after also having backed Tszyu (unsuccessfully) to get beat by Terrell Gausha.<\/p>\n
Then prior to Tszyu\u2019s Las Vegas headliner against Sebastian Fundora early the next year, Spence again took to social media in fight week, writing on \u2018X\u2019: \u201cHeaded to Vegas. I want the winner\u201d.<\/p>\n
And just to ensure everyone understood exactly what he meant by that, the 34-year-old Texan added video imagery of a shark.<\/p>\n
Asked soon after about Spence\u2019s challenge, Tszyu grinned: \u201cI\u2019ve wanted Errol Spence for a long time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had history, he\u2019s called me a few things so I\u2019d like that fight as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
When working the recent fight between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa for Main Event, US analyst Malignaggi revealed whispers were growing louder about Tim Tszyu facing Spence for what will be the American\u2019s first appearance in almost three years.<\/p>\n
US trainer Garcia also confirmed the rumour \u2013 saying \u201cI heard that too last night\u201d \u2013 when asked if Spence might be next for his undefeated charge, Vergil Ortiz Jnr.<\/p>\n
Garcia dismissed the idea of Ortiz Jr facing Spence anytime soon, saying: \u201cHe\u2019s been out for so long, and he\u2019s had problems, accidents, so it wouldn\u2019t be that exciting for me right now.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf he goes out and looks sensational and destroys Tszyu, then, yes, it\u2019ll make a lot of sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
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