Errol Spence Jr has been given further motivation to defeat Tim Tszyu, knowing a potentially more lucrative opportunity could be presented to the winner of their upcoming showdown.<\/p>\n
The two former world champions will square off in Australia on July 25, with Tszyu claiming a home advantage as he looks to re-join the world scene.<\/p>\n
In order to do so, the 31-year-old must defeat a credible opponent and prove that, despite losing three of his last six fights, he remains one of the world\u2019s top super-welterweights.<\/p>\n
Ideally, he would be facing Spence at 154lbs but, given his opponent\u2019s three-year layoff, Tszyu ultimately agreed to meet at a catchweight of 158lbs.<\/p>\n
Prior to his lengthy hiatus, Spence lost his WBC, IBF and WBA welterweight titles to Terence Crawford, who defeated his rival with a surprisingly one-sided ninth-round stoppage.<\/p>\n
Even before losing to \u2018Bud\u2019, though, many felt \u2018The Truth\u2019 would be better suited to 154lbs, where he plans to make his mark after triumphing over Tszyu.<\/p>\n
If such a plan materialises, then Spence could find himself in a domestic dustup with Jermell Charlo, who has not fought since his unanimous decision defeat to Canelo Alvarez<\/a> in September 2023.<\/p>\n