Errol Spence Jr. hung up his gloves after a hard-fought 12-round decision loss to Tim Tszyu, admitting his timing was off and a three-year layoff played a major role. He walked away proud, healthy, and mentally intact, acknowledging that the physical toll of the fight signaled his time was up. Reflecting on his prime, he noted how much longer the rounds felt — a clear sign he couldn’t compete at that level anymore. Despite a tough year that included a stoppage loss to Terence Crawford, Spence praised his solid training camp and looked forward to being a dad and enjoying life with his family — financially secure, unlike many boxers who retire broke. He even shared a moment of mutual respect with Tszyu, who asked for his advice, and pondered Tszyu’s potential against top fighters. Spence received a warm send-off in Sydney, with promoters calling him a legend and one of the greatest welterweights ever — a fitting tribute to a fighter who chose his health and future over chasing one more fight.

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