‘Mentally, physically ready’: Errol Spence talks return against Tim Tszyu

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 28: Errol Spence Jr. poses on the scale during the weigh-in for his title fight against Terence Crawford at T-Mobile Arena on July 28, 2023. Spence Jr. and Crawford will fight for the undisputed world welterweight championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 29. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Former welterweight champion Errol Spence and his upcoming opponent Tim Tszyu officially held their opening press conference for their fight and both shared their thoughts on the matchup as Spence attempts to return to the ring after three years out of action. Here’s some of what both had to say with the full presser in the video link at the top!

Tszyu on facing Spence

“I’ve always been a guy that chases the toughest and baddest challenges out there and when I got presented with Errol, who is undeniably one of the best fighters of this decade, I didn’t hesitate and straight away accepted. I accepted not to compete, but I accepted because I knew that I’m going to [win], the victory is the only thing on my mind. I know the challenge that is put in front of me, I’m going to work super hard and I’m coming through it all.”

Spence on making his return after a long hiatus

“I’m glad to be back. It’s been a long time, three year layoff, and I’m sure everybody has their own reserved opinions thinking I’m a shell of myself, or ‘do he still have it?’ and it’s just, because I’ll be thinking the same thing seeing my last fight. But I guarantee you come July 26, you will see a better, more improved Errol Spence.

“I feel like [the time off] help me mentally, helped me physically, gave me some time to recover and just enjoy life…I’m happy to be back and I’m happy to put on a great show. I can’t wait for July 26 to be fighting in Australia, to be fighting in front of his fans. I look forward to disappointing them, putting on a great show, putting on another great performance and showing ya’ll why they nicknamed me The Truth.”