The Errol Spence Tim Tszyu weight has been agreed but nowhere near his old welterweight limit of 147 pounds.
Spence in his hey day used his power and strength at welterweight to overwhelm boxers.
That was part of his strengths.
Now after three years he is returning at a catchweight of 158 pounds against Tim Tszyu soon.
This will make him lethargic and slower and less effective than ever. Particularly after the long time away from boxing since the Terence Crawford whopping three years ago and nearly dying in a car crash before that.
Let’s look at some facts on what he used to weigh in fights and for Tszyu’s last five fights weight as well.
Errol Spence Jr. – Last 5 fights & weigh-in weights
| Date | Opponent | Weight | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2023 | Terence Crawford | Weight class 147 lbs* | L TKO9 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Yordenis Ugas | 147 lbs** | W TKO10 |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Danny Garcia | 146.5 lbs | W UD12 |
| Sep 28, 2019 | Shawn Porter | 147 lbs | W SD12 |
| Mar 16, 2019 | Mikey Garcia | 146.25 lbs | W UD12 |
*Spence vs Crawford was for undisputed welterweight title at 147 lb limit. Spence made weight at the official weigh-in
**Ugas bout was a welterweight unification at 147 lb limit
Tim Tszyu – Last 5 fights & weigh-in weights
| Date | Opponent | Weight | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | Sebastian Fundora | Weight made* | L RTD7 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Joey Spencer | 154 lb limit* | W TKO4 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Bakhram Murtazaliev | 154 lb limit* | L TKO3 |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Sebastian Fundora | 154 lb limit* | L SD12 |
| Oct 15, 2023 | Brian Mendoza | 69.44 kg / 153.1 lbs | W UD12 |
As you can see 158 pounds as a catchweight is nowhere near where Spence used to box.
Errol Spence is not a middleweight and nowhere near that frame.
Tim Tszyu is up to the mark and has competed much closer to 158 pounds for years.
Advantage is with Tim Tszyu.
Errol Spence has a misguided confidence and will face a brutal reality check.
