Former Errol Spence Jr opponent Mikey Garcia delivers verdict on Tim Tsyzu fight

Former four-division world champion Mikey Garcia, who lost to Errol Spence Jr in 2019, has offered his thoughts on the American’s expected comeback fight against Tim Tszyu.

It was reported last week that, following a three-year layoff, Spence is set to return against former world champion Tszyu this summer.

The 35-year-old has not fought since his ninth-round stoppage defeat to Terence Crawford, who seized his WBC, IBF and WBA welterweight titles in dominant fashion.

Prior to that, many considered Spence to be the top dog at 147lbs, capable of becoming a two-division world champion at super-welterweight.

And while a lengthy hiatus has now diluted such comments, at least to a certain extent, ‘The Truth’ is nonetheless looking to reignite his career later this year.

Standing in his way of future multi-division glory, it seems, is sturdy contender Tszyu, whose performances have not quite looked the same since his split decision defeat to Sebastian Fundora in 2024.

After that particular night, where he showed tremendous grit to fight through a horrific gash on his forehead, the Australian found himself on the receiving end of a far more punishing third-round stoppage against Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Having since claimed two victories back home, while also losing his rematch with Fundora via a seventh-round finish, many are questioning what Tszyu has left to offer at world level.

But while the same, of course, could be said for Spence, former pound-for-pound star Garcia has effectively told ESNEWS that the Texan should enter their potential showdown as a clear favourite.

“That’s a good fight for Errol if it’s his comeback [fight]. Tim Tszyu is, I don’t think, a huge, huge threat.

“But it’s been a long time since Spence Jr [last fought], so I think it’s a good fight.”

Spence defeated Garcia, the naturally smaller man, with a wide unanimous decision at 147lbs, before defending his titles against the likes of Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia.