Spence Jr to retire after losing comeback fight
Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr will retire from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney.
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"I think yeah, for sure, this was the end of the road for my career."
— Errol Spence Jr , Athlete
"I had sleepless nights thinking about, 'What am I going to feel like facing a legend like that?'"
— Tim Tszyu , Athlete
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Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr will retire from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney.
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