The combat world is in absolute DISBELIEF! 😱 Errol Spence Jr. is doing the UNTHINKABLE to prepare for Tim Tszyu—he just teamed up with his greatest rival, Terence Crawford!

Errol Spence has revealed how training with Terence Crawford is helping him prepare for his upcoming fight against Tim Tszyu, a development that has added new intrigue to his return to the ring. Spence, who last fought in 2023 against Crawford, is now linking up with his former opponent in the gym to sharpen his skills. Training alongside Crawford allows Spence to study the small details that made Crawford a dangerous fighter, with the goal of improving his own timing, defense, and patience before facing Tszyu’s pressure style.

Spence has been seen in recent training footage jogging and pushing his conditioning, presenting a serious demeanor in camp as he prepares to answer questions about his form. After a loss to Crawford and a significant layoff, many observers are eager to see if Spence can return to his peak level. Tim Tszyu has spoken about retiring Spence, but the former champion appears determined to prove the opposite, with discipline that could make him a dangerous opponent on fight night.

Terence Crawford has expressed confidence that Spence will emerge victorious against Tszyu. Crawford stated that he believes Spence still possesses the skills, experience, and ring IQ needed to handle a tough challenge. “I think Spence beat him,” Crawford said, referring to a wager with a friend. “At this point in both of their careers, I think Spence beat him.” Crawford added that he is looking forward to seeing Spence back in action and expects a successful comeback performance, though he noted that the fight is winnable for both men.

Brian Norman also made a bold prediction, stating that Spence would make Tszyu sleep. “If he does loss, it’s a different version of Errol Spence,” Norman said. “I feel like he is going to be better than he was in the past. First round knockout coming soon. And Tim Tszyu is going to sleep, man.” Shakur Stevenson echoed support for Spence, calling him a “real dog” and expressing belief that Spence can go to Australia and beat Tszyu in his own backyard. Stevenson noted that Spence built his career by taking big fights and handling pressure.

Roy Jones Jr. praised Spence for not seeking an easy comeback, noting that he is choosing a dangerous opponent in Tszyu rather than a soft tune-up. “The biggest thing I got to say that I love about Errol Spence is that Errol don’t want no easy fights,” Jones said. “He wants challenges. And for him to challenge a person like Tim Tszyu, when Tim Tszyu has been regularly fighting for the last 3 years, that says a lot about Errol.” Andre Ward also expressed respect for Spence but added a realistic warning about the risks of returning after a long layoff at age 36 without a tune-up fight.

Bozy Ennis predicted that the fight would end in a stoppage, with Spence needing to move his head more to avoid taking shots. “I think it’s going to be a stoppage. Somebody getting stopped,” Bozy said. “And I’m going with Spence.” Robert Garcia, however, leaned toward Tszyu, arguing that Spence made the wrong choice by not taking an easier comeback fight first. “He doesn’t give tune-ups,” Garcia said. “He doesn’t know what he’s got left.” Keith Thurman described the matchup as a real test for both, with Tszyu holding the advantage of activity and Spence holding the advantage of pedigree.