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Errol Spence Jr.The long awaited return of boxing The former world champion said he is prioritizing his family, adding that it may not be closer than fans expect.
Spence Jr. has not fought since July 2023, when he suffered an injury First defeat of his professional career: one-sided loss to Terence CrawfordWho knocked down his fellow American three times en route to a ninth-round victory.
The fight for the undisputed welterweight titles took years and talk quickly turned into a rematch. However, Spence Jr. has not yet returned to the ring Crawford has won more world titles at two different weights – Including the undisputed super-middleweight belt in September, Courtesy of a stunning win against Canelo Alvarez,
Now, Spence Jr. has provided an update on his boxing future while speaking ahead of Lamont Roach Jr.’s fight with Isaac Cruz on Saturday.
“I’m taking care of my family,” Spence Jr. said. fight hub tv In San Antonio. “I’m with my kids. My son plays sports, my two girls play sports.
“I’ve been with my family, I’ve been with my fiancé, my mom and my dad – traveling around the world and just enjoying life. I’ll be back whenever I’m ready.”
Spence Jr., 35, won the unified welterweight title in his bout with Crawford, now 38, who had previously reigned as world champion for six years.
The fight was considered one of the greatest fights of the century, and many fans and pundits saw it as a 50–50 tie. However, Crawford eased to victory by knocking down his fellow southpaw once in round two and twice in round seven. Crawford, still undefeated, eventually sealed the stoppage in the ninth round.
Spence Jr. is perhaps best known for his wins against Shawn Porter, Kell Brook and Mikey Garcia. In 2021, he was supposed to box the great Manny Pacquiao, but had to pull out of the fight due to a detached retina.
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Spence Jr. underwent surgery for an eye injury, which doctors apparently said may have been caused by the boxer’s infamous car accident.
In 2019, the Texan was hospitalized after crashing his Ferrari in his hometown of Dallas, where his vehicle flipped several times and Spence Jr. was thrown from the vehicle.
Spence Jr. survived the incident without any broken bones but lost his teeth and suffered facial injuries. He was charged with drunken driving, but avoided jail, instead receiving probation.