A High-Stakes Return to the Ring
The Errol Spence comeback fight is set for March 29, 2025, in Las Vegas, where he will face Sebastian Fundora in a junior middleweight bout that could define the next phase of his career. After nearly 20 months away from the ring, Spence is stepping up in weight, hoping to reestablish himself as one of boxing’s elite.
His last fight ended in a devastating loss to Terence Crawford, leading many to question whether Spence can still compete at the highest level. Now, he’s got a chance to prove the doubters wrong. But is this too big of a challenge after such a long layoff?
Read more on Spence’s last fight
Why This Fight Matters
After suffering a ninth-round TKO against Crawford in July 2023, Spence took a long break from the sport. The loss was a wake-up call—he wasn’t just beaten, he was dominated.
Now, he’s making his return in a much bigger weight class, facing an opponent with a significant height and reach advantage. If Spence wins, he claims the WBC junior middleweight title and silences the critics. If he loses, serious questions will arise about whether he can still compete with the best.
Why Spence vs. Fundora is a crucial fight
Sebastian Fundora: A Nightmare Matchup?
Spence isn’t easing back into boxing—he’s diving straight into deep waters against Sebastian Fundora, the newly crowned WBC junior middleweight champion.
At 6’5½”, Fundora is an awkward, aggressive fighter who overwhelms opponents with volume punching and relentless pressure. His latest victory over Tim Tszyu showed his toughness and ability to withstand heavy shots while breaking down his opponents.
For Spence, who has never fought someone with this kind of height and reach, the challenge is massive. He’ll need a near-perfect strategy to navigate Fundora’s unique style.
More on Fundora’s rise in the junior middleweight division
Spence’s History of Comebacks
Spence has already proven his resilience in the past.
- 2019 Car Accident: After surviving a horrific crash, many thought he’d never fight again. A year later, he returned to defeat Danny Garcia.
- 2021 Eye Injury: A detached retina forced him to pull out of a fight against Manny Pacquiao, but he bounced back to stop Yordenis Ugas and unify the welterweight division.
This time, though, the odds feel steeper. A two-year layoff, a jump to a new division, and a younger, bigger opponent create a perfect storm of challenges.
How Spence overcame past setbacks
What’s at Stake in This Comeback Fight?
This is a make-or-break moment for Spence. A win puts him in immediate title contention at 154 lbs, but a loss could mark the beginning of the end of his career at the elite level.
Adding to the drama, the WBO has refused to sanction this fight for their title, citing Spence’s inactivity. That means only the WBC belt is on the line, which raises even more questions about where Spence stands in the division.
Why the WBO refused to sanction Spence vs. Fundora
Can Spence Shock the Boxing World?
Spence has made a career out of proving people wrong, but this challenge is unlike anything he’s faced before. Can he overcome 20 months of inactivity, move up in weight, and defeat one of the toughest rising stars in the sport?
What do you think? Will Spence reclaim his spot at the top, or is Fundora too much for him at this stage? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your take.
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