A fighter’s legacy is often defined by their willingness to take on all comers, and for Errol Spence Jr., that now means a potential trip to Australia for a high-stakes clash with Tim Tszyu this July. It seems, despite being 36, Spence still wishes to prove there is still boxing left in him.

That direction became clearer following an update from Dan Rafael, who, based on information from reliable sources, revealed that the former unified welterweight champion will face Tim Tszyu in Australia.

“Per sources, the Tim Tszyu-Errol Spence junior middleweight fight is being planned for Sunday afternoon, July 26, in Australia, which means a Saturday night, July 25, broadcast in the U.S.,” the veteran journalist tweeted.

That initial report quickly gained weight with a follow-up from BoxingScene, indicating the fight is all but finalized.

“BoxingScene confirmed through an official connected to negotiations that former three-belt welterweight champion Spence will venture to Australia to meet that country’s native son, former 154 lbs. titleholder Tim Tszyu, in an expected Prime Video pay-per-view on July 26 in Australia—July 25 in the US,” the piece read.

Even before these updates, signs of the Spence-Tszyu matchup had begun to surface. The two exchanged light-hearted barbs on social media after Tszyu defeated Albanian Denis Nurja in a hard-fought battle earlier this month.

“Look, if I feel like I’m up for it, man,” he said during the post-fight interview. “I feel like I’m up for it. This guy (Nurja) was tough, you know, no excuses, but I think me and Errol Spence’s going to be one hell of a fight. You know, it’s a banger. You know how I am. I don’t go take a backward step. So, if he wants to meet me at the front, bring it on. You know what they say: catch the big fish. Let’s go fishing.”

That exchange drew a quick response from Errol Spence. You think sh*t sweet? I’m do you so bad!” the former champion tweeted.

Tim Tszyu’s decision to revamp his entire corner also lines up with the update on the Errol Spence Jr. fight.

Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr. close in

To prepare for the challenge, which could put him back in the championship race, he has brought in Jeff Fenech, arguably the greatest boxer to come out of Australia.

“I know what type of training Jeff provides and the style he brings,” Tszyu told Fox Sports recently. “The comfort that he made me feel was something that I needed. I had that with Pedro in Miami, but I was just away from home.”

“We haven’t started camp yet; we’re still waiting for the (Spence) fight to be 100 percent confirmed, and then we’re good to go. This combination, the Tszyus and the Fenechs, is something that’s going to be remembered, not just in boxing history but in sporting history, because it’s been a long time in the making.”

Those adjustments come after a stretch that tested his standing.

The losses to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev have put a mark on his previously well-earned reputation as one of boxing’s foremost finishers.

Things did not improve when Fundora forced Tszyu into a corner retirement last July. So, considering those setbacks, the Australian has to prepare thoroughly for the task ahead, which is a daunting one.

Unlike him, Spence has barely stepped into the ring since the loss to Terence Crawford three years ago. Moreover, the Tszyu fight would mark his debut at 154 pounds. Taking that into account, along with the fact that he would be facing Tszyu in front of the latter’s home crowd, puts the odds against him.

That said, ruling out Spence completely would be premature. Thirty-six months are more than enough for an experienced fighter to reset his game. With the right mindset and training, as some reports suggest that Spence is back in the gym, he will be looking at the Tszyu challenge with a fresh perspective.

It shapes up as a defining moment for both fighters. For Spence, it is a chance to prove he still belongs at the top level. For Tszyu, it is an opportunity to turn home advantage into a statement and show that his rebuild is already taking hold.