Errol Spence Jr. Misses Scheduled TV Interview, Tszyu Reacts

Former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. left opponent Tim Tszyu waiting in a Sydney television studio on Thursday, failing to appear for a scheduled satellite interview just weeks before their high-stakes July 25 fight. The no-show has escalated tensions ahead of their catchweight bout in Australia, with Tszyu lashing out at the American fighter's attitude.

Tszyu, along with promoter George Rose and trainer Jeff Fenech, arrived at the Fox Sports studio at 8 a.m. for the planned segment. After more than an hour with no communication from Spence's camp in Texas, the broadcast proceeded without him. Tszyu used the airtime to deliver a scathing message, calling Spence a "diva" who is "living in his own little fairytale, thinking he runs the show." He vowed to make Spence pay for the disrespect in the ring. The incident follows Spence's refusal to shake Tszyu's hand at their initial press conference in Las Vegas in May.

Promoter George Rose called the snub disappointing but suggested it would serve as motivation for Tszyu. Trainer Jeff Fenech stated that Spence's attempts at psychological games had failed and that the Australian camp remained focused and ready for the fight.