The doubts continued and only grew stronger. By July 29, it will be two years since Errol Spence Jr. last stepped into the boxing ring. The heartbreaking loss to Terence Crawford visibly took a toll on the former unified welterweight champion. On top of that, a combination of medical concerns and other undisclosed reasons delayed any concrete plans for a comeback. But now, few rumors in the boxing world suggest Spence Jr. might finally be gearing up for a return.

Hope surged through the boxing world when reports surfaced about a potential matchup with Sebastian Fundora being close to finalized. The two fighters had been somewhat linked since last year. To recap, Spence Jr. moved up to 154 pounds, and Fundora had scored a high-profile win over Tim Tszyu. But as quickly as those talks sparked excitement, they fizzled out. A few weeks ago, Fundora defended his title against Chordale Booker. Fans continue to wonder if the Spence rumors were just another false start. Nevertheless, the unconfirmed reports of Spence Jr.’s return were enough to send a few fans from the boxing community into a frenzy.

Comeback talk heats up as insider claims Errol Spence Jr. could be back

Boxing news page @BrunchBoxing dropped a ‘🍨 Scoop Alert.’ Their Twitter post read, “The prevailing sentiment among those close to the situation is that former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. will make his long-awaited return to the ring in the summer.”

Allegedly, Errol Spence is ‘NOT’ retired. To set the record straight, much of the confusion stemmed from a cryptic post he made last year around the time the Fundora matchup rumors heated up, writing, “Might be the last time you see me.”

Understandably, that stirred speculation about his retirement. But just a few months later, he clarified: he’ll be back when he’s ‘ready.’ So the latest news only adds further more suspense to the news surrounding Errol Spence and his potential return.

Let’s check what a few of the followers said when they came across the report.

Will Spence Jr. return, or is it more false hope?

One fan tied the news to other ongoing chatter, tweeting, “So the Barrios “RUMORS” actually has some “legs” 😂.” That’s a nod to the many rumors about a clash between Spence Jr. and current WBC champion Mario Barrios, especially following recent comments from Barrios’ trainer that added fuel to the fire.

Another fan had a more cautious take: “Probably an easy comeback fight. I wonder at what weight, tho? 147 might not be a good idea coming off a long layoff.” It’s a valid concern. The Crawford fight, where Spence was overwhelmed, took place at welterweight. Since then, he’s moved up to 154. A tune-up fight makes sense, but reentering at the wrong weight could be risky.

Still, others were simply hopeful. One loyal supporter wrote, “Hope this is true.” Despite criticism in the wake of his loss to Crawford, Spence Jr. continues still has some loyal fans. His fans want to see him back in the spotlight before he considers retirement for good.

Another echoed similar emotions, saying, “I’m a Spence Jr. fan. 2nd best in his era at 147 is a serious achievement. Just hope he’s coming back for the right reasons at the right weight.” Many still rank him highly in terms of raw skill and past accomplishments. But with the light middleweight division now stacked with talent, Spence Jr. will have to move forward carefully.

Of course, not everyone is buying into the hype. One user was skeptical: “We heard this before… He ain’t doing shit.” Can’t blame them for the negative response. Things had progressed to such a degree that many believed Spence Jr. was done with boxing for good.

If the Barrios matchup rumor is true, it could be a crazy comeback. But there’s a twist. To fight Barrios, Spence would likely have to return to 147 pounds. If he wins, what’s next? Does he stick around to face dangerous contenders like Jaron Ennis or Brian Norman Jr.?

Or does he move back up to 154 and go after bigger names like Fundora or Vergil Ortiz Jr., who has previously teased a potential clash with Spence? Only time will tell. But as fans wait, one thing’s clear: Errol Spence Jr.’s next move, if it happens, could mostly be the final chapter of his magnificent career.

Should Spence take a tune-up fight, jump straight into the deep end, or walk away with his legacy intact?