🔥 The Glow is Back: Roy Jones Jr. Says Errol Spence "Looked Very Good" in Training

🔥 The Glow is Back: Roy Jones Jr. Says Errol Spence "Looked Very Good" in Training

Former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. is reportedly training for a highly anticipated comeback, and he has found a major, Hall-of-Fame cheerleader in the form of Roy Jones Jr.

Jones, who recently flew to Dallas to work privately with Spence, confirmed in interviews that the former champion "looked very good" and still possesses the championship "glow" necessary to compete at the elite level, nearly two and a half years after his brutal loss to Terence Crawford.

I. A Fresh Voice in Spence's Corner

Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs) has been out of the ring since his one-sided stoppage defeat to Crawford in July 2023. Since that time, he has officially split with his longtime trainer, Derrick James, and has been testing the waters of a return, including appearing ringside at a recent fight in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jones's visit to Dallas came at a crucial time for the 35-year-old Spence, who is contemplating a move up to the Junior Middleweight (154 lbs) division.

• "I Seen That Glow": Speaking to FightHype.com, Jones emphasized the mental and physical shape of Spence: “He looked good, he looked very good to me. I seen that glow in him again. It made me feel good.”

• The Psychological Lift: Jones, a fighter who himself faced major adversity and career setbacks, believes the most important thing is for Spence to get back on track: “I just want to help him get going and see what I can do... You’re not judged by how you go down. It’s by how you get up.”

• Enjoyed the Chemistry: While Jones has not formally committed to being Spence's full-time trainer, he praised their initial work, stating, “I loved working with Errol. Errol is always fun to work with.”

II. The 154-Pound Path and Potential Opponents

Spence has long struggled to make the welterweight limit of 147 lbs, and his next fight is widely expected to be at the new 154-pound division.

His name still commands massive attention, and Jones's comments fuel the speculation regarding his potential comeback opponents:

Potential Opponent	Status / Context
Vergil Ortiz Jr.	Called Spence his "dream fight" after his recent victory; the potential for a major all-Texas showdown.
Sebastian Fundora	Current WBC/WBO Junior Middleweight Champion; a title shot against the tall, rangy champion is a high-risk, high-reward option.
Jermell Charlo	Former undisputed champion at 154 lbs; a fellow Dallas fighter with a long-standing, respectful rivalry with Spence.

Despite his brutal loss to Crawford, the market for a returning Errol Spence remains extremely strong. Jones's vote of confidence suggests that the former champion is serious about proving his critics wrong and ending his career on his own terms at a more comfortable weight class.