Errol Spence Jr. Withdraws From Manny Pacquiao Fight Due To Torn Retina
Errol Spence Jr. has been forced to withdraw from his Aug. 21 fight with Manny Pacquiao due to a retinal tear in his left eye. Organizers announced the withdrawal on Tuesday. “Spence discovered that he had a torn retina during a pre-fight medical examination by the NV State Athletic Commission in Las Vegas on Monday,” organizers said on Twitter. “He flew back home to Dallas, TX on Tuesday and will have surgery to repair the tear on Wednesday.” “I was excited about the fight and the event,” Spence said in a news release. “Unfortunately, the doctors found a tear in my left eye and said I needed ...