Roy Jones Jr. Says Errol Spence Jr. 'Still Has the Glow'

A New Start Roy Jones Jr. Enters the Picture

After officially parting ways with longtime trainer Derrick James, Spence welcomed an iconic set of eyes into his gym: Roy Jones Jr.

Jones flew to Dallas to work with the former champion, and according to him, Spence didn’t look like a man whose prime was gone. Quite the opposite.

“He looked good very good,” Jones told FightHype.

“I seen that glow in him again. It made me feel good.”

Spence, now 35, has flirted for years with a move to 154 pounds. If the comeback does materialize, Jones believes there’s plenty left to build on both mentally and physically.

The Door Is Wide Open at 154

Even after a long inactivity stretch, the suitors remain. The names are big. The stakes are real.

Potential opponents calling him out include:

• Vergil Ortiz Jr. — who called Spence his “dream fight.”

• Sebastian Fundora — the 6-foot-6 WBC champion looking for marquee names.

• Jermell Charlo — whose history with Spence goes back to shared camps and mutual respect.

And even after his loss to Crawford, Spence’s résumé and drawing power still command attention. In a division always searching for clarity, he remains a compelling variable.

Roy Jones Jr.: “I Loved Working With Errol”

Though their sessions were limited, Jones said the chemistry and potential was unmistakable.

“I loved working with Errol,” Jones said. “Errol is always fun to work with.”

The Hall of Famer made it clear he would welcome a full-time partnership should Spence decide that the comeback is on.

Jones has recently taken on select projects and he believes Spence belongs back on the stage with major names, not in the shadows.

Is the Return Real?

Spence hasn’t confirmed whether he will fight again, but those close to him say his competitive instincts have been reigniting.

He’s healed physically. He’s removed himself from the media cycle. And for the first time in more than a year, he has quietly begun testing the waters of training with a new mentor.

A return at 154 wouldn’t just draw interest it would shake the division’s entire landscape.