Manny Pacquiao's fight against Errol Spence Jr was called off due to an eye injury, and Spence is thankful for the cancellation, calling it a 'blessing in disguise'.
What happened?
Errol Spence Jr was set to face Manny Pacquiao, but an eye injury during sparring forced him to withdraw from the fight.
The injury was severe enough that Spence's doctor warned him that if he got hit in the eye the right way, he could be blind in that eye.
Why it matters for Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is now chasing another feat, hoping to break his own record as the oldest welterweight champion of all time, having last held the WBA welterweight title at the age of 42.
Pacquiao lost the title to Yordenis Ugas, who stepped in as a challenger when Errol Spence Jr pulled out.
What comes next?
Errol Spence Jr returns to action against Tim Tszyu next month, ending a three-year stretch of inactivity with an intriguing test up at super-welterweight.
Spence's fight against Tszyu will be his first since his withdrawal from the Manny Pacquiao fight.
And Spence is looking to make a statement in his return to the ring, after a long layoff.
But the road to recovery was not easy for Spence, who had to deal with the aftermath of his eye injury.
So he took the time to heal and now feels ready to take on Tszyu.
The fight against Tszyu will be a tough test for Spence, who has not fought in three years.
Spence's doctor had warned him that if he got hit in the eye, he could be blind, and Spence is thankful that he did not take the risk.
As he prepares to face Tszyu, Spence is focused on putting on a good show and proving that he is still a top contender.
With a win over Tszyu, Spence could set himself up for a potential rematch against Manny Pacquiao.
But for now, Spence is just taking it one fight at a time, and looking to make a statement in his return to the ring.
The fight against Tszyu will take place next month, and Spence is ready to put on a show.