Upcoming Fights in the Boxing World
The world of boxing is witnessing a surge in exciting matches, with several notable fights lined up for the first semester. Recently, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have been making headlines, and their upcoming encounter is expected to be a thrilling prelude to their potential rematch.
Notable Matches in January and February
On January 24, the spotlight will be on Tokyo, where Naoya Inoue will face Ye Joon Kim. Although Inoue is a unified super bantamweight champion, the choice of opponent has raised some eyebrows, and a quick victory is anticipated.
In February, fans can look forward to the highly anticipated match between David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. on February 1. This light heavyweight fight promises to be an explosive encounter, with both contenders vying for a spot among the boxing elite.
The Rematch of the Year: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
The most anticipated rematch of the year is scheduled to take place on February 22, as Artur Beterbiev faces Dmitry Bivol once again. Their first duel was one of the best fights of 2024, and their reunion is expected to be just as thrilling. This event will also feature other notable matches, including Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker for the world heavyweight title, as well as Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield and Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov.
March Fights: Gervonta Davis and Teofimo Lopez Jr.
On March 1, Gervonta Davis will take on Lamont Roach Jr., while Sandor Martín is set to face Alberto Puello for the super lightweight world title, although the fight has not been officially announced yet. Later, on March 15, Teofimo Lopez Jr. will face Subriel Matias in another exciting matchup.
Upcoming Fights in May
In May, boxing fans can expect to see Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero and Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez, as part of another Ryadh Season event. Additionally, a notable fight between Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba is also on the horizon, promising to be an exciting encounter.