Boxing is experiencing a massive resurgence in 2024, with the Saudi group behind Riyadh Season playing a significant role in powering many of the top cards. The sport has seen a mix of spectacular talents, polarizing personalities, engaging media outlets, and rivalries that have sparked an uptick in interest surrounding the sport. With a heavy Saudi influence, new networks entering the mix, and fights featuring some of the biggest names in boxing, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
Several significant cards have been confirmed between May and August, showcasing matchups with championship implications and exciting backstories. Some of the key fights include Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship, Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery for the Undisputed Junior Featherweight Championship, and Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. for the Vacant IBF Lightweight Championship.
Other notable fights on the schedule include Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship, Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk for the Vacant WBO Lightweight Championship, and Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall in the Junior Welterweight division. The lineup features a mix of title fights, intriguing matchups, and opportunities for fighters to showcase their skills on a global stage.
As the boxing calendar unfolds, fans can expect to see high-profile fights like Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship, Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang in the Heavyweight division, and Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin for the WBA Lightweight Championship. With a combination of established stars and rising contenders, the sport is set for an exciting few months filled with compelling matchups and dramatic moments in the ring.
Upcoming events include Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro for the IBF Junior Welterweight Championship, Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett for the WBO Junior Welterweight Championship, and Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez for the WBC Junior Bantamweight Championship. These fights offer fans a mix of styles, backgrounds, and storylines, adding to the overall excitement and anticipation surrounding the sport.
The upcoming schedule also features a highly anticipated bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul in the Heavyweight division, as well as a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship. With a diverse lineup of fights, including title bouts, grudge matches, and potential upsets, boxing fans have a lot to look forward to in the months ahead as the sport continues to capture the attention of audiences worldwide.
