It’s another massive Cinco de Mayo weekend in boxing. The former unified world heavyweight champion is now training alongside Canelo Alvarez and Ryan Garcia under the esteemed guidance of Eddy Reynoso, as he prepares to return for a clash against Chris Arreola in California. also endured a dramatic fall from grace in the rematch loss. Having scaled the dizzy heights of heavyweight supremacy with his stunning upset victory over Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr. Chris Arreola (May 1st)ĭignity Health Sports Park, California, USA has been calling for the higher profile names, such as Canelo Alvarez, but must first deal with the threat at hand in Manchester. will return to the ring after over a year of inactivity, as he welcomes the challenge of Manchester’s Marcus Morrison.Īfter a training recent link-up with the legendary Roy Jones Jr. Marcus Morrison (May 1st)Ī post shared by Chris Eubank Jr super-middleweight fighter Chris Eubank Jr. In one of the most anticipated women’s fights in recent times, former amateur rivals Katie Taylor and Natasha Jonas will collide in Manchester for the Irish star’s undisputed lightweight titles. The Russian is regarded by many as the leading man in the division but a showdown with compatriot and current unified champion Artur Beterbiev could lie on the horizon with an impressive triumph on the road here. WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will finally make his return to the ring on the Chisora-Parker undercard, as he defends his belt against British challenger Craig Richards. Joseph Parker (May 1st)Ī packed Sky Sports Box Office card from London will be headlined by a heavyweight battle between Dereck Chisora and Joseph Parker.īoth men are aiming to get their careers back on track in what is likely to be an all-action clash as the top of the bill in the English capital. The Belfast fighter’s latest opponent has already secured shock victories over fellow Irishmen TJ Doheny and David Oliver Joyce previously but he will be confident of avoiding a derailing defeat and edging towards a super-bantamweight title bout. Ireland’s latest boxing star Michael Conlan is hot on the trail of a world title and he will look to take another positive step closer to a shot at the gold with victory over tough upset-specialist Ionut Baluta. The unbeaten contender is hoping to emulate his older brother Charlie Edwards in becoming a world champion but holds a tough task ahead of him against an experienced South African champion. Sunny Edwards (April 30th)Ī post shared by O So Sho super-flyweight champion Sunny Edwards will drop down divisions in order to contest reigning IBF flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane for his crown in London. Can he keep the streak alive? Moruti Mthalane vs. The American-Puerto Rican prodigy has so far stopped all 16 of his opponents inside the opening stanza and is now chasing the all-time consecutive first-round record. Middleweight knockout sensation Edgar Berlanga will look to maintain his incredible first-round stoppage streak when he next faces off with Demond Nicholson. It’s the latest instalment of boxing’s famous Mexico versus Puerto Rico rivalry, as WBO featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete defends his title against former Prospect of the year Christopher Diaz. ‘Boo Boo’ has been untroubled throughout his reign so far and a triumph here can potentially set up a more prosperous match-up against the likes of Gennadiy Golovkin or Jermall Charlo down the line. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, USAĬurrent WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade will make the fourth defence of his title against rejuvenated Welsh challenger Liam Williams. Ben Askren, former WBA light-welterweight champion Regis Prograis returns to the ring to face Ivan Redkach with the aim of securing a victory that will edge him closer towards another world title shot. YouTube star Jake Paul will continue his controversial transition into professional boxing with another high-profile match-up against former USA Olympic wrestler and UFC contender Ben Askren.Īfter scoring a 2nd-round viral-sensation knockout victory over NBA veteran Nate Robinson last October, Paul is aiming to move to 3-0 as a pro against recently retired MMA fighter Askren - who previously reigned as ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight champion. Boxing is finally starting to return to a sense of normality following on from the setbacks and delays of the global pandemic.Īs fans are steadily being allowed back into venues and restrictions are gradually lifted, the big match-ups are continuing to be made this year.īOXRAW outline the upcoming 2021 boxing schedule ahead of many more high-profile fights throughout the calendar year.
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