In 2023, boxing experienced the awareness of almost every significant fight that fans had actually been demanding. One of the greatest battles that didn’t emerge was a face-off in between WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and IBF, WBA and WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk to figure out the very first indisputable heavyweight champ of the four-belt period.
Although the fight did not concern fulfillment in 2023, it has now end up being the emphasize of the 2024 boxing calendar. Fury and Usyk are set up to deal with each other in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 18, with all 4 heavyweight world titles on the line. Originally, the fight was set for Feb. 17, however Fury suffered a cut in sparring simply weeks before the fight, causing a post ponement.
Both fighters get in the bout after dealing with difficulties in their 2023 projects. Usyk was come by Daniel Dubois, however the referee considered the shot a low blow, enabling Usyk to recuperate and ultimately stop Dubois in Round 9. Fury, on the other hand, had a hard fight in October when his unbeaten record remained in risk against previous UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou. Although Ngannou scored a knockdown and won a number of rounds, Fury handled to protect a split choice triumph. While Fury’s title was not on the line, a loss would have been humiliating for him, considering he was anticipated to control the fight.
Another substantial face-off is set to happen in the summer season in Saudi Arabia, as an undeniable light heavyweight champ will be crowned. Unified titleholder Artur Beterbiev will deal with WBA champ Dmitry Bivol on June 1, with all 4 titles at stake.
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Following Teofimo Lopez Jr.’s dull triumph over Jamaine Ortiz on Feb. 8, the boxing schedule is anticipated to decrease for a little while before a flurry of significant battles in the spring and early summertime.
Note: This schedule will be continuously upgraded with modifications and additions.
2024 Boxing schedule
| Feb. 15 | Commerce, California | Joseph Diaz vs. Jesus Perez | Junior welterweight | DAZN |
