September & Beyond: A Packed Schedule of Championship Boxing You Won’t want to Miss
The fall boxing calendar is absolutely brimming with exciting matchups, title fights, and rising stars ready to make their mark. From transatlantic clashes to highly anticipated showdowns in North America and Asia, thereS something for every boxing fan. Let’s break down the action, month by month, so you can plan your viewing schedule.
September: A Global Blitz of Boxing Action
September kicks off with a flurry of activity across multiple continents, setting the stage for a thrilling end to the year. Here’s a look at the key dates and fights:
September 6: dublin & Manchester – A night of Domestic Battles
First, in Dublin, Ireland, Michael Conlan faces Jack Bateson in a 10-round featherweight contest.
Meanwhile, in Manchester, England, Ben Marksby clashes with Senan Kelly in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.
Glenn Byrne will battle charly Lopez over 8 rounds in the junior middleweight division.
Dean Walsh is set to take on Jamil Elo, also in an 8-round junior middleweight fight.
Kevin Cronin and Grant Dennis will square off in a 6-round super middleweight contest.
Paul Loonam is scheduled for a 6-round junior featherweight fight, with his opponent yet to be announced. Gerard Hughes will compete in a 4-round junior featherweight bout, also against an opponent to be steadfast.
September 13: the big One – Las Vegas, Belfast & Germany
This date is a boxing bonanza, offering choices for fans worldwide.
Las Vegas (Netflix): All eyes will be on Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford as they compete for Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight championship in a 12-round spectacle. This is a truly massive fight with significant implications for the sport. Belfast, Northern Ireland (DAZN): Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will battle for the vacant IBF welterweight title in a 12-round main event.
Ishmael Davis will face Caoimhin Agyarko in a 10-round junior middleweight contest.
Tyrone McKenna and Dylan Moran will go head-to-head in a 10-round welterweight showdown.
Niedersachsen, Germany: Sarah Bormann defends her WBO women’s strawweight title over 10 rounds against an opponent yet to be named.
Piergiulio Ruhe will compete in a 12-round junior middleweight fight, with his opponent still to be confirmed.
Ahmad Ali will take on Joshua Nyanzi in a 10-round junior middleweight bout.
Maxim Kaptil and Jonny Martinov will clash in a 10-round junior welterweight contest.
September 14: Japan – Championship doubleheader
Japan delivers a night of world-class boxing, headlined by two title fights.
Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed junior featherweight championship against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in a 12-round battle. You’ll want to catch this one – Inoue is a phenomenal talent.
Yoshiki Takei will defend his WBO bantamweight title against Christian Medina Jimenez over 12 rounds. Yuni Takada and Ryusei Matsumoto will compete in a 12-round strawweight fight. Yudai Murakami will face Taiga Imanaga in a 10-round lightweight contest.
Ei Go and shunpei Ohata will battle in an 8-round junior featherweight fight.
Toshiki Shimomachi will take on Han Sol Lee in an 8-round junior featherweight bout.
Taisei Ayano and Yusuke Nawa will compete in a 4-