An all-British bout between current world champion Tyson Fury and former title holder Anthony Joshua is close to being agreed and our great infographic takes a look back at the hardest workers in the history of heavyweight boxing.
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin do battle again in Las Vegas this weekend for the third and likely final time. As we explain in our in-depth infographic, the pair have met twice before, firstly in 2017 when the outcome was a split draw and again in 2018 when Alvarez got the decision from the judges.
On September 17, the third fight in the trilogy between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will finally take place, four years after their last meeting. We’ve looked at how the previous two fights unfolded – and what they’ve been up to since – to predict how the final chapter will end.
Savannah Marshall versus Claressa Shields has been tagged the biggest rivalry ever to come from women’s boxing and a cracking contest is on the cards. However, we reckon Hartlepool’s Marshall will prove just too strong for her American foe in this middleweight championship fight.
Anthony Joshua is rated a value bet to gain revenge over Oleksandr Usyk in their fascinating Rage on the Red Sea rematch in Saudi Arabia. AJ surrendered his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles to the Ukrainian in London last September but can learn the lessons of that defeat.
Social media sensation turned boxer Jake Paul may have bitten off more than he can chew by taking on Hasim Rahman Jr in New York. The son of a two-time world heavyweight champion, Rahman has won 12 of his 13 pro fights after previously competing in over 100 amateur bouts.
Derek Chisora has waited over six years for a second crack at Kubrat Pulev, but we fear it will be repeat not revenge when they meet in London. The pair first clashed in Germany in May 2016 for the European heavyweight title, with Pulev prevailing via a split decision.
George Kambosos and Devin Haney will battle it out to be crowned undisputed lightweight champion of the world in Melbourne. Australian ace Kambosos will defend the WBA, IBF and WBO belts he took off Teofimo Lopez, while American Haney puts his WBC title on the line.
Canelo Alvarez is expected to add yet another belt to his bulging trophy cabinet by beating WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. The undisputed super-middleweight kingpin steps up a division again, yet should not be troubled by an opponent untested at elite level.
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are expected to put on quite a show in what is the biggest-ever women’s boxing match in New York. The WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF lightweight titles will be on the line at Madison Square Garden and this bout is set to go right down to the wire.
Tyson Fury fights in Britain for the first time in almost four years when taking on Dillian Whyte at Wembley and will be keen to put on a show for his fans. The Gypsy King defends his WBC heavyweight title and will also aim to make Whyte pay for his lack of effort in promoting this bout.
Gennady Golovkin looks a worthy favourite to win this weekend’s ‘Big Drama in Japan’ middleweight unification match with Ryota Murata. IBF and IBO champion Golovkin won’t be taking WBA kingpin Murata for granted but may just have the nous to wear down his opponent.
It is safe to say that 2022 has already been an interesting year for sports, with Tom Brady’s retirement and surprise return one of the highlights as he plans a famous sporting comeback. Six weeks after announcing that he was finally quitting the NFL at the age of 44, the last ball he threw was purchased at auction for over half a million dollars.
Kell Brook versus Amir Khan has come a few years too late but still represents a fascinating grudge match for punters to work out. Both fighters are now 35, have had some damaging defeats and are coming back from lengthy lay-offs, so this is clearly a tricky conundrum.