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.
Chris Eubank Jr will have to overcome a hostile reception when taking on Welsh warrior Liam Williams in Cardiff on Saturday night. However, the 32-year-old seems to have the same ice-cold temperament as his famous father and is fancied to silence the home supporters.
Keith Thurman has been out of action since July 2019 but still commands pay-per-view status for his comeback bout versus Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. Both fighters are former world champions looking to secure another title shot and an all-action contest is on the cards.
Gary Russell is a hot favourite to successfully defend his WBC featherweight title against Mark Magsayo in Atlantic City this weekend. The 33-year-old American claimed this belt back in 2015 and has seen off five subsequent challengers, including a couple of future world champions.
After Tommy Fury’s frustrating withdrawal through illness, Jake Paul will now have an intriguing rematch with Tyron Woodley in Florida. Paul won their first bout via a split decision but was troubled at times by the punching power of ex-UFC welterweight champion Woodley.
Artur Beterbiev is a hot favourite to successfully defend his IBF and WBC light-heavyweight titles against Marcus Browne in Montreal. Browne is a worthy challenger with a 24-1 record but Beterbiev is expected to extend his 100 per cent pro record with a 17th straight win.
Devin Haney is expected to come through the fourth defence of his WBC lightweight title when facing Joseph Diaz in Las Vegas. The Dream has boxed his way to three straight points wins and can secure another decision against his mandatory challenger at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will attract plenty of betting interest for their mid-December grudge match at Amalie Arena in Florida. YouTube sensation Paul has been a big box office hit but now faces a real test of his talent against the younger brother of heavyweight champ Tyson.
Caleb Plant has shown Canelo Alvarez little respect in the build-up to this weekend’s clash and could be made to pay for that brashness in Las Vegas. The winner will be crowned as the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world and Canelo is a hot favourite to prevail.