A MEMORABLE Might noticed Canelo Alvarez and Vasiliy Lomachenko remind everybody they’re removed from completed, Naoya Inoue conduct one other symphony of destruction, Lauren Worth dazzle in her first world title win, Lawrence Okolie get his mojo again, Jack Catterall acquire redemption and Oleksandr Usyk create heavyweight historical past.
June begins off with a veteran promoter trying to educate his younger rival a lesson and finishes with an ageing champion trying to harm the popularity of one among boxing’s gifted new stars.
Boxing Information takes a have a look at what’s in retailer for June and picks out the most effective on provide from the following 30 days. And keep in mind to obtain the Boxing Information app and obtain ringwalk reminders for when all the large fights are about to start.Â
Date: Saturday, June 1
Venue: Kingdom Enviornment, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Occasion: Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 v 5
June begins with a five-fight card the place bragging rights are at stake for Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn. The actual winners, nevertheless, are the followers, with every combat containing its personal intriguing storyline and profession ramifications. Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang; Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois; Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams; Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball; Craig Richards vs. Willy Hutchinson. A listing of fights that previously would have been written down only for enjoyable. Now, it’s a actuality.
Is it value watching? Completely. Each combat is value switching off your cellphone for.
Date: Saturday, June 15
Venue: Selhurst Park, London
Occasion: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe 2
British boxing’s love affair with soccer stadiums continues on a busy night time for the game. First up is a rematch between the UK’s two finest cruiserweights who fought in a 10-round non-title combat 5 years in the past. That night time, Riakporhe acquired the nod. This time, Billam-Smith walks into enemy territory as WBO champion, trying to remind everybody why he’s the primary man at 200 lbs within the UK.
Is it value watching? A British rivalry, a soccer stadium, a world title… and the cruiserweights not often fail to ship. What’s to not love? Look out for an additional cruiser scrap on the undercard between Isaac Chamberlain and Jack Massey for the vacant European title.
June 15 is a busy night time for combat followers with three world title fights throughout three international locations (Left: Davis and Martin, Proper: Billam-Smith and Riakporhe)
Date: Saturday, June 15
Venue: Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Puerto Rico
Occasion: Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro
IBF super-lightweight champion Subriel Matias will get a Puerto Rican homecoming within the second defence of his title towards Australia’s Paro. The previous is constructing a popularity as one of the crucial fearsome males within the sport. His challenger is unbeaten in 24 contests and picked up the largest win of his profession in December towards Montana Love.
Is it value watching? Should you love huge punchers, then sure. All 20 of Matias’s opponents have retired, stopped or been knocked out. Paro is a worthy challenger, although, and able to successful.
Date: Saturday, June 15
Venue: MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment, Las Vegas
Occasion: Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin
One of many greatest attracts within the sport, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, will make his return 14 months after his win over Ryan Garcia. That marked a defining second within the profession of Baltimore’s Davis however outdoors points have stopped any momentum. He places his WBA 135lb title towards the Detroit-born Martin, who was as soon as tipped for nice issues.
Is it value watching? Davis is field workplace, and his absence prompts questions that want answering. The co-main occasion between David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk can be value your time.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Venue: Resorts World Enviornment, Birmingham
Occasion: Tyler Denny vs. Felix Money
Two of Britain’s finest middleweights headline a Matchroom card the place Ben Shalom will probably be hoping his man Denny can put one over on Eddie Hearn and his fighter Money. Ought to Denny succeed it is not going to solely be a successful first defence of his European title however proceed a feel-good story of a fighter who, in 2018 and 2019, misplaced to Reece Cartwright and Linus Udofia, respectively, when any concept of headlining an enormous UK present could have appeared unrealistic.
Is it value watching? Sure. The principle occasion options contrasting characters, and for Money, it is a must-win. As soon as tipped for giant issues, his profession has been hit by damage, inactivity, and private points. Look out for a possible thriller between Lewis Crocker and Conah Walker on the undercard.
Will Denny (far left) retain his European title? Will Rodriguez (far proper) take down Estrada?
Date: Saturday, June 29
Venue: Footprint Centre, Phoenix
Occasion: Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez
Rodriguez is carving out a profession for himself that at some point may go into the historical past books. The Texan has already crushed Carlos Cuadras, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Sunny Edwards. Now, he bids to reclaim the WBC tremendous flyweight title he vacated towards the under-appreciated Estrada. He, Chocolatito Gonzalez, Cuadras and Rungvisai have all been boxing royalty on the smaller weight courses however Rodriguez could eclipse each one among them.
Is it value watching? It’s a must-watch. Rodriguez appears to be like like a generational expertise who may develop into an all-time nice. Underestimate Estrada at your peril, although. Look out for the return of Sunny Edwards on the undercard towards Adrian Curiel.
Additionally in June…
Xander Zayas vs. Patrick Teixeira (June 8), Abass Barou vs. Macaulay McGowan (June 14), Lyndon Arthur vs. Liam Cameron (June 21), Quaise Khademi vs. Ryan Farrag (June 21), Rafael Espinoza vs. Sergio Chirino Sanchez (June 21), Pierce O’Leary vs. Darragh Foley (June 28), Lamont Roach vs Feargal McCrory (June 28), Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett (June 29).
