There is no doubt that 2023 will be one of the craziest Boxing years ever witnessed. From the epic battle between Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia to the undefeated fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul, we have seen it all so far, and the year is still only halfway through.
With the announcement of mega fights like Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, this year is showing no signs of stopping.
The upcoming boxing matches in July and August also are set to set the stage on fire. Let's check out the upcoming Top 5 Boxing fights and where to watch it in the UK.
Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr - July 29
The Welterweight division is finally set to have its dream undisputed match after years of building up for this moment.
Following his move up to the welterweight division in 2018 and being able to get his hands on the WBO title, Terence Crawford will finally face Errol Spence for the undisputed title.
They are both undefeated boxers and will fight at 147 pounds after big negotiations have been taking place since 2022. The fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The details of the fight are as follows:
- Date: 29th July 2023
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Where to watch: TNT Sports Box Office
- PPV Price: £19.95
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz - August 5
Since stepping into the ring, Jake Paul has brought all the hype to boxing. Paul's impressive boxing abilities have proved everyone wrong about him being a one-time boxer.
Paul had been tipped to fight Tommy Fury again for a rematch earlier this year but has since switched to UFC maniac Nate Diaz instead.
The duo have been going back and forth on social media for years, but they will battle at American Airlines Center on 5th August. The details of the match are
- Date: 5th August 2023
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Texas
- Where to watch: DAZN PPV
- PPV Price: £19.95
Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte - August 12
Almost eight years after their last fight, Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will square off again. The last time they met, Joshua knocked out Whyte in the seventh round to win the British heavyweight title. The tables have turned for both boxers now that time has passed.
A couple of rough years due to the loss to Usyk have left Joshua looking for a comeback. After a lacklustre victory against Jermaine Franklin in April, he will be back in the ring. The details of fight are:
- Date: 12th August 2023
- Venue: O2 Arena, London
- Where to watch: DAZN PPV
- PPV Price: £26.99
Callum Smith vs Artur Beterbiev - 20th August
There will also be some big fights in the light-heavyweight division in August. A British favourite, Callum Smith, will face off against the Russian Artur Beterbiev for the unified light-heavyweight world titles.
So far, Smith has been scintillating since he stepped up from middleweight to light-heavyweight.
Both boxers will weigh 175 pounds and the bout will last 12 rounds. The fight will take place at the Videotron Center in Quebec City, Canada. The details of fight are:
- Date: 20th August 2023
- Venue: Videotron Center, Quebec City, Canada
- Where to watch: Sky Sports and Sky Go
- PPV Price: Sky customers can watch for free, but a one-day pass costs £11.99 or £34.99 per month.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois - 20th August
The battle between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title had been expected to take place this year, but things have turned out differently for Usyk. He is set to take on Daniel Dubois in an exciting contest in August.
Since last year, Usyk has not fought and is itching to show why he is one of the best heavyweights at the moment. Though the Ukrainian is still undefeated, Dubois will not be a runaway winner. As of right now, Daniel Dubois holds the WBA's regular heavyweight title.
- Date: 26th August 2023
- Venue: Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland.
- Where to watch: TNT Sports PPV
- PPV Price: £24.95
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