We have plenty of action to look forward to this week. Multiple world-level contests and prospects headline fight cards around the globe, culminating in a weekend brimming with knockout potential and meaningful matchups. Here’s an overview of the biggest boxing bouts to watch:
Heavyweight rising star Richard Torrez Jr. takes on Italy’s Guido Vianello in the Top Rank headliner. The unbeaten southpaw from Tulare, California, is coming off a string of dominant performances throughout 2024 and looks to keep his perfect record intact. Vianello aims to disrupt Torrez’s momentum and build on his most recent success - a TKO of Arslanbek Makhmudov last August.
In the co-feature, Lindolfo Delgado meets Elvis Rodriguez in a super lightweight clash. The undercard features a lightweight showdown pitting Abdullah Mason against Giovanni Cabrera. ESPN+ will cover this event.
Kazakhstan’s own Janibek Alimkhanuly makes a triumphant homecoming, defending his unified IBF and WBO middleweight titles against Anauel Ngamissengue. Alimkhanuly, based in Oxnard, California, has steadily built a reputation as one of the most skilled 160-pounders in the sport, showcasing a potent blend of technique and power. The Congolese-French contender Ngamissengue faces his stiffest challenge yet in pursuit of his first major championship. ESPN+ will cover this event too!
Former interim WBO heavyweight champion Joe Joyce returns to the ring following a setback last July, when he dropped a unanimous decision to veteran Derek Chisora. Standing in his way is Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic, who lost by TKO to Daniel Dubois in his bid for the interim IBF title last June. Both men will be hungry for redemption in a Queensberry Promotions event labeled “Heavy Impact.”
The winner could move one step closer to a world title opportunity, making this matchup a crucial juncture for both heavyweights. Viewers can watch this event on DAZN.
Rounding out the weekend, Tim Tszyu looks to rebound after back-to-back losses in 2024 against Bakhram Murtazaliev and Sebastian Fundora. He faces Michigan’s Joseph Spencer in a 10-round super welterweight bout. Spencer, who has won three straight since suffering a TKO defeat to Jesus Ramos two years ago, aims to secure the biggest victory of his career and stake his claim in the talent-laden 154-pound division.
The U.S. broadcast is slated to be on Prime Video, while Australian viewers can catch the fight live on Kayo.
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