2025 has supplied loads of nice fights, with Oleksandr Usyk turning into 2x undisputed heavyweight champion, and Katie Taylor as soon as once more defeating Amanda Serrano. We even have a number of intriguing bouts nonetheless to return, and plenty of rumoured matchups teased. Regardless of August being a quieter month, listed here are three fights to stay up for within the August boxing schedule.
Boxing Schedule: Three Fights to Look Ahead to in August
Boxing Schedule: Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte – August 16
The largest struggle in August is Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) vs Dillian Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) in Riyadh. This intriguing heavyweight contest will headline an Esports World Cup Battle Week struggle card. The whole card will probably be broadcast dwell on DAZN in over 200 nations.
Whyte will convey loads of expertise to the ring, and can look to ‘outdated man’ Itauma. The 20-year-old has dazzled up to now, knocking out 10 of his 12 opponents. His devastating energy was on show in opposition to Mike Balogun, scoring three knockdowns on the best way to his second-round stoppage win. Since shedding to Tyson Fury, Whyte has gained three straight fights, although every got here in opposition to opponents ranked beneath Itauma. “The Physique Snatcher” might want to ship a career-best efficiency to cease the Itauma practice.
Yankiel Rivera vs. Angelino Cordova – August 23
Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) just lately signed for Most Helpful Promotions and is now set to make his promotional debut in opposition to Angelino Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) on August 23 at Caribe Royale Orlando. The bout will probably be proven dwell on DAZN and would be the greatest take a look at of Rivera’s skilled career. Rivera is a formidable counter-puncher, whose finest wins have come in opposition to Andy Dominguez Velasquez, Victor Efrain Sandoval and final day out in opposition to the American Angel Gonzalez.
Jack Rafferty vs. Mark Chamberlain – August 23
The final struggle on our August boxing schedule is an intriguing one, with Jack Rafferty (26-0, 17 KOs) vs Mark Chamberlain (17-1, 12 KOs), who will conflict for the British and Commonwealth tremendous light-weight titles at Planet Ice, Altrincham, dwell on DAZN.
Chamberlain was using excessive, showing on Riyadh Season playing cards as Turki Alalshikh’s favorite fighters. Nevertheless, a defeat to Josh Padley derailed his momentum. He has fought as soon as since then, beating Miguel Angel Scaringi.
Rafferty has confirmed to be heavy-handed and a critical menace to anybody within the tremendous light-weight division. Chamberlain, for his half, additionally carries loads of energy and picks his punches impressively.
