Boxing schedule 2023: All major fights including Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and Floyd Mayweather

2023-04-22  
Boxing fights schedule 2023

The 2023 boxing calendar is shaping up to be an action-packed year, with exciting bouts and remarkable title defenses on the horizon. The heavyweight division is set to showcase thrilling world title action, featuring Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and Anthony Joshua.

The Heavyweight Titans

Tyson Fury: WBC Heavyweight World Champion

Fury remains the WBC heavyweight world champion, gearing up to defend his title in the coming months.

Anticipated Fights in 2023

As we kick off 2023, here's a list of some of the major fights scheduled to take place:

April Showdowns

  • April 22, Cardiff, UK - Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn

    • Shavkat Rakhimov vs. Joe Cordina (IBF Super-Featherweight World Title)
  • April 22, Las Vegas, USA - PBC by Al Haymon and Golden Boy Promotions by Oscar De La Hoya

    • Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia (136lbs Catchweight)
    • David Morrell Jr. vs. Yamaguchi Falcao (WBA 'Regular' Super-Middleweight Belt)
    • Gabriel Rosado vs. Bektemir Melikuziev 2 (Super-Middleweight)

May Matchups

  • May 6, Birmingham, UK - BOXXER by Ben Shalom

    • Joshua Buatsi vs. Pawel Stepien (Light-Heavyweight)
  • May 6, Jalisco, Mexico - Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn

    • Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO Super-Middleweight World Titles)
  • May 13, Wembley Arena, London, UK - Misfits Boxing by KSI

    • KSI vs. Joe Fournier (Weight TBC)
    • Deji vs. Swarmz (Weight TBC)
  • May 13, Las Vegas, USA - PBC by Al Haymon

    • Alberto Puello vs. Rolly Romero (WBA Super-Lightweight World Title)
  • May 20, Dublin, Ireland - Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn

    • Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO Super-Lightweight World Titles)
    • Terri Harper vs. Cecilia Braekhus (WBA Super-Welterweight World Title)
  • May 20, Las Vegas, USA - Top Rank by Bob Arum

    • Devin Haney vs. Vasyl Lomachenko (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO Lightweight World Titles)
    • Oscar Valdez vs. Adam Lopez 2 (Super-Featherweight)
  • May 27, Manchester Arena, UK - Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn

    • Mauricio Lara vs. Leigh Wood 2 (WBA Featherweight World Title)
    • Jack Catterall vs. Darragh Foley (Super-Lightweight)
  • May 27, Belfast, UK - Top Rank by Bob Arum

    • Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Michael Conlan (IBF Featherweight World Title)
  • May 27, Bournemouth, UK - BOXXER by Ben Shalom

    • Lawrence Okolie vs. Chris Billam-Smith (WBO Cruiserweight World Title)

June and July Highlights

  • June 3, Detroit, USA - Salita Promotions by Dmitry Salita
    • Claressa Shields vs.Hanna Gabriels (WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO Middleweight World Titles)
  • June 10, New York, USA - Top Rank by Bob Arum

    • Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez (WBO Super-Lightweight World Title)
  • June 10, London, UK - BOXXER by Ben Shalom

    • Adam Azim vs. Aram Fanyan (Super-Lightweight)
    • Viddal Riley vs. Anees Taj 2 (Cruiserweight)
  • June 24, New York, USA - Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn

    • Edgar Berlanga vs. Jason Quigley (Super-Middleweight)
  • June 24, Venue TBC, USA - PBC by Al Haymon

    • Carlos Adames vs. Julian Williams (WBC 'Interim' Middleweight Belt)
  • July 1, Sheffield, UK - Matchroom Boxing by Eddie Hearn

    • Dalton Smith vs. Sam Maxwell (British and Commonwealth Super-Lightweight Titles)
  • July 25, Tokyo, Japan - Ohashi Promotions by Hideyuki Ohashi

    • Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue (WBC and WBO Super-Bantamweight World Titles)

August Attractions

  • August 5, Dallas, USA - MVP by Jake Paul
    • Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz (185lbs Catchweight)

These are just some of the exceptional fights lined up for the 2023 boxing season, and fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch these skilled athletes compete for glory.

Devin Haney: The Undisputed Lightweight World Champion

Devin Haney, the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO lightweight world champion, is set to defend his titles against Vasyl Lomachenko in a highly anticipated bout on May 20.

Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue: A Must-Watch Fight

The battle between Stephen Fulton and Naoya Inoue for the WBC and WBO Super-Bantamweight World Titles is considered one of the best fights in boxing and is set to take place on July 25.

As 2023 unfolds, the boxing world is bracing for an exhilarating year of intense competition and unforgettable matchups. Keep an eye out for these fantastic fights, and don't miss the chance to witness history in the making.