There are a number of substantial boxing fights coming up over the next few months, including undisputed title clashes and stimulating rematches. While the first half of the year brought us incredible moments like Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ KO of Frank Martin and Oleksandr Usyk’s decision win over Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era, the months ahead are full of fights that could overshadow those substantial moments.

There’s the highly anticipated Usyk-Fury rematch, the return of Canelo Alvarez — in the next chapter of the Mexico-Puerto Rico boxing rivalry — against Edgar Berlanga, and another rematch between two of the best fighters in women’s boxing history, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. And we could see another first in the four-belt era: an undisputed lightweight heavyweight champion.

Whether it’s the knockouts, the boxing skills, or the fierce fighting style that someone enjoys watching, there’s something for everyone. Let’s take a look at five of the most intriguing fights on the boxing calendar between now and December.

1. Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol (October 12 on ESPN+ PPV)

The two lightweight heavyweight champions may have a lower profile than the likes of Alvarez and Fury, but fight fans have been waiting a long time for this one. We had to wait even longer, as the fight was pushed back from June after Beterbiev suffered a torn meniscus during training.

This is a fascinating clash of the best fighters in this weight class: Bivol (23-0, 11 KO), a clever and wise boxer, versus Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KO), a ruthless fighter who can knock out 100 percent of the time.

You wonder if Beterbiev’s injury will be a deciding factor in this fight, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Bivol will enter the fight full of confidence after earning his first knockout victory in 10 fights, a sixth-round TKO over Malik Zinad in June. Bivol, 33, also has a history of pulling off upset victories over Alvarez. His move could prove pivotal against the 39-year-old Beterbiev, who has stopped every one of his professional opponents.

2. Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 (December 21 on DAZN PPV)

Usyk nearly stopped Fury in the 9th round of their undisputed heavyweight title fight in December and it will be fascinating to watch how the rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia plays out. Can Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) beat Fury by split decision and stop him? Or will Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) come up with a strategy to get his revenge?

Fury, 36, is a shrewd fighter and knows what changes he needs to make. Remember, he was winning the fight halfway through when Usyk, 37, started to find success.

This could be Usyk’s last fight in the heavyweight division. He has said that the heavyweight division is too hard to maintain and that he may return to the cruiserweight division, where he reigned as the undisputed champion.

It could also be Fury’s last fight if he loses by knockout. There has been much talk of Fury fighting English rival Anthony Joshua next May, but if he suffers a devastating defeat to Usyk, his second in a row, he may consider retirement to avoid the humiliation of losing to AJ.

Fury will have no shortage of motivation or heart, but can he handle Usyk’s speed and movement?

3. Daniel Dubois vs. Anthony Joshua (September 21 on DAZN PPV)

The Brits’ clash, scheduled for Wembley Stadium in London, is full of drama. Both are powerful boxers, and a knockout seems likely. Joshua has bounced back from losing two world title fights to Usyk by decision and has three straight knockout wins, making him the odds-on favorite against Dubois (-550 at ESPN BET).

Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) was sensational in his quick demolition of former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in March, and in the fight against Dubois, expect him to land his right hook whenever he sees an opening, just like he did against Ngannou. Filip Hrgovic was able to land a right hook on Dubois last June before Dubois stopped him in round 8. That victory earned Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) the interim IBF belt, which was upgraded to the full title after undisputed champion Usyk dropped it in June.

Dubois, 26, looked vulnerable but risky. In the Usyk fight, Dubois’ team argued he scored a legitimate knockdown in Round 5 when he hit Usyk with a body shot that sent him to the floor in pain, but the punch was ruled a low blow. Usyk won by stoppage in the ninth round, but Dubois revived his career with TKO victories over Jarrell Miller and Hrgovic.

However, Joshua, 34, is another step forward and many expect him to become a three-time champion in spectacular fashion.

4. Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 (November 15 on Netflix)

Netflix is ​​getting involved in the substantial boxing world with a thriller in the sequel. The two heavyweights will face off again after Taylor won their April 2022 clash by split decision to defend her undisputed lightweight title. Some thought Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs) was unlucky not to win by decision, and she has since reeled off five straight wins, four of which at featherweight. The fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will be the co-main event of Jake Paul taking on legendary former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The Taylor-Serrano rematch will take place at junior welterweight, which is significant because Serrano, a 35-year-old seven-division champion, has fought in lighter weight classes for most of her career. Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will be stronger and more accustomed to the weight class after coming off a career-best victory in a majority decision over Chantelle Cameron in November. The victory made Taylor the undisputed junior welterweight champion and avenged her only professional loss, which came in May 2023 against Cameron.

Taylor, 38, showed she was far from finished in her last fight and could win hands down this time. Serrano will look to employ her speed in what could be the last truly great fight for these two women’s boxing legends.

5. Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga (September 14 on Prime Video PPV)

Canelo’s defense of his three super middleweight titles at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is not a fight many would have preferred. Boxing fans would like to see him fight David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford, the long-reigning welterweight champion who just moved up to capture the junior middleweight belt.

Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) began his career with 16 consecutive first-round knockout wins, but went three years without a knockout win until he knocked out Padraig McCrory in February. Berlanga, 27, is younger and has power, but doesn’t pose the same threat as recent Canelo opponents like Jaime Munguia and Jermell Charlo.

Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) was stripped of his IBF title in July, but he’s still the biggest star in boxing. The 34-year-old Mexican has faced a slew of substantial names in his career, from Floyd Mayweather to Gennady Golovkin. This fight with Berlanga just doesn’t excite everyone. But Canelo will be looking to score his first knockout win in almost three years. That’s a good reason to tune in. You don’t know how many more nights like this we have left with Canelo.

Other engaging fights that didn’t make it into the top five:

• Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Super Middleweight (August 17 on ESPN and ESPN+)

• Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny for Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight championship (September 3 on ESPN+)

• Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer, 10 rounds, for Ryan’s WBO women’s welterweight title (September 27 on ESPN/ESPN+)

• Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis, 12 rounds, junior welterweight (October 26 on DAZN)