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The fights we want to see: Usyk-Parker, Teofimo-Rolly and Joshua-Paul?
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11 months agoon
After the weekend, in which Oleksandr Usyk confirmed his status of the best pound fighter for pounds in the world, demolishing Daniel Dubois in five rounds, and the only boxing master Many Pacquiao, returned four years from the ring in a majority draw against Mario Barrios, we turned to the boxing calendar in 2025.
Canelo Alvarez and Terenka Crawford, the two best fighters in the world, will meet in the greatest fight of the year on September 13 in the undisputed championships of super medium weight. But what are other potential great fights that are waiting for the rest of 2025 and later?
Nick Parkinson divides its wish list and explains why these duels should be made.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joseph Parker
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Like Oleksandr Usyk became a heavyweight champion again
Look at the numbers of victory Oleksandr Usyk over Daniel Dubois at the Wembley stadium.
Before we can potentially get into the trilogy with Tyson Fury, Usyk can take advantage of the fight to set it up, and the fight with a friend of Fury Parker – a must see WBO – does it nicely.
Fury confirmed last Saturday in London that he would return to this sport, but only next year. Fury has not fought since the loss of Usyk in December 2024.
Usyka’s next fight will therefore win for him and establish a fight of fury. Frank Warren from Queensberry Promotions, who promotes Parker, likes the idea of Parker, a former WBO master who challenges another challenge.
Parker (36-3, 24 KO) trains from Fury in Morecame, England and revived his career with coach Andy Lee after losing to Joe Joyce in 2022. Since now, Parker produced the best results of his career, including a broad decisive victory over the former WB champion, Deontay Wilder in 2023. Parker, who created two defense of the WBO belt before he lost him in the fight for the unification of the title with Joshua in 2018, is more experienced than other high -ranking pretenders, such as Fabio Wardley, Moses Ituma and Agit Kabayel.
Kabayel (26-0, 18 KO), WBC heavyweight champion, calls Usyk to face and has a convincing case after the victory of KO over Zhang and Frank Sanchez. But the relationship between Parker and Fury, which would assist build a potential fight with the Usyk Vs. trilogy. Fury, and the fact that the utyk must fight with the Parker next to keep the WBO belt makes Parker a better option.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolando “Rolly” Romero
These two were the biggest winners of the Times Square surreal boxing card in May and it is a logical struggle to make both progress towards the peak of the crowded semi -quiet division. This is a good duel between the technical features that Lopez has compared to the harsh power and unpredictability that Romero displayed in Modern York.
Lopez (22-1, 13 KO), WBO-secondary weight master, made a better performance on this Modern York card, defeating Arnold Barboza Jr. A unanimous decision, and in the face of Romero would be a good first step in semiconductor weight.
Also on this Romero card (17-2, 13 KO) he caused a great shock when he dropped Ryan Garcia with his left hook on his way to a unanimous winning decision with stern nervousness for the “ordinary” semi-edible WBA title. It was the latest return of Romero’s career, in which he lost by detaining in a airy and younger title of welterweight from Davis and Isaaca Cruz, winning the win thanks to the controversial break against Ismael Barroso for the title of WBA Junior Welter Wweight two years ago, and then accelerate the division for the greatest. Winning in your career.
Romero Brawling Style could play the hands of a skilful boxer, such as Lopez, but Romero’s victory over Garcia showed that it can also disrupt polished boxers.
This is a fight that would attract attention because of a garbage conversation, to which both are susceptible, and there is a story about a sparring session between them in 2017, which will be visited again. It is a competition that will be built into the injury that is selling.
Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul
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If this happens, and Joshua, a two -time world champion, will seriously talk about it, give up his ID, fighting with a less competitive opponent of lucrative payment.
Joshua (28-4, 24 KO) has not fought since he was abandoned four times in the fifth defeat of KO with Daniel Dubois in September in September, IBF. The elbow surgery is expected to stop Joshua by the end of this year.
Paul, rotated in YouTuber-Boxer, has high trust after his June victory over Julio Emperar Chavez Jr., but Chavez has long gone and has never been at the level at which Joshua operated. Joshua is experiencing a loss, but Paul must again observe what Joshua did to the former UFC Master Francis Ngannou only two fights ago in March last year. Joshua is not washed and should fight better opponents such as Dubois, Ituma, Wardley and even Deontay Wilder. But the fight with Paweł would cause global interest and this is a fight that Joshua should easily win.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Conor Benn
In the case of Benna vs. Chris Eubank Jr. In Jeopardy, not an event on September 20, according to plan, an English boxer could look for an alternative great fight, and the WBC Lightweight Stevenson champion would be an fascinating option.
Stevenson (23-0, 11 KO) would have to enhance from airy to the junior semi-edited weight to face Benne (23-1, 14 KO), who in April lost his unanimous decision about Eubank in the fight for medium medium weight.
While Stevenson has the advantage that he is a more qualified boxer after an outstanding amateur career, Benn, who had only a brief amateur career, will benefit from the size. This is a classic boxer meeting vs. Slugger.
Stevenson leaves a comical and aggressive performance vs. William Zepeda at the beginning of this month. Despite this, it can be a comical construction with lots of social media.
Benn could be tempted to face Stevenson when he is waiting to see if the rematch from Eubank will occur, or his dream fight with Gervont “Tank” Davis can become a reality in 2026.
Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron
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Taylor defeats Serrano for the third time to end the trilogy
Katie Taylor wins most of the decision to defeat Amanda Serrano for the third time and preserving the title.
Taylor does not seem to be interested in this, but many fans are and this is the most logical next fight for Irish, if he decides to box. When asked about the potential fight with the trilogy with Cameron, Taylor said Cameron must prove himself again before the meeting.
“I think Chantelle must see if he can sell the arena of 1000 places first; I think I earned more than it really deserves,” Taylor said after winning the decision on Amanda Serrano on July 11.
After all arguments with three wins in the Serrano trilogy, Taylor should consider the third meeting with Cameron, the only woman who defeated her in professional ranks. Taylor may also consider retiring after an outstanding amateur and professional career, and after he helped change the popularity of women’s boxing.
After the resolution of Taylor’s competition with Serrano Cameron, he is now the biggest rival of Taylor. Taylor (25-1, 6 KO), the undisputed champion of the welterweight champion, is the number 2 in the ESPN rankings for pounds, and Cameron (21-1, 8 KO), Master of WBC periods, is No. 4.
Cameron inflicted the only defeat of Taylor with the decision of the majority in May 2023, before Taylor also took revenge as a winning majority in November 2023.
“I was told that I would fight the winner of Katie versus Amanda because I am the transient champion of WBC,” said Cameron ESPN recently. “[But] I am not saying, however, that I am sure that the third fight against Katie, because the trilogy fight with her should have been a long time ago. “
This fight is probably based on whether Taylor decides that her career is already completed, but if this happens, it would be one of the most anticipated fights in women’s boxing in what is left of the year.
Jai OPTETIA vs. Gilberto Ramirez
Opetoa, the IBF champion, has been the dominant ruler in the circuitous scale for several years, but now he has a stern rival in his crown in Ramirez, who united the titles of WBA and WBO.
The fight between the two in the fight for union with three lanes would bring a sporadic headlight to the weight ward, which attracts less attention than other weight classes.
This is the most logical option for OPTETAI (28-0, 22 KO) differently than a heavyweight indicator, and both warriors dream of achieving the unquestionable status that could start a career in heavyweight, as for Oleksandr Utyk.
“I’m fed up with all excuses and delays,” said Odetaa, referring to Ramirez, after Claudio Squeo’s jaw broke in the KO win in the fifth round in June. “I respect what Ramirez achieved, but I know I’m at a different level.”
Ramirez (48-1, 30 KO) also defended the title last month, with a unanimous victorious decision over Yuniel Dorticos. However, Ramirez was more impressive when he dominated Chris Billam-Smith in the struggle of unification in November last year.
Ramirez may be tempted to fight if the duel with WBC champion David Benavidez does not materialize.
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Trainer Robert Garcia Predicts Devin Haney vs. Shakur Stevenson Fight: ‘With a Very Slim Edge’
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June 14, 2026
Esteemed coach Robert Garcia provided his expert opinion on a potential clash between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, who have verbally agreed to meet at the 144-pound catchweight division.
There are rumors that both American stars will be joining Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, apparently with the intention of clashing under the promotional banner.
While nothing has been confirmed, the pair regularly exchange information on social media, and Haney has verbally agreed to drop 3 pounds below his preferred fighting weight.
“The Dream” won the WBO welterweight title in November, becoming a three-division world champion dethroning and unanimously overtaking Brian Norman Jr.
Earlier this week, however, the WBO confirmed that Haney would be stripped of his belt if he fought Stevenson at the 144-pound catchweight division, as the 27-year-old had been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis.
However, if they do end up facing off at 144 pounds, top trainer Garcia said Fighting Hub TV that he will favor the WBO super-lightweight champion the least.
“Honestly, I think it’s a great fight for both of them. They both fight very astute – they don’t handle each other [many] mistakes.
“The first one to make a mistake, the second one will take advantage of it. It’s a tough fight. With a very miniature difference, I probably think Shakur [would win]. He’s too astute.
“What I like about Haney is that he’s willing to take a risk. He’d be willing to take that risk and I think Shakur benefits from that [of his mistake]”
Stevenson became a four-division world champion when he dethroned Teofimo Lopez in January with a unanimous majority victory in his first appearance at 140 pounds.
That’s why the 28-year-old is reluctant to face Haney at 147 pounds, where his opponent would have a significant size advantage.
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Robert Garcia wants another fight for Jesse Rodriguez before his fight with Naoya Inoue
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3 hours agoon
June 14, 2026
“The ideal idea would be to have another fight,” Garcia said, discussing Rodriguez’s future. “Now he’s felt it for the first time. Plus, Vargas is a little taller, clumsy, and has difficulty with speed. Medina is very sturdy, so it would be a great test.”
Garcia’s comments came after Rodriguez’s bantamweight debut. The veteran trainer explained that his fighter had gained valuable experience against a naturally larger opponent and could benefit from another fight before potentially moving up to the 122-pound weight class.
“Three pounds may not seem like a lot to someone who just runs, but in boxing it makes a substantial difference,” Garcia said. “So for me the perfect idea would be to organize another fight.”
These comments contradict Hearn’s assessment of the situation.
“If we don’t do this soon, we will probably miss the boat,” he added. Hearn said, referring to a possible Rodriguez-Inoue clash.
Inoue, who turned 33 in April, remains one of boxing’s biggest attractions and one of the top fighters in the sport. The Japanese star currently competes at super bantamweight, which is four pounds heavier than his modern home of Rodriguez, who weighs in at 118 pounds.
Rodriguez himself seemed ready for whatever direction his team chose.
“Whatever my team says,” Bam Rodriguez said. “Whatever they throw in front of me, I’ll say yes.”
The fight between Rodriguez and Inoue has long been viewed as one of the most exhilarating future fights in the sport. However, Garcia’s comments suggest that Team Rodriguez may be considering whether an extra season at bantamweight could improve Bam’s chances of fighting the biggest fight of his career

Robert Segal is a boxing reporter at Boxing News 24 with over a decade of experience covering fight news, previews and analysis. Known for his first-hand reporting and in-ring perspective, he delivers trustworthy coverage of champions, challengers and emerging talent from around the world.
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Mike Tyson tells Oleksandr Usyk to face one fighter next: ‘We’re waiting for you’
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5 hours agoon
June 14, 2026
Mike Tyson urged Oleksandr Usyk to face one of his closest rivals instead of an immediate rematch with Rico Verhoeven.
The Ukrainian is clearly considering his options after his last outing, which ended with: a somewhat controversial 11th round victory over Verhoeven.
Surprisingly, Usyk found himself in a competitive battle with the former kickboxer, whose only previous professional boxing match allowed him to stop the journeyman in the second round of their 2014 meeting.
As such, Verhoeven was considered the clear underdog, but he nonetheless put in a commendable performance last month, staying in contention with the heavyweight champion for 10 completed rounds.
Then the Dutchman suffered a knockdown, and referee Mark Lyson waved him off, and his intervention took place after the signal.
Despite both pairs calling for an immediate rematch, Usyk was ordered to defend his WBC title against mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel.
As the WBC “interim” champion, Kabayel has been waiting for his chance to win the full title since stopping Zhilei Zhang with a sixth-round body attack in February 2025.
And although the 33-year-old has shown considerable patience during this time, he is clearly feeling increasingly frustrated with the situation, so much so that he posted social media clip “Iron Mike” demanding that Usyk defend the WBC, IBF and WBA titles against him.
“Usyk, we’re waiting for you, brother. We need you, Usyk. We need this money, baby. Come get it.”
Usyk must now decide whether to face Kabayel, who has established himself as the most deserving contender, or to relinquish the WBC belt and pursue a rematch with Verhoeven.
Alternatively, he can simply hang up the gloves and, at the age of 39, embark on a brilliant career.
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