Boxing Calendar 2025
The boxing calendar for 2025 promises to showcase some thrilling matchups across multiple venues, offering fans numerous opportunities to catch top-tier action. Key fights slated for December this year include showdowns on both sides of the globe, with a particularly notable heavyweight clash as Anthony Joshua overwhelmed Jake Paul in six rounds in a match that took place in Miami, Florida.
Upcoming Fights
December 20: Various bouts will be aired by BBC Three starting at 19:30 GMT from Leeds, featuring Callum Simpson versus Troy Williamson for the European, Commonwealth, and British super-middleweight titles, alongside several undercard matches. The earlier fights will be available on BBC iPlayer from 18:00 GMT, including matches like Ellis Ward against Jake Jon Cleary in the welterweight division. Across the globe in Accra, Ghana, Craig Richards will face Dan Azeez in a light-heavyweight contest.
December 21: Lagos, Nigeria will host a heavyweight match-up between Lawrence Okolie and Ebenezer Tetteh, plus a fight featuring Tony Yoka against Patrick Korte.
December 27: The event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is already generating buzz, as the talented Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super-bantamweight championship against Alan Picasso, with other matchups set to highlight the card, including Willibaldo Garcia defending his IBF super-flyweight title against Kenshiro Teraji.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Following the rich lineup of 2025, January 2026 will kick off with Amanda Serrano defending her WBA & WBO featherweight titles against Reina Tellez in San Juan, Puerto Rico, while other major bouts include Subriel Matias facing Dalton Smith in Brooklyn and heavyweight prospects Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin throwing down in Manchester.
Noteworthy Results from 2025
Several fights in January 2025 highlighted the shifting dynamics in the boxing scene. Among the notable outcomes, Jai Opetaia scored a stunning stoppage victory against David Nyika for the IBF cruiserweight title in Queensland. Meanwhile, Caroline Dubois kept her title against Jessica Camara in Sheffield despite a draw, and Callum Simpson demonstrated his prowess by halting Steed Woodall in a mere two rounds for the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight belts.
This competitive environment has led to an exhilarating atmosphere in boxing, with future matchups promising to maintain momentum and engage both casual fans and hardcore enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for both results and schedules, as they unfold in this unpredictably exciting sport of boxing.
