Boxing continues to roll on in 2021. After a tough 2020 that noticed many stars both not compete or compete simply as soon as, the brand new yr has seen a handful of fighters already seen ring time with massive success.
Look no additional than the pound for pound king himself, Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican celebrity accomplished his takeover of the tremendous middleweight division with a thudding knockout of Caleb Plant in November to turn into the primary undisputed champion in that division’s historical past. A raucous 12-month run that noticed him choose up 4 huge wins already has him because the consensus choose for Fighter of the Yr as soon as once more.
And plenty of within the boxing neighborhood had been shocked when WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas outpointed legend Manny Pacquiao to retain his title in August. Regardless of the struggle being made final minute due to an harm to unified titleholder Errol Spence Jr., many anticipated Pacquiao, 42, to have the ability to deal with enterprise in opposition to the Cuban. Pacquiao subsequently introduced his retirement from boxing to give attention to a presidential run in his native Philippines.
Plus, Oleksandr Usyk shocked many along with his dazzling efficiency in opposition to Anthony Joshua to assert the unified heavyweight championships. Usyk took a call over the champion in London and threw a wrench into any plans for a heavyweight unification bout after Joshua invoked his computerized rematch clause.
As the tip of the yr nears, boxing seems to be going out with a bang.
The light-weight division continues its red-hot run within the closing weeks of the yr. After Geroge Kambosos scored one of many greatest upsets of the yr in outpointing Teofimo Lopez to assert the unified titles at 135, each Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis made their case to be subsequent in line to face the Aussie with sturdy performances. Now, the previous undisputed champ, Vasiliy Lomachenko, will get his probability within the highlight when he takes on former titleholder Richard Commey on Dec. 11. Plus, WBC bantamweight champ Nonito Donaire is again on the identical evening when he takes on Reymart Gaballo.
Under is a working checklist of boxing essential occasions for the 2021 yr.
Be aware: This can be up to date consistently with adjustments and additions.
| Dec. 11 | Carson, California | Nonito Donaire (c) vs. Reymart Gaballo | WBC bantamweight title | Showtime |
| Dec. 11 | New York | Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Richard Commey | Lightweights | ESPN |
| Dec. 18 | Tampa, Florida | Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley | Cruiserweights | Showtime PPV |
| Dec. 18 | Manchester, England | Derek Chisora vs. Joseph Parker | Heavyweights | TBD |
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