Upcoming Boxing Lineup for 2025: Canelo Alvarez squares off against Terence Crawford, while Naoya Inoue faces Murodjon Akhmadaliev in scheduled matchups
Get ready, boxing fans! The second half of 2025 promises an exciting lineup of matches featuring some of the biggest stars in the sport. Here's a rundown of the key fights to look forward to.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford
On September 13, Las Vegas will host the highly anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford for the undisputed super middleweight title (WBC, IBF, WBA & WBO). Crawford is moving up to super middleweight to challenge Alvarez, making this a must-watch event [1][5].
Naoya Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev
Just a day after Canelo Alvarez's fight, on September 14 in Nagoya, Japan, Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight title against Murodjon Akhmadaliev [1].
Joshua Buatsi vs. Zach Parker
In the light heavyweight class, Joshua Buatsi and Zach Parker will face off on November 4 in Manchester, England [1].
Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis (Exhibition)
On November 15 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, we have an exhibition match between Jake Paul and undefeated lightweight WBA champion Gervonta Davis. This cross-weight class bout between Paul (Cruiserweight, 199 lbs) and Davis (135 lbs) is sure to be a spectacle [2].
David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde
In another exciting light heavyweight match, David Benavidez will defend his WBC title against Anthony Yarde on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [1][5].
Ricky Hatton vs. Eisa Al Dah and Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso
December will see two significant fights. Ricky Hatton will take on Eisa Al Dah at middleweight, while Naoya Inoue will defend his WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF junior featherweight titles against Alan Picasso. The locations for these fights are yet to be announced [3].
Other Notable Matches
The junior middleweight match between Yoelvis Gomez and Edwine Humaine Junior, and the match between Yoenis Tellez and Abass Baraou, both streaming on DAZN, will take place on August 22 and 23 in Orlando, Florida, respectively. Meanwhile, Jack Rafferty and Mark Chamberlain will square off in a junior welterweight match on August 23 in Altrincham, England, also streaming on DAZN [4].
Manny Pacquiao made a successful return to the ring at 46, fighting WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a draw. Rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma won with a first-round knockout against Dillian Whyte [6].
This lineup covers some of the biggest stars, including Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in super middleweight, Naoya Inoue defending his junior featherweight titles, and the high-profile crossover exhibition between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis across very different weight classes [1][2][3][5].
| Date | Fighters | Weight Class / Title | Location | Notes | |--------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------| | Sept 13, 2025 | Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford | Super middleweight (Undisputed) | Las Vegas, USA | Crawford moves up in weight | | Sept 14, 2025 | Naoya Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev | Junior featherweight (Undisputed) | Nagoya, Japan | | | Nov 4, 2025 | Joshua Buatsi vs. Zach Parker | Light heavyweight | Manchester, England | | | Nov 15, 2025 | Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis (Exhibition) | Cruiserweight vs. Lightweight | Atlanta, USA | Exhibition match, Netflix | | Nov 22, 2025 | David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde | Light heavyweight (WBC title) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | | | Dec 2, 2025 | Ricky Hatton vs. Eisa Al Dah | Middleweight | TBA | | | Dec 27, 2025 | Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso | Junior featherweight (Titles) | TBA | |
[1] Boxing Scene [2] ESPN [3] BBC Sport [4] DAZN [5] Netflix [6] The Guardian
