Upcoming Boxing Matches in 2025: Canelo Alvarez faces Terence Crawford, Moses Itauma squares off against Dillian Whyte
Upcoming Boxing Schedule: Major Matches and Broadcast Networks
Get ready, boxing fans! The 2025 boxing season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several high-profile matches scheduled across various networks. Here's a rundown of some key events and their associated broadcast networks.
September 6, 2025 - Lorente vs. Collins will take place at a time to be announced on DAZN.
September 13, 2025 - Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight title against Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. This highly anticipated match will air on Netflix, subject to confirmation. In addition, Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will fight for the vacant IBF welterweight title on the same day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and will be broadcast on DAZN.
October 11, 2025 - Dave Allen will face Arslanbek Makhmudov at Sheffield Arena, UK, on DAZN.
October 17, 2025 - Conway vs. Liddard will take place on DAZN.
November 1, 2025 - Buatsi vs. Parker will take place at a time to be announced on DAZN.
November 15, 2025 - Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn II in a rematch, subject to confirmation, on DAZN PPV.
November 22, 2025 - David Benavidez will defend his WBC light heavyweight title against either Lawrence Okolie or Anthony Yarde, pending opponent confirmation, on DAZN.
Earlier in the year, notable fights include Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull in Riyadh on DAZN PPV and Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas on ESPN/ESPN+.
DAZN is a major platform for many fights, including Allen vs. Makhmudov, Crocker vs. Donovan, Buatsi vs. Parker, Conway vs. Liddard. Netflix will host the major Canelo vs. Crawford super-fight on September 13, a notable departure from usual networks. Showtime, ESPN, Fox are also active broadcasters, but no major scheduled fights have been reported yet. Pay-Per-View (PPV) usually through DAZN for big rematches like Eubank Jr vs Benn II.
Recent notable fights include Shakur Stevenson retaining his title with a win over William Zepeda, and Hamzah Sheeraz becoming a top super middleweight contender with a TKO of Edgar Berlanga. Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight title against Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14 in Nagoya, Japan, on a network to be announced. Jack Rafferty and Mark Chamberlain will compete in a junior welterweight match on August 23 in Altrincham, England, on DAZN.
Manny Pacquiao made a successful return to the ring at 46, though he did not win against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios and instead battled to a draw. Oleksandr Usyk achieved undisputed heavyweight championship status after knocking out Daniel Dubois in five rounds. The rematch between Usyk and Dubois was for the undisputed heavyweight championship, marking the second time Usyk had achieved undisputed status. Katie Taylor retained her undisputed junior welterweight title after her trilogy match with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden.
Stay tuned for more updates as broadcasting rights and exact event dates are confirmed!
- In the upcoming boxing season, fans can anticipate the junior boxer Lewis Crocker's bid for the IBF welterweight title against Paddy Donovan on September 13, 2025, to be broadcast on DAZN.
- The highly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn II, scheduled for November 15, 2025, will reportedly air on DAZN PPV, offering viewers a chance to witness another potential victory for one of the fighters.
- The undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue will defend his title against Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14 in Nagoya, Japan, although the network for this exciting victory-deciding fight has yet to be announced.
