The biggest fight of 2024 is now in the rear-view after Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. The fight was another in the long list of massive showdowns that boxing has produced over the past few years.
A rematch between Usyk and Fury is now on the books, with the clash set for Dec. 21. The fight will again be held in Saudi Arabia, which has become the new home of the biggest fights in the sport.
Another big name got a big victory to kick off the summer stretch with Gervonta “Tank” Davis stopping Frank Martin in the eighth round of their June 15 bout. With the win, Davis retained the WBA lightweight title and kept himself in the driver’s seat for big fights down the road.
In a strange pairing that will intrigue a different audience, former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will meet in the boxing ring on July 6, a spiritual successor to their ceremonial BMF championship fight at UFC 244 in 2019.
Also set for the summer was one of the strangest, yet most intriguing fights on the boxing calendar, former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was set return to the boxing ring at age 58 against social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, on Netflix on July 20. Unfortunately, a medical issue for Tyson has forced the fight to be postponed to Nov. 15.
In a surprising twist, Paul decided to remain on the July 20 date and will face former UFC fighter and current bare-knuckle star Mike Perry in a dangerous bout for both men.
Note: This will be updated constantly with changes and additions.
2024 upcoming boxing schedule
Date | Location | Main event | Weightclass/title | Network |
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June 29 | Miami | Teofimo Lopez (c) vs. Steve Claggett | WBO junior welterweight title | ESPN |
June 29 | Glendale, Arizona | Juan Francisco Estrada (c) vs. Jesse Rodriguez | WBC junior bantamweight title | DAZN |
July 6 | Newark, New Jersey | Shakur Stevenson (c) vs. Artem Harutyunyan | WBC lightweight title | ESPN |
July 6 | Anaheim, California | Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal | Light heavyweights | Fanmio PPV |
July 13 | Philadelphia | Jaron Ennis (c) vs. Cody Crowley | IBF welterweight title | DAZN |
July 13 | Las Vegas | Janibek Alimkhanuly (c) vs. Andrei Mikhailovich | WBO, IBF middleweight titles | ESPN |
July 20 | Tampa | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry | Cruiserweight | DAZN PPV |
Aug. 3 | Los Angeles | Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov | Junior middleweights | TBD |
Nov. 15 | Arlington, Texas | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson | Heavyweights | Netflix |