Biggest Boxing Events of 2023: Top 10 Upcoming Fights

2. Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia, April 22nd, Las Vegas, USA

It’s a rarity in modern boxing that you get two of the best boxers in a weight class coming face-to-face in their prime, but that’s what happened when Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia squared up in Las Vegas in April. The fight delivered on its pre-match promise, with Davis cementing his status at the top of the division with a seventh-round knockout victory. 

3. Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder, May 6th, Guadalajara, Mexico

Billed as ‘The King is Coming Home’, Alvarez vs Ryder will see the former defend his WBA(Super), WBC, IBF and WBO super middleweight titles in his home country of Mexico. Alvarez is heavily favoured to deliver the knockout blow in front of his home fans and affirm his place at the top of the super middleweight division. Still, British-born Ryder will be hoping he can beat the odds and send the Mexican fans home with their heads in their hands. 

4. KSI vs Joe Fournier, May 13th, London, England

Like Jake Paul before him, KSI will put his boxing skills to the test against a pro boxer when he steps into the ring with Joe Fournier on May 13th. The two men will meet at the OVO Arena Wembley in what promises to be an exciting encounter. KSI has impressed in his boxing career so far, but Fournier will provide a much tougher test. Fournier has won nine of his ten boxing matches by KO and went the distance with David Haye in an exhibition match in 2021. 

6. Chris Eubank Jr v Liam Smith II, June 17th, Manchester, England

Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith square off for the second time in 2023 when they meet in Manchester on June 17th. The first fight between the two men occurred in January, with Smith picking up the victory with a fourth-round TKO. The rivalry between the two men had become increasingly bitter before their first fight, and Eubank will be looking to avenge his defeat when they clash in Manchester this summer. 

7. Tyson Fury vs Anthony Ruiz Jr., July 22nd, Wembley Stadium

After months of failed attempts to get Tyson Fury in the ring with Oleksandr Usyk, it looks as though The Gypsy King will be squaring off with Anthony Ruiz Jr. this summer. It looks as though the two will meet on July 22nd at Wembley Stadium. While it might not be the fight that fans wanted, given Ruiz’s famous upset victory over Joshua a few years back and Fury’s status as a draw, especially in the UK, this will still put plenty of bums in seats.

8. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr., July 29th, Las Vegas

One of the most anticipated fights in the boxing world looks like it could finally be set to happen in 2023. Reports have suggested that Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. will finally come face to face in Las Vegas this July at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday 29th. Both men will bring unbeaten records into the fight, and Crawford will put his IBF, WBA, and WBC titles on the line in what could be 2023’s hottest encounter.

9. Jake Paul v Nate Diaz, August 5th, Dallas, USA

Jake Paul makes his second appearance on this list, with his fight against Nate Diaz in Dallas this August building up plenty of hype. Diaz has been one of the UFC’s biggest draws over the last decade, and his final match in the Octagon saw him submit fellow veteran Tony Ferguson in the performance of the night last September. His match with Paul will be his first foray into the world of boxing, and while many are backing Paul’s expertise to carry him over the line, Diaz’s former dominance in the UFC suggests he has the potential to take the Youtuber off his feet. 

10. Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder, Unconfirmed Date & Venue

Another man that has been unable to finalise a fight with Tyson Fury is Anthony Joshua. The former world heavyweight champion is looking to rebuild himself as a major title contender in 2023, and a showdown with Deontay Wilder has all the makings of a classic. Joshua returned to the ring with a win over Jermaine Franklin in April, and his fight with Wilder is all but confirmed to take place in December, with the Middle East being the most likely location.