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3 boxing fights you need to see in September

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3 boxing fights you need to see in September

September, globally, is a busy month for combat sports, particularly boxing. It’s a period brimming with fights, making it an exciting time for enthusiasts. Notably, this month, being the last of the third quarter, is quite stacked in the boxing world, offering various events to watch all over the globe. Some are smaller, while others are significant, catering to both casual and dedicated fans alike

Among them, several boxing matches stand out as must-sees for enthusiasts. These bouts are expected to shape the boxing landscape during September. Here are the top three boxing matches you absolutely shouldn’t skip this month

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga

Saturday, September 14

The bustling 2024 Mexican Independence weekend is packed with action in the combat sports scene. In mixed martial arts, the UFC will hold its first event at the Las Vegas Sphere, named UFC 306 or Noche UFC. This event will host two title defenses: Sean O’Malley against Merab Dvalishvili, and Alexa Grasso facing Valentina Shevchenko. Meanwhile, only three miles away at the T-Mobile Arena, boxing enthusiasts will celebrate Mexican Independence weekend as well

On Saturday, September 14th, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who currently holds three out of four super middleweight titles (with the IBF title being vacant), will defend these championships against his WBA mandatory challenger, Edgar Berlanga from Puerto Rico. Berlanga, who boasts an unbeaten record in 22 professional fights, is aiming to create a significant upset

Since October 2005, Canelo Alvarez has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of boxing, holding titles across four weight classes from light middleweight to light heavyweight. Known for his impressive counterpunching skills, Canelo is consistently ranked among the top five active boxers globally by several notable publications and organizations. In the boxing industry, he’s one of the biggest pay-per-view attractions, leading the bill this major weekend

Previously noted, Berlanga has not tasted defeat throughout his 22-bout professional boxing journey. For the first time in his career, he’s gearing up for a battle for a significant world title. In the year 2021, Berlanga faced off against Marcelo Coceres at the T-Mobile Arena, and he clinched the empty WBO NABO super middleweight championship after a unanimous verdict. Come Saturday, September 14th, Berlanga aims to repeat his triumph in a grand manner

Here is the rest of the card:

  • WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight title: Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. Edgar Berlanga
  • WBA world middleweight title: Erislandy Lara (c) vs. Danny Garcia
  • Super middleweight: Caleb Plant vs. Trevor McCumby
  • Super lightweight: Rolando Romero vs. Manuel Jaimes
  • Featherweight: Stephen Fulton vs. Carlos Castro

Daniel Dubois vs. Anthony Joshua

Saturday, September 21

On Saturday, September 21st, Anthony Joshua is set to step back into the boxing ring for a highly-anticipated match against Daniel Dubois. This fight, while only featuring one major title on the line, could shake up the entire heavyweight division significantly. The event takes place at London’s Wembley Stadium in England

As a boxer, I’ve been a two-time former unified world heavyweight champ since my pro debut back in 2013. Over the past decade, I’ve faced some tough opponents and had some epic fights that I’ll always remember. My most recent bout was against Francis Ngannou in March, which ended with a second-round knockout win for me. Now, I’m gearing up to face Dubois again, hoping to regain the title belt that Usyk took from me on September 25, 2021. Let’s see if I can reclaim my spot as champion!

Since June 2024, Dubois has been the IBF heavyweight champion, marking seven years in the boxing ring for him. In this time, he’s fought a total of 23 bouts and emerged victorious in 21 of them. An impressive 20 out of his 21 wins have been knockouts, giving Dubois an astounding 95% success rate when it comes to ending fights by KO. His upcoming title defense could be the key to further cementing his dominance

Here is the rest of the card:

  • IBF heavyweight title: Daniel Dubois (c) vs. Anthony Joshua
  • European middleweight title: Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Tyler Denny
  • IBF super-featherweight title: Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington
  • WBO interim light-heavyweight title: Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson
  • Light-middleweight: Liam Smith vs. Josh Kelly
  • Lightweight: Mark Chamberlain vs. Josh Padley

Alycia Baumgardner vs. Delfine Persoon

Friday, September 27

On Friday, September 27, at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, a thrilling boxing encounter unfolds – the highly anticipated clash between Alycia Baumgardner and Delfine Persoon. Known as “Hit Like A Girl, Fight Like A Champion,” this event promises an action-packed evening with these two titans vying for a championship title in the main event

As of February 2023, Baumgardner holds the uncontested title as the female super featherweight champion. Throughout her seven-year career, she’s participated in 16 fights, with an impressive record of 15 wins and only 1 loss. Among those victories, 7 were achieved via knockout. On September 27, Baumgardner will be defending her WBC super featherweight title in a mandatory match

In her next fight, veteran Delfine Persoon is expected to prove a formidable opponent. Kicking off her professional journey back in 2009, Persoon has engaged in 52 matches, with 49 of them resulting in wins for her. Originally competing in the lightweight division, she later decided to switch to super featherweight. Now, Persoon aims to secure her debut major title in this new division

At time of writing, the rest of the fight card is yet to be revealed.

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2024-09-05 22:07

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