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Boxing: Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr 2
2023-07-01 | AO Arena Manchester, Manchester, M3 1AR, United Kingdom
British boxing rivals Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr return to Manchester’s AO Arena for a “repeat or revenge” rematch on Saturday 1 July 2023 (new date). The fight is presented by BOXXER, in association with Wasserman Boxing, and live on Sky Sports Box Office.
In their first bout on 21 January 2023, former WBO world light-middleweight champion Smith (33-3-1, 20 KOs) defeated Eubank Jr (32-3, 23 KOs) with a fourth-round stoppage.
Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (12-1, 10 KO’s) will challenge undisputed world super-middleweight champion Franchón “FCD” Crews-Dezurn in the co-headline bout at the AO Arena.
Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster UK.

Image: BOXXER

Boxing: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Liam Smith
2023-01-21 | AO Arena Manchester, Manchester, M3 1AR, United Kingdom
Middleweight boxing rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith go to battle in an all-British bout at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday 21 January 2023.
The BOXXER: Unleashed undercard will also feature Richard Riakporhe against Krzysztof Głowacki and Manchester’s own Jack “One Smack” Massey against Joseph Parker.
For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK.

Boxing: Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora
2022-12-03 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, N17 0BX, United Kingdom
Tyson Fury will defend his WBC world heavyweight championship against British rival Derek Chisora on Saturday 3 December. Taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, the undercard will also feature a WBA world heavyweight championship fight with champion Daniel Dubois defending his title against Kevin Lerena.
Promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, in association with Top Rank, this will be the third meeting between Fury and Chisora.
“I am thrilled to be delivering a Tyson Fury world title defence in front of the British fans in London,” Frank Warren said. “Tyson clearly conquered America across his trilogy with Deontay Wilder and there is also huge demand to stage his fights from sites across the world. Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April. This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.”
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster UK.

Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua II
2022-08-20 | Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Saturday 20 August 2022. Billed as the “Rage on the Red Sea”, the rematch will be held in the coastal city of Jeddah.
In their first clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in September 2021, Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Usyk claimed the belts after winning by a unanimous decision against the British fighter.

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Boxing: Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte
2022-04-23 | Wembley Stadium, London, HA9 0WS, United Kingdom
London’s Wembley Stadium will host the heavyweight world title fight between WBC champion Tyson Fury and challenger Dillian Whyte.
The all-British bout, on Saturday 23 April, will be promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster UK.
Fury returns to fight in the UK for the first time since ​​August 2018. The “Gyspy King” defended his WBC crown after defeating former champion Deontay Wilder in October. The first fight of the trilogy ended in a draw and Fury won the second and third encounters.
“Tyson Fury coming home to fight under the arch at Wembley Stadium is a fitting reward for the No.1 heavyweight in the world following his exploits across the Atlantic in his epic trilogy against Deontay Wilder,” Warren said. “The fact that this mandatory defence of his WBC title comes against another Brit only adds to the occasion. They are two of the biggest characters in British sport and both normally have plenty to say for themselves. It is going to be an incredible night and a huge occasion for sport in this country that will capture the imagination of fans right across the world.”
Bob Arum, chairman of Top Rank, added: “Tyson Fury conquered America, and it is only fitting that he defends the heavyweight championship in a packed Wembley Stadium. Dillian Whyte has called for this fight for years, and while he is a deserving challenger, no heavyweight can match ‘The Gypsy King’. This is going to be a momentous night of boxing with tens of thousands of fans in attendance at Wembley Stadium.”
Fury has an unbeaten record of 31 fights, one draw with 22 knockouts. Whyte, the mandatory challenger for the WBC belt, has 28 wins and two losses in his 30-fight career.

Image: Frank Warren/Twitter

Boxing: Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook
2022-02-19 | AO Arena Manchester, Manchester, M3 1AR, United Kingdom
British welterweight boxers Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally go head-to-head in the ring on Saturday 19 February 2022. The fight night at Manchester AO Arena, organised by BOXXER, is expected to be a sell-out.
Ben Shalom, BOXXER’s founder and CEO, said: “Khan and Brook are icons of the sport in Britain and this will be an iconic encounter. Their rivalry has simmered for years, they are still by far the best welterweights in the country and this is the biggest fight in British boxing right now outside of Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury. We’re delighted to be able to deliver this legacy-defining clash.”
Ticket info

Fight Club pre-sale is from 12pm on 9 December to 11am on 10 December
General sale from 12pm on 10 December
How to buy: ticketmaster.co.uk

Boxing: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Liam Williams
2022-02-05 | Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ, United Kingdom
The ​​all-British battle between middleweight boxing rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams will be held on 5 February 2022 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in Wales. Originally scheduled for December, the bout was rearranged after Williams suffered a recurrence of a shoulder injury.
Eubank (31-2, 23 KOs) and Williams (23-3, 18 KOs) both lay claim to being the #1 middleweight in the UK and have “traded verbal jabs numerous times in recent years”, said event organisers BOXXER. With both fighters known for having all-action styles and a proven pedigree for finishing fights inside the distance, their 29 January meeting “promises to be one of the most electrifying British boxing contests of the year in a fiery England-Wales showdown”.
The card will also feature American two-time Olympic gold medallist Claressa Shields, who will defend her WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring World middleweight championships against Slovenian undefeated WBF world middleweight champion Ema Kozin.
Limited tickets are still available via Ticketmaster UK.

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Boxing: Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3
2021-10-09 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV, 89158, United States
WBC and The Ring heavyweight title bout on Saturday 9 October at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.

Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk
2021-09-25 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, N17 0BX, United Kingdom
IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight title bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, on Saturday 25 September 2021.
