Rumors are already circulating that Fury’s next fight could already be close to agreement, as mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte may finally get his title opportunity in 2022. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury stare at one another during their WBC heavyweight title bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fury was once again knocked to the canvas in the trilogy fight, but picked himself up to knockout Wilder in the eleventh round. Tyson Fury remained unbeaten in October, as he successfully defended his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles with another dominant showing against Deontay Wilder. Oct 9: Tyson Fury (Won) vs Deontay Wilder (Lost) 3 Joshua’s defeat has silenced rumors of a unification fight against Tyson Fury, and instead, his next fight will be his bid to win back the WBA (super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles in early 2022. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports Chicago, IL, USA Oleksandr Usyk (white trunks) during his match against Chazz Witherspoon (not pictured) during a heavyweight boxing match at Wintrust Arena. It was a stunning performance by the Ukrainian, as he rocked Joshua on numerous occasions, before taking the victory by decision after 12 rounds.
Heavyweight title gold was on the line at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September, as Oleksandr Usyk made history by becoming the unified heavyweight champion. However, it wasn’t a happy return to the ring for Holyfield, as he was stunningly beaten by TKO in the first round of eight. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta, GA, USA Evander Holyfield in attendance before the 2018 MLS Cup championship game between the Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The former undisputed cruiserweight champion and later world heavyweight champion stepped into the void to take on Vitor Belfort following Oscar De La Hoya’s withdrawal. Mike Tyson made his in-ring return earlier in the year, and former heavyweight rival Evander Holyfield made his return on September 11 th. This year has been all about stunning returns to the ring.
Sep 11: Evander Holyfield (Lost) vs Vitor Belfort (Won) However, Paul will instead be taking on Tommy Fury in December. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsĪ rematch between the two is reportedly already in the works after Paul admitted that they could fight again if Woodley got ‘I Love Jake Paul’ tattooed on his body.
Miami Beach, Florida, USA Professional MMA fighter Tyron Woodley and YouTube star Jake Paul face off in front of Bar Stool Sports founder Dave Portnoy at World Famous 5th St. The former UFC star certainly gave everything to the contest, and hit Paul with a number of hard shots that sent the YouTuber onto the ropes, which stopped him from hitting the canvas. Jake Paul passed the most serious test of his boxing career on August 29 th, as he beat Tyron Woodley by split decision after eight rounds of action. As for Ugas, a title fight against IBO and WBC champion Errol Spence Jr looks set to be on the agenda for 2022.Īug 29: Jake Paul (Won) vs. Pacquiao will now focus on his career in politics in his native country. That appearance in the ring would be the last time that we would see Pac-Man, as he announced his retirement from the sport shortly afterward. Las Vegas, Nevada Manny Pacquiao (right) fights Yordenis Ugas in a world welterweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena. However, it was a shocking defeat for the Filipino superstar, as he was beaten by a unanimous decision by Ugas.
Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring in late August, as the WBA welterweight title was on the line against Yordenis Ugas. Nov 27: Stephen Fulton vs Brandon FigueroaĪug 21: Manny Pacquiao (Lost) vs.Nov 27: Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr.Nov 20: Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter.Nov 6: Canelo Alvarez (Won) vs Caleb Plant (Lost).Oct 9: Tyson Fury (Won) vs Deontay Wilder (Lost) 3.Sep 11: Evander Holyfield (Lost) vs Vitor Belfort (Won).