Live boxing this week returns with action taking place across four cards, with Munguia vs Ryder being our highlight of the week.
The first live boxing of the week kicks of in Japan with Teraji vs Canizales, airing in the early hours of Tuesday morning. There’s also two further cards at the weekend from Matchroom and Golden Boy Promotions. Khademi vs Chauke was announced on Monday and is shoved into this article at late notice.
There are two further broadcasts on DAZN Saturday starting in Northern Ireland with Lewis Crocker vs Jose Felix main eventing Matchroom’s broadcast. Golden Boy’s Munguia show takes place after Matchroom’s airing live from Phoenix Arizona.
Last week we had three live cards across the weekend. Natasha Jonas edged out Mikaela Mayer in the main event of Boxxer’s Sky Sports show. Jonas retained her IBF Welterweight title via Split Decision, with the scoring in Jonas’ favour causing some controversy amongst boxing fans.
Misfits X Series 012 took place on the same night, with Elle Brooke crowned Misfits champion and Ed Matthews soundly beaten by his mystery opponent, Luis Pineda. ProBox TV also returned on Wednesday for their first live card of 2024.
Kenshiro Teraji vs Carlos Canizales
The first live boxing this week kicks off in Osaka Japan. Top Rank and ESPN signed a deal for 5 fights in 2024 to be broadcast from Japan, and Teraji vs Canizales is the first. Kenshiro Teraji defends his Unified Light Flyweight title against Carlos Canizales from Venezuela. Teraji enters as a firm favourite, with Canizales having fought previously for a world title, bringing about the only loss of his career.
There’s a further world title bout on the undercard. Artem Dalakian vs Seigo Yuri Akui is being contested for the WBA World Flyweight title. Ukranian Dalakian has held the belt since 2018 and remains undefeated, last winning at Wembley Arena last year. With former British IBF champion Sunny Edwards seeking opposition, a win for Dalakian may see him return to the UK for another contest.
Teraji vs Canizales begins at 9:00 a.m UK time. This begins at 4:00 a.m EST on ESPN+.
Lewis Crocker vs Jose Felix
Matchroom return to the UK for the first time in 2024 as they revisit Northern Ireland to present Crocker vs Felix. Matchroom held a show as recently as November in Northern Ireland, where Michael Conlan was surprisingly defeated by Jordan Gill.
Lewis Crocker main events in his hometown against Jose Felix. Felix scored a huge underdog TKO victory over Gary Cully on the Taylor vs Cameron card and is competing for the first time since then. Crocker enters 18-0 unbeaten and heavy favourite, but Felix has the punching power to cause an upset.
There’s a solid undercard for Crocker vs Felix. A British Cruiserweight title eliminator between Chev Clarke and Tommy McCarthy sets up a future bout against Isaac Chamberlain. Originally set for Matchroom NXTGEN, Conah Walker vs Lloyd Germain was added at late notice. Walker was set to headline Matchroom NXTGEN Newcastle vs Cyrus Pattinson, but Pattinson pulled out and the show moved to London. Paddy Donovan vs Andres Herrera also appears on the bill.
Crocker vs Felix main card begins at 7:00 p.m UK Saturday on DAZN. 2:00 p.m EST.
Kaisy Khademi vs Jackson Chauke
Khademi vs Chauke clashes with Matchroom’s Danger Zone Crocker vs Felix card. Neilson Boxing are presenting the show live on YouTube with the main event for the vacant IBO World Flyweight title.
Neilson Boxing announced a deal on Monday night with Queensberry to broadcast the show via their YouTube channel. You can read more on the article below.
Start time: TBA – Expected around 7:00 p.m Saturday GMT. 2:00 P.M EST.
Jaime Munguia vs John Ryder
The third and final card of the weekend comes from America as unbeaten Jaime Munguia challenges John Ryder. Munguia is coming off our Fight of the Year in 2023, when he narrowly defeated Sergey Derevyanchenko by scoring a knockdown in the final round.
John Ryder is coming off a respectable loss to Saul Canelo Alvarez. Ryder was thoroughly outclassed against Canelo but drew plaudits for his willingness to trade and make the bout interesting. Canelo won by 13 rounds and 9 rounds (x2) but John Ryder proved a more entertaining opponent than Jermell Charlo.
Jaime Munguia will enter as the heavy favourite, with John Ryder available at 5/1 for an upset points victory. The undercard also includes a Women’s IBF World title bout as recent Golden Boy Signee Gabriela Fundora defends against Christina Cruz. Oscar Collazo also appears on the undercard.
Munguia vs Ryder main card begins at 1:00 a.m Sunday on DAZN. Saturday 8:00 p.m EST.
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