There’s something undeniably thrilling about a fighter stepping into the ring, introduced with a nickname that echoes like a war cry. But let’s be honest—how many times have you heard “The Beast,” “The Destroyer,” or “Iron” and thought, Here we go again?

It’s rare in boxing in this day and age to see two hungry, young, determined, and, let’s be honest, elite-level fighters willing to put their undefeated records on the line in a fight that isn’t even for a full world title.

What a first half of the year it has been in terms of thrilling, intriguing and epic boxing contests, with the likes of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia, Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith and Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery all living up to the pre-fight hype.

So, Canelo Alvarez’s three-fight deal with PBC has crumbled after just a single outing, and now it looks as if the Mexican will head back to Matchroom and DAZN.

One of the year’s most anticipated fights took place across the pond. Whilst back home it was a story of late change, late drama and, quite frankly, late to the party.

Three UK shows are rounded off by an American sizzler on a weekend of boxing that could well turn out to be one of the year’s most entertaining.