2025 is just around the corner and despite not the greatest of years for British world champions, a record of 4-8-1 in world title fights for Britain’s men to be specific, next year looks set to be one of the best in recent years with some enticing match-ups in the works both globally and domestically for Britain’s elite. 

When we think of boxing, our minds are filled with images of sweat, grit, and glory. We see fighters in the ring, battling it out, driven by ambition and the desire to claim titles. But while we applaud the spectacle, there’s a side of the sport that remains hidden from the spotlight. Behind every punch thrown, every bruise, and every training camp lies a network of loved ones who feel the pain and bear the weight of their fighter’s journey. The question is: How much does a career in boxing cost the families who are left waiting, watching, and worrying?

In combat sports, greatness isn’t always achieved inside the ring—sometimes, it’s carved out in the spaces between the punches. Fighters like Muhammad Ali, Tyson Fury, and others have become icons not only for their skills but for how they’ve dared to break the rules, challenge norms, and speak their minds, no matter the cost. The world demands more than just performances inside the ropes—fighters today are expected to entertain, agitate, or inspire from the outside too. But what happens when rebellion turns into revolution? And what role do these troublemakers play in keeping the sport alive?

With just over two months left in 2024 and boxing booming as Riyadh Season kicks into gear, we’re on the cusp of a massive conclusion to what has been an incredible year for the sport. We’ve selected seven fights—some you’ll definitely know about and others you might not—worth watching before the year ends.

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.

Oleksandr Usyk wrote his name into heavyweight folklore on Saturday night as he became the first EVER four-belt undisputed champion AND the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years as he dropped Tyson Fury on his way to a split-decision points victory.

Wales and Northern Ireland, two areas of Great Britain renowned for breeding boxing talent, and this weekend we see two of their finest sons go glove to glove for the IBF World Super-Featherweight championship on a historic night in Saudi Arabia.

All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this weekend when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk put it on the line to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Ahead of the headline act, however, stars of the past, present and future will showcase their talents on an action-packed undercard.

When Jai Opetaia stepped up to challenge Mairis Breidis for the IBF World Cruiserweight Title back in July 2022, many fans outside of the hardcore boxing circle didn’t really know who he was.

The two best heavyweight boxers on the planet will put it all on the line this weekend as the lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury takes on the former undisputed cruiserweight, and now unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, in a bid to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.

Jaron Ennis’ multi-fight promotional deal with Matchroom stood boxing on notice this week, with his hotly anticipated ring return set to take place a year on from his last outing.

All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this weekend as Anthony Joshua takes on Francis Ngannou in one of the biggest crossover fights in history.

He may be only 5ft2, but Nick Ball has been making a big impression on the world of boxing in the past couple of years and this Saturday, he gets his shot at becoming world champion against Mexico’s Rey Vargas.

Whilst all eyes are on Anthony Joshua, and understandably so, there are four other Brits who are raring to go in Riyadh, as the biggest night of their careers draws ever closer.

Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker are a blend of heavyweight that should well deliver us a first-rate fight. So, with the pair colliding just a few days from now, let’s talk.

In just 11 days from now, and for the first time this millennia, boxing was ready to crown an undisputed heavyweight world champion.

It’s fair to say that 2023 was a year like no other as boxing delivered dazzling drama, hit both the front and back pages, and crowned six undisputed champions.

Opening the show in Saudi this weekend are four of the biggest contenders in the heavyweight division who are yet to suffer defeat in the paid ranks.

A fight which very much came out of the blue, Britain’s Daniel Dubois takes on Brooklyn’s Jarrell Miller in a heavyweight clash that cannot disappoint.

Ring Magazine champion Jai Opetaia faces his second undefeated Brit in a row this Saturday when he takes on the exciting Ellis Zorro.