There have been many memorable fights in 2025, together with Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, and the 2 wars between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. There are extra intriguing matchups nonetheless to return. Listed here are three fights to look ahead to on the December boxing schedule.
December boxing schedule – 3 fights to look ahead to
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton – December 6
On December 6, on the undercard of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr, O’Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) vs Stephen Fulton (23-1, 8 KOs) is the primary battle on our December boxing schedule.
They may meet for Foster’s WBC tremendous featherweight title. Foster misplaced his title by a cut up choice to Robson Conceicao, earlier than beating the identical opponent in a right away rematch. Fulton has gained his two fights since dropping to Naoya Inoue, together with a victory over Brandon Figueroa to seize the WBC featherweight title.
Fulton possesses a powerful jab, quick fingers, and a hoop IQ that permits him to adapt in fights. Regardless of the defeat to Inoue, Fulton does transfer his head properly and is mostly defensively savvy. Foster seemingly has limitless resilience. When behind in fights, he has scored dramatic late knockdowns to edge selections. He can battle defensively and choose his photographs, or be extra aggressive and put on opponents down. This battle will likely be gained by whoever will get into their groove first.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – December 19
Irrespective of how you’re feeling about Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, hundreds of thousands will seemingly be tuning in to Netflix on December 19 to look at Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) face the previous two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs).
Many have criticised this battle. Some really feel there isn’t a approach Paul can combine it with Joshua until there may be an settlement that it’ll go the 8-round distance. It is a large step up for Paul, whereas AJ will battle for the primary time since his crushing defeat in opposition to Daniel Dubois in 2024.
The primary query stays: what does Joshua have left? Does he have the punch resistance? And is the will nonetheless there? Jake Paul has appeared assured all through the build-up to this point, but when Joshua retains even 50% of his finest attributes, it’s troublesome to see something apart from an enormous KO win for the Brit.
Naoya Inoue vs David Picasso – December 27
The final battle on our December boxing schedule is Naoya Inoue vs David Picasso on the Mohammed Abdo Enviornment in Riyadh, on December 27.
Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) vs Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs) will headline the Evening of the Samurai battle card, with Junto Nakatani and Hayato Tsutsumi additionally that includes. Whereas undefeated, Picasso has by no means blended close to the extent of Inoue, together with his finest wins coming in opposition to Azat Hovhannisyan and Kyonosuke Kameda. The Mexican is an effective physique puncher and is efficient at reducing off the ring and making use of strain to his opponents.
Inoue, whereas displaying vulnerabilities in latest fights, together with a knockdown in opposition to Ramon Cardenas, continues to be a devastating puncher. His footwork stays sharp, as does his physique punching. His jab and glorious footwork noticed him management the battle with ease final trip in opposition to Murodjon Akhmadaliev. It’s troublesome to see something apart from an Inoue win.
What fights are you wanting ahead to on the December boxing schedule?
