Boxing Schedule December 2024: Usyk vs. Fury 2, Inoue vs. Goodman, and More

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2024 is about to draw curtains. But you shouldn’t be worried if you are a boxing fan. The year will end with a bang. If you thought the biggest draws in the boxing community have already fought, you should brace yourself for what is to come next. The last month of the year is stacked with cards headlined by the likes of Tyson Fury and Naoya Inoue.

That’s not all. You also have other high-stakes fights where the world title will be on the line, where careers will be defined, and where a new crop of champions will be born. Sounds exciting, right? You don’t have to worry about the fights, as EssentiallySports has you covered.

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez

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If there is one underrated fight that would be worth your time on this list, it’s this. This is a fight that has revenge written all over it. Oscar Valdez lost sight of his goal, focus, and temper when he clashed with Emanuel Navarrete and, as a result, dropped the fight. But it seems he didn’t have to wait for long. He will now try to redeem himself when he will once again challenge the champion for the WBO super featherweight gold strap on December 7 in Phoenix.

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The fight is an exciting matchup for the hardcore fans, who will witness the future of the super featherweight division unfold. The victor will become the enforcer of the division. Even if you cast your curious eyes on the undercard, you can spot the likes of Rafael Espinoza defending his WBO featherweight belt against Robeisy Ramirez in another revenge rematch, which makes the whole card a complete package that you can’t afford to miss. It seems revenge and rematches are the themes for December.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II

We knew we would be getting a second edition of a battle that would crown the best heavyweight in the world. After a closely contested first encounter, Oleksandr Usyk and Fury, 36, will it back again on December 21 in Riyadh, albeit for the unified belts instead of an undisputed crown. But it’s a contest you will surely enjoy.

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