Boxing Schedule: After an incredible weekend in the sport with the Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder bout, boxing fans can expect more exciting action this weekend. With two different events and titles on the line, there are many great fights. So let’s look at the boxing schedule and see which fighters will compete this weekend. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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Canelo Alvarez showed his class last weekend clinching a unanimous decision victory over John Ryder after dominating him from start to finish. And while it was not a knockout, Alvarez’s performance definitely entertained the thousands in attendance. So what does this weekend hold for boxing fans?
Boxing Schedule: Which Boxers Will Fight This Weekend?
Boxing Schedule: Rolando Romero vs Ismael Barroso
The first big event of this weekend’s boxing schedule is the return of Rolando Romero against Ismael Barroso. Romero prepared to face Alberto Puello. However, Puello tested positive for a banned substance and Barroso replaced him.
Romero and Barroso will fight in the main event of a 10-fight card on Saturday, May 13. However, only three will be on the Showtime PPV card. This will be Romero’s first fight since his defeat to Gervonta Davis. And although it is against 40-year-old Barroso, Romero will want to make a statement. Here are all the fights for the Romero vs Barroso event.
Rolando Romero vs Ismael Barroso
Rances Barthelemy vs Omar Juarez
Batyr Akhmedov vs Kenneth Sims Jr
Esteuri Metiver Suero vs Starling Castillo
Michael Angeletti vs Michell Banquez
Chavez Barrientes vs Juan Centeno
Angel Barrientes vs Sharone Carter
Justin Viloria vs Pedro Pinilo
David A Whitmire vs Javier Vargas
Yojanler Martinez vs Dario Guerrero-Meneses
Boxing Schedule: Jhanibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler
Undefeated WBO Middleweight world champion Jhanibek Alimkhanuly will also fight this weekend. He will face Steven Butler as the main event of a Top Rank card. The event will also feature another title fight as Jason Maloney and Vincent Astrolabio will compete for the vacant WBO bantamweight title. Therefore, the two title bouts between evenly matched fighters will attract a good number of viewers.
Jhanibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler full card
Jhanibel Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler
Jason Maloney vs Vicent Astrolabio
Robson Conceicao vs Nicolas Polanco
Javier Martinez vs Joeshon James
Haven Brady Jr. vs D’Angelo Fuentes
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs Derrick Murray
Brian Norman Jr. vs Jesus Antonio Perez Campos
Rueben Villa vs Maickol Lopez Villagrana
Armando Vargas vs Bernado Manzano
KSI VS Joe Fournier
While the professional boxing will feature title bouts and the return of Rolando Romero, there is also a massive influencer boxing event this weekend. KSI will return to the ring on Saturday, May 13 to face undefeated businessman-cum-professional boxer Joe Fournier.
The two will headline a stacked influencer boxing card and will compete OVO Arena, Wembley, UK. This will be part of the Misfits X Dazn Series 007. KSI’s brother Deji will also feature on the card. Therefore, for fans of influencer boxing, there is a lot of entertaining action this weekend as well.
KSI vs Joe Fournier
Deji Olatunji vs Swarmz
Salt Papi vs Anthony Taylor
ViruZz vs DK Money
Tennessee Thresh vs Paigey Cakey
Lil Bellsy vs Lil Kymchii
Wings vs Boogie
Corn vs Unbaer
Luis Nestor vs Archie
So there you have it. These are all the boxers on show this weekend in the big events. Which fight will you be tuning into?
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