1 Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall II
Fortunately, this super-lightweight rematch is occurring in March. It’s wanted, too, following the controversial nature of their first encounter final February; a bout Taylor received by determination, but many felt ought to have gone the way in which of Catterall.
2 Tyson Fury vs Joe Joyce
With them each unbeaten and driving excessive, this potential battle between Fury and Joyce has trumped Fury vs. Anthony Joshua as the all-British heavyweight battle to make in 2023. Stylistically, it could certainly make for a captivating spectacle.
3 Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
That is nonetheless an enormous battle, regardless of the efforts of everybody concerned to stop it occurring. There are not any greater boxers than Fury and Joshua within the UK and, simply as they might have performed final 12 months, they might promote out any soccer stadium within the nation inside minutes.
4 Leigh Wooden vs Michael Conlan II
Although their first battle ended emphatically, there’s nonetheless each cause to see a repeat of the featherweight battle between Wooden and Conlan, not least as a result of battle one was the 2022 “Struggle of the 12 months”. Wooden triumphed that evening in March, when placing Conlan by the ropes in spherical 12, and it could be a privilege to observe them reunite in 2023.
5 Callum Smith vs Joshua Buatsi
Talked about for some time now, a light-heavyweight battle between Smith and Buatsi appears to make extra sense with every passing 12 months. Each, in latest occasions, have slipped from the general public’s radar and will most likely do with a battle like this to kickstart some momentum.
Joshua Buatsi defeats Ryan Ford (Motion Photos by way of Reuters/Andrew Couldridge)
6 Richard Riakporhe vs Chris Billam-Smith II
This pair of cruiserweights met for the primary time in 2019, with Riakporhe successful a cut up determination after 10 rounds. Since then, nevertheless, they’ve each gone from energy to energy, displaying huge enhancements and rising on the prime of the cruiserweight tree.
7 Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte II
Whereas maybe not the most popular battle at heavyweight proper now, a rematch of the 2015 battle between Joshua and Whyte does make numerous sense. Each in want of a jumpstart, it could appear smart for the Londoners to reconvene.
8 Chris Eubank Jnr vs Liam Smith
Set for January 21 in Manchester, this assembly of middleweights will get 2023 off to a advantageous begin. It may not be as massive as Eubank Jnr vs Conor Benn, but it surely’s a greater battle.
9 Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley
With each coming off thrilling stoppage wins, it could be nice to see Dubois and Wardley get collectively this 12 months for what would possible be a brief however explosive heavyweight encounter.
10 Hamzah Sheeraz vs Denzel Bentley
Sheeraz is the recent new factor at middleweight, whereas Bentley, the British champion, just lately gave a very good account of himself in opposition to Kazak Janibek Alimkhanuly. This one due to this fact ticks numerous containers.
