Did you catch that? September came and went! 2025 is also on its way out, having delivered some of the biggest fights in recent years. Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn finally got into the ring and settled their score. Eubank Jr., of course, continued his father’s winning streak, as the pair is expected to meet again in November. Meanwhile, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano threw down for the third time, but the result remained the same, closing the door in their epic rivalry.
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The year proceeded with Dmitry Bivol getting his lick in by defeating Artur Beterbiev in their undisputed light heavyweight rematch. Oleksandr Usyk also crushed all the doubts about his chances against Daniel Dubois, alongside Dubois’ hopes to become an undisputed champion. And can’t forget Canelo Alvarez was finally dethroned, and Terence Crawford emerged as the new pound-for-pound king of this generation. But what now? What does the rest of 2025 have in store for fans?
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Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Uisma Lima
The first big fight of October comes with Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis making his super-welterweight debut against Angola’s Uisma Lima on October 11 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Want to catch the action live? The fight will be streamed live on DAZN. While Ennis is ranked number 6 by IBF, number 1 by WBA and WBC, and number 2 by WBO, Lima has secured the 9th spot in WBA and IBF rankings, while WBC has ranked him 10th.
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The 12-round non-title fight will be promoted by Matchroom Boxing, with a 10-round co-main event featuring Khalil Coe vs. Jesse Hart. The undercard will also have Tahmir Smalls vs. Jose Roman and Alexis Barriere vs. Guido Vianello. Regardless, Ennis is heading into the fight as a massive favorite despite making his debut in the weight class. He will be looking to make a statement with a strong win for his new rivals in the division.
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Zaquin Moses vs. Antonio Dunton El Jr.
On the same night, quick-rising super featherweight star Zaquin Moses will lock horns with Antonio Dunton El Jr. at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The 6-round bout will be his 5th professional boxing match, as he looks forward to getting out of his cousin, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson’s shadow.
Moses, of course, is heading into the fight as a clear favorite, as he slowly moves towards a fight against the likes of Abdullah Mason. Having defeated Curmel Moton, another big new name, during their amateur careers, Moses is the hot new thing around the block. However, this fight won’t be part of the main card, so you may have to plan a trip to Philadelphia to catch the action live.
Danny Garcia vs. Daniel Gonzalez
Former two-division champion Danny Garcia built most of his career out of Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. So, it’s only fitting that his potential final fight, billed ‘Farewell to Brooklyn’ against Daniel Gonzalez, unfolds there. The homecoming fight is set for October 18 and is a self-promoted event by Garcia, which promises a mix of nostalgia and competitive action.
The pair will fight over 10 rounds with no titles on the line. In case you want to catch the action live, it will stream live exclusively on Millions[dot]com. The undercard of the fight will feature boxers from Philly facing off against Brooklyn fighters, making Garcia’s final night in the ring one to remember.
Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley
Now, let’s talk about the really big fight. Joseph Parker may have wanted to face Oleksandr Usyk next, but for now, he is settling for an exciting matchup against Fabio Wardley. Parker is, of course, the WBO interim heavyweight champion. At the same time, Wardley is ranked number 10 by the WBO, who will be looking to snap up Parker’s title to stand a chance to face Usyk next.
Parker and Fabio will collide in a 12-round banger on 25 October at the O2 Arena, Greenwich, in the United Kingdom. The fight, promoted by Queensberry Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN on pay-per-view. Heading into the fight, the Samoan heavyweight is being favored to win, but Wardley, with his undefeated record and knockout power, can’t be counted out of the race.
Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman
This one is a bit interesting! Last year, Sebastian Fundora came in as a last-minute replacement for Keith Thurman and defeated Tim Tszyu, causing a massive upset. Now, Fundora has defeated Tszyu in a rematch as well, setting up an exciting matchup against Thurman. The duo will collide on 25 October at the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, competing directly with Parker vs. Wardley. Fans can catch the action live on Amazon Prime Video on PPV.
Regardless, Fundora and Thurman will fight over 12 rounds for Fundora’s WBC super welterweight strap in the PBC-promoted event. While Fundora is the WBC champion, Thurman is ranked 3 by the sanctioning body and 7 by the WBO. The co-main event of the fight is quite exciting, with O’Shaquie Foster and Stephen Fulton fighting for Foster’s WBC strap. Meanwhile, Shane Mosley Jr. will take on Jesus Ramos Jr., and Frank Martin will take on Rances Barthelemy.
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Special mentions – Nico Ali Walsh vs. Patumpong Saengarun and Marlon Tapales vs. Nadir Baloch on October 29 in Manila, Philippines.
Safe to say, there’s a lot to look forward to in October. From Jaron Ennis to Joseph Parker to Keith Thurman, a lot of big fights await fans. But which one are you most excited about?
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