Claressa Shields of Flint walks near the boxing ring before her main event inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

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Boxing Must See TV: Top 5 Boxing Championship Showdowns of 2025

Discover the top 5 electrifying boxing championship bouts of 2025 that promise epic clashes and unforgettable moments!

Claressa Shields of Flint walks near the boxing ring before her main event inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Boxing fans have something big to look forward to in 2025! The sport has come a long way since its early days. These days, boxing matches fill massive stadiums and draw millions of viewers worldwide.

This year promises some incredible matchups that could reshape several weight divisions. The best part is that fans won’t have to wait long, as most of these fights will take place in the first few months of 2025!

Also Read: “The Last Crescendo”- Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 Among Others Officially Announced Bouts

5. Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield

Shakur Stevenson (22-0) and Floyd Schofield (18-0) will duke it out for the WBC Lightweight Championship. Stevenson’s defensive skills against Schofield’s aggressive style is what makes this fight a must-watch for every Boxing fan.

🥊‼️Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield is now OFFICIAL for the February 22nd Riyadh Season Card‼️ pic.twitter.com/nXctGAYBy3
— Hassan (@Hassanwellss) November 26, 2024

Schofield wasn’t even supposed to be here. He stepped in after William Zepeda got injured. Sometimes, the best fights come from unexpected places. Now, it remains to be seen if he is up for the task. The fight is scheduled for the ‘Last Crescendo Card’ in Riyadh on February 22.

4. Naoya Inoue vs. Sam Goodman

The “Monster” Naoya Inoue (28-0) is back in action against Sam Goodman (19-0) in Tokyo. Inoue has been knocking people out left and right, even garnering praise from the mighty Mike Tyson. However, Goodman is no slush either.

Naoya Inoue vs Sam Goodman finally announced for Christmas Eve. Thoughts on the fight?🔽🔽🔽#InoueGoodman pic.twitter.com/7H8Cz0rWOv
— Sam- SW FIGHT HUB (@swfighthub) October 24, 2024

His undefeated record makes this intriguing. The fight got pushed back to January 24 because of a cut over Goodman’s eye, and it probably was for the best. Nobody in their right mind would want to face Inoue at less than 100%!

3. Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker

Daniel Dubois (22-2) will be defending his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker (35-3) in Riyadh on the ‘Last Crescendo’ card on February 22. This bout could prove even more exciting after Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley.

8 weeks to go for The Last Crescendo: Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker 🔥🥊

Who you got? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/KljrkeXmJq
— Mo Boxing No Problem (@MoBoxingNP) December 28, 2024

Joseph Parker’s recent wins over heavyweights like Deontay Wilder make him a serious threat. The winner might get a shot at Oleksandr Usyk, which adds extra spice to the mix.

2. Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins

Last but definitely not least, Claressa “GWOAT” Shields (15-0) is aiming to make history against Danielle Perkins (5-0). Shields could become the undisputed champion in three weight classes!

The GWOAT Claressa Shields returns Feb 2 vs Danielle Perkins. WBC & WBA heavyweight titles on the line 👀💥🥊 #boxing pic.twitter.com/344kyfzWpP
— Thrill Boxing Magazine 💥🥊 (@ThrillBoxing) December 13, 2024

The fight’s happening in Shields’ hometown of Flint, Michigan, on February 2, 2025. This is a big moment, and it is more than guaranteed that all boxing fans will have their eyes on this fight!

1. Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2

The light heavyweight division will see fireworks when Artur Beterbiev (21-0) meets Dmitry Bivol (23-1)again. Their first fight was close, with Beterbiev winning by majority decision. However, not everyone was happy with the decision, and now, they will run it back in Saudi Arabia as the main event of ‘The Last Crescendo’ on Feb 22.

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitri Bivol is officially signed for February 2025 pic.twitter.com/qoIuXMwvsE
— Rueben Carter 🥇 (@realruebenking) December 1, 2024

Bivol needs to change his game plan this time – running and clinching won’t cut it anymore. At 34, this could be his last shot at the title. Meanwhile, Beterbiev, the older guy in the fight might be against the toughest opponent he has ever faced in his career.

From heavyweight slugfests to technical masterclasses, 2025’s boxing calendar has something for every fight fan. These matches could create new stars, end careers, or cement legacies. The sport keeps evolving, but one thing stays the same. Nothing beats the thrill of two fighters giving it their all in the ring!

(Image Credit: David Rodriguez Muno – Imagn Images)

Artur Beterbiev

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Claressa Shields

Daniel Dubois

Dmitry Bivol

Joseph Parker

Naoya Inoue

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