As we stride into the latter half of 2025, boxing is primed to deliver spectacle after spectacle. Already, the calendar boasts seismic encounters: Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13th in a contest between two of the greatest fighters of their generation, with streaming giant Netflix broadcasting worldwide. Two months later, KO artist extraordinaire David Benavidez puts his reputation and WBC light heavyweight title on the line against Britain’s Anthony Yarde in Riyadh. But that’s not all.
But boxing’s heartbeat doesn’t just pulse with fresh matchups; it throbs on the echo of unfinished business. Four blockbuster rematches could also take place before the year is out, each heavy with legacy and possibility. The potential clashes have drifted to the top of every pundit’s wishlist. The stakes? Pride, closure, and a rewrite of the record books.
So, which fighters could be meeting familiar foes in the coming months? Let’s find out.
Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev III
The saga between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev has become the light-heavyweight division’s lodestar—two chess grandmasters with sledgehammers in their gloves. With the series tied at 1–1, a trilogy is no longer mere speculation but imperative to decide which is the dominant force once and for all.
Both previous bouts have offered a collision of styles: Bivol’s surgical precision matching up against the wrecking-ball efficiency of Beterbiev’s 100% knockout record before their first meeting. In their first clash last October, it was the latter that came out on top, with the Chechen-born Canadian boxer’s calculated aggression enough to secure the majority decision victory. That triumph put Beterbiev in the pantheon of the greats, alongside some of the most famous Canadian boxers, such as Lennox Lewis and Arturo Gatti, but Bivol would have his revenge.
In the pair’s February rematch, Bivol’s sniper rifle-like precision was enough to garner favor with the judges. Second time around, it was the Russian who emerged victorious, winning his own narrow but deserved majority decision. Now, with the series tied at 1-1, a third and final fight between the two all-time greats has begun to loom.
No contract has been signed just yet, but Bivol recently vacated his WBC title to clamor for a rematch with Beterbiev rather than clashing with David Benavidez. Turki Al-Sheikh, boxing’s current Saudi Arabian power broker, has given Moscow and Riyadh the green light to tussle for hosting duties. The carrot? Absolute supremacy and the right to lead an era.
The question isn’t just who wants it more—but who has evolved enough to seize it. Can Bivol’s footwork neutralize Beterbiev’s pressure once more? Or does Beterbiev unfurl the kind of controlled devastation that made him a world champion? In a year defined by super-fights, this trilogy could shape the sport’s future more than any other.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury III
There’s a certain gravitational force when Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury share a ring—an irresistible pull, drawing eyes from every corner of the globe. Their two collisions so far have produced nearly 24 rounds of razor-edge tactics, crescendoing controversy, and, above all, a hunger for finality. Usyk’s most recent victory, where he landed 36 more punches in the championship rounds than Fury, only deepened the intrigue as the Gypsy King railed against a decision loss that most onlookers deemed to be the correct result.
While some claim the trilogy has lost some sizzle—especially after Usyk’s clinical dispatch of Daniel Dubois—the reality is starker. No other heavyweights can promise this blend of athletic certainty and dramatic unpredictability. British fans fantasize about a historic third act on home soil, a venue befitting the gravitas after back-to-back clashes in Saudi Arabia. The winner isn’t just crowned the king of a fractured division—he could lay claim to being the defining heavyweight of his generation. Both men court retirement, but, as history shows, pride and the largest purses imaginable tend to call them back for one last hurrah.
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn II
Sometimes, rivalry is about more than belts—it’s about identity, history, and settling scores handed down from fathers to sons. Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn delivered a firefight in their initial showdown earlier this year, a contest that gripped 2 million domestic viewers in the UK, with Eubank rallying late to snatch victory, while Benn’s underdog spirit made him a folk hero overnight.
Negotiations for the return have flickered with the volatility of the fighters themselves, but as November whispers grow louder, the anticipation only sharpens. In a social media age, their feud has spilled beyond the ring—amassing nearly a billion online impressions and reawakening memories of a bygone era in British boxing. Should terms finally be sealed, expect a rematch thick with emotion, nationalistic pride, and a febrile atmosphere few other sports can achieve.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol II
Canelo Alvarez has conquered divisions, slain legends, and become one of boxing’s most bankable stars, with phenomenal pay-per-view figures. Yet, his 2022 loss to Dmitry Bivol at 175 pounds remains a scar that will not fade. On that night, the Mexican’s power shot accuracy dipped to an uncharacteristic level, as Bivol masterfully blunted his offense and handed him a rare defeat.
Canelo’s desire for a second meeting is no secret, but the very possibility hangs on a delicate balance—Bivol’s schedule, the fallout from a potential Beterbiev trilogy, and the labyrinth of boxing politics. Should stars align, the rematch would draw global attention, combining financial clout with narrative gravitas. But make no mistake: standing between Canelo and redemption is Terence Crawford. If the pound-for-pound star can overcome Bud’s dazzling skillset this September, the drumbeat for Bivol II will reach a fever pitch.