Professional boxing is on fire more and more as the weeks go on and the boxing schedule this week is good, featuring Keith Thurman and more.
Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman returns from a layoff to take on Brock Jarvis in Australia on Fox.
It is the big one this week in pro boxing but let us look at it all this week.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Location: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
- Main Event: Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis (Super Welterweight, 10 rounds)
- A notable clash featuring former world champion Thurman against the up-and-coming Jarvis.
- Undercard: Michael Zerafa vs. Besir Ay (Middleweight, 10 rounds)
- A solid middleweight bout adding depth to the card.
- Broadcast: Fox Sports Australia (check local listings for other markets)
- Significance: Thurman’s experience and comeback story makes this a headline-worthy event in Australia.
- Main Event: Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis (Super Welterweight, 10 rounds)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Location: Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena, Tokyo, Japan
- Main Event: Kenshiro Teraji (c) vs. Seigo Yuri Akui (WBC and WBA Light Flyweight Titles, 12 rounds)
- Teraji defends his unified light flyweight titles in a high-stakes Japanese showdown.
- Undercard:
- Anthony Olascuaga vs. Hiroto Kyoguchi (WBO Flyweight Title, 12 rounds)
- Shokichi Iwata vs. Rene Santiago Garcia (WBO Junior Flyweight Title, 12 rounds)
- Broadcast: ESPN+ in the United States — hopefully ESPN plus doesn’t go down again like it has in recent UFC fights with tech bugs, shows that even the biggest companies still mess up and screw up streaming — still.
- Significance: A stacked card with multiple world title fights, showcasing Japan’s dominance in the lighter weight classes.
- Main Event: Kenshiro Teraji (c) vs. Seigo Yuri Akui (WBC and WBA Light Flyweight Titles, 12 rounds)
Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Location: Echo Arena, Liverpool, UK
- Main Event: Nick Ball (c) vs. TJ Doheny (WBA Featherweight Title, 12 rounds)
- Ball defends his featherweight crown against the experienced Doheny in a compelling matchup.
- Undercard:
- Andrew Cain vs. Charlie Edwards (BBBofC British and CBC Commonwealth Bantamweight Titles, 12 rounds)
- Brad Strand vs. Ionut Baluta (Junior Featherweight, 10 rounds)
- Jadier Herrera vs. Jose Macias Enriquez (Featherweight, contest rounds not specified)
- Broadcast: TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
- Significance: A strong UK card with a world title defense and domestic title action, appealing to British boxing fans.
- Main Event: Nick Ball (c) vs. TJ Doheny (WBA Featherweight Title, 12 rounds)
Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Location: Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, USA
- Main Event: Callum Walsh vs. Dean Sutherland (Super Welterweight, rounds not specified)
- An emerging talent, Walsh, headlines in a St. Patrick’s weekend showcase.
- Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass in the United States and UK.
- Significance: While not a title fight, this event capitalizes on holiday timing and Walsh’s rising profile, good prospect ahead of Paddy’s Day.
- Main Event: Callum Walsh vs. Dean Sutherland (Super Welterweight, rounds not specified)