.Oct 24, 2024, 08:08 AM ET There was a possibility Sebastian Fundora would certainly deal with Tim Tszyu in his following match, a rematch of in 2015's grisly choice triumph, however along with Tszyu dropping through TKO to Bakhram Murtazaliev on Saturday, Fundora possesses his eyes on a different rival: Errol Spence Jr.Spence, a previous welterweight champ, have not dealt with due to the fact that his ninth-round TKO reduction to Terence Crawford in July 2023. Thereafter, Spence had cataract surgical procedure in January. While the battle hasn't officially been actually introduced, there's a chance they will certainly combat very early upcoming year. Can Fundora make use of the opportunity and defeat Spence?Shakur Stevenson was actually set up to encounter Joe Cordina this month however suffered a personal injury to his right-hand man during the course of instruction that required surgical operation. Right now Stevenson's looking for a brand-new opponent-- probably a top 5 boxer-- for February in a Riyadh Time card.Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis require claim victories when they deal with each other on Saturday, but can they acquire it? Rafael Espinoza took a dismayed victory over Robeisy Ramirez last December in one of the most ideal matches of the year. Can easily they generate one more must-see battle in the rematch?One of the very best pound-for-pound fighters, Naoya Inoue, has actually won world titles in 4 body weight classes and also appears irresistible. Yet his Japanese compatriot, Junto Nakatani, is seeking to get into the band with Inoue as well as has succeeded headlines in three divisions. While they are still divided through a division, can they satisfy in the ring next year?In reaction to several of these pushing concerns, Mike Coppinger and also Nick Parkinson have some answers.Don' t be startled if ... Sebastian Fundora beats Errol Spence Jr.Fundora as well as Spence are actually slated to comply with in very early 2025, resources informed ESPN, in what will certainly be Spence's initial match given that he was actually dismantled through Crawford in July 2023. The match will definitely likewise be Spence's 1st at 154 extra pounds after combating at welterweight every one of his profession. In between the sluggishness, new weight lesson and the incredible discipline he preserved in his last bout, Spence must be counted as a longshot vs. Fundora.Fundora is a complicated challenger for basically any type of fighter as evidenced by his March title success over Tim Tszyu. Clearly, Fundora profited from his first job loss-- a KO vs. Brian Mendoza in a primary trouble last April-- and also decided to use his incredible elevation as well as meet more.At 6-foot-5 1/2 along with an 80-inch scope, Fundora possesses otherworldly size for a 154-pounder. Naturally, Spence can not be counted out besides he is actually completed in the sport. He was a staple of the pound-for-pound listing for years and is just one of the most ideal welterweights of the past 10 years.-- CoppingerDon't be actually startled if ... Regis Prograis refutes Jack Catterall a KO winJack Catterall, above, needs a triumph over Regis Prograis on Saturday to proceed his pursuit for that evasive globe label. Result Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty ImagesCatterall said to ESPN last week he believes he is in the form of his life, as well as based on his last getaway-- an unanimous decision gain previous undeniable champ Josh Taylor-- it is actually hard to say with the English opponent. Catterall must be actually a planet champ currently, after a questionable split-decision loss to Taylor in 2022, but a success over Prograis is probably to provide him another shot at delight in 2025. That need might fire Catterall to a get Prograis, whom may have experience on his side as a two-time globe champ, but he is out of kind and at 35 might also run out time. His latest functionalities propose Prograis might be on the downward slope.Editor's Picks2 RelatedPrograis went through a grand slam decision reduction to Devin Haney in December after he was actually defeated in Round 3 as well as lost every cycle in the judges' directories. To rub salt into the injury for Prograis, he had the ignominy of breaking the CompuBox record for fewest blows landed in a 12-round championship struggle with 36. He was actually additionally lackluster in a split-decision gain Danielito Zorrilla in June 2023, in an underwhelming homecoming match in New Orleans.But Prograis is tough, and also will be stimulated by the necessity to create a huge performance to save his job. In 2019, when he was at his optimal, Prograis took Taylor to points in an intense world title marriage battle reduction in the World Boxing Super Set last, and that resilience is actually very likely to refute Catterall a halt gain in front of his home fans at the brand new Co-Op Live stadium in Manchester.As pointy as Catterall's functionalities have actually been actually recently, he is actually certainly not a well-known finisher. Since Oct 2017, Catterall has won by interruption simply three times, all versus opponents along with double or maybe triple-digit beats on their document (Kevin McCauley possessed 163 reductions when they combated in March 2018) as well as a points decision appears a probably end result.-- ParkinsonDon't be actually stunned if ... Shakur Stevenson experiences William Zepeda in February's Riyadh Time cardShakur Stevenson, left, won a consentaneous decision over Artem Harutyunyan to retain the WBC light-weight globe label in July. Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesTurki Alalshikh, leader of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, is actually planning a major card for Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and also one battle that would absolutely fit on such a show will be actually Shakur vs. Zepeda. The fight has actually remained in the work with months, with Stevenson lined up for a match against Cordina this month while Zepeda prepares to deal with Tevin Farmer on Nov. 16. Planter, naturally, possesses a similar type to Stevenson as a slick, defensive-minded southpaw. Stevenson was actually certainly never able to combat Cordina as he went through palm surgery in September. Yet subsequently, Stevenson said he intended to move right into the fight along with the stress fighter Zepeda, anyway.Hopefully, the match comes to fruition, but initially, Zepeda is going to need to appear remarkable however again, as well as this time the opponent (Planter) numbers to present a sterner challenge.-- CoppingerDon't be actually shocked if ... Naoya Inoue deals with Junto Nakatani in a megafight next yearNaoya Inoue, above, has won globe headlines in 4 branch, consisting of the uncontested championship at bantamweight and also junior featherweight. AP Photo/Hiro KomaeAn Inoue-Nakatani battle isn't simply, perhaps, the greatest match in Eastern background. It's additionally some of the very best battles that could be helped make in every of boxing.Nakatani finally collapsed ESPN's pound-for-pound checklist last week along with an additional prominent label protection at 118 pounds. As well as it's very clear there's no greater obstacle on the market for "The Creature" than his very own countryman.Nakatani has the dimension, electrical power as well as strategy to give Inoue his hardest battle however, otherwise beat him outright. Such a battle at the Tokyo Dome - where 55,000 people viewed Inoue defeat Luis Nery in May-- for Inoue's recognized 122-pound championship would absolutely generate massive business.First, Inoue is going to battle Australia's Sam Goodman on Dec. 24 in Tokyo before an achievable USA return in the springtime. Afterwards? Our experts could possibly see Inoue fight his 1st pound-for-pound opponent yet.-- CoppingerDon't be actually stunned if ... the rematch in between Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez makes an additional fight of the year candidateRafael Espinoza, right, beat Robeisy Ramirez in a battle of the year candidate back in December to succeed the WBO lightweight globe title. Mikey Williams/Top RankThe final opportunity these 2 satisfied, it produced a mystery, along with both competitors seeing the canvass in some of the greatest fights of 2023, so assume one more timeless clash on Dec. 7. Espinoza produced a distressed over Ramirez after entering the fight under the radar. His amount of punches was crucial, especially late on, to get a bulk decision and also succeed the WBO featherweight title. Espinoza, 30, at that point amazed once again in a very first self defense fourth-round KO of Sergio Chirino in June.Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ramirez have to produce something different to vindicate the loss, that makes this battle such an exciting prospect. Ramirez, 30, has considering that shone in a match in June, as he closed a Sphere 7 TKO draw Brandon Leon Benitez.Espinoza's height (6-1), the highest world featherweight champ in history, will definitely again be actually a describing consider this fight. Can Ramirez get in Espinoza's variety along with his sleek capabilities? He dropped Espinoza in Sphere 5 in December, just before going to the canvass himself as the volume of strikes took its toll in the ultimate round.The rematch has all the ingredients for an additional classic.-- Parkinson.