.Oct 24, 2024, 08:08 AM ET There was an odds Sebastian Fundora would certainly deal with Tim Tszyu in his following fight, a rematch of in 2013's grisly selection victory, however along with Tszyu dropping through TKO to Bakhram Murtazaliev on Saturday, Fundora possesses his eyes on a various enemy: Errol Spence Jr.Spence, a former welterweight champ, hasn't dealt with because his ninth-round TKO reduction to Terence Crawford in July 2023. Afterward, Spence had flood surgical treatment in January. While the battle have not formally been introduced, there is actually a possibility they will combat early upcoming year. Can Fundora make use of the possibility and also defeat Spence?Shakur Stevenson was actually planned to experience Joe Cordina this month however experienced an injury to his right hand in the course of training that needed surgical operation. Now Stevenson's searching for a brand-new opponent-- probably a top five boxer-- for February in a Riyadh Period card.Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis need to have claim triumphes when they experience one another on Sunday, however can they obtain it? Rafael Espinoza drew a dismayed success over Robeisy Ramirez final December in among the most ideal matches of the year. Can they make yet another must-see bout in the rematch?One of the very best pound-for-pound boxers, Naoya Inoue, has actually succeeded globe titles in four body weight training class and also appears unequalled. However his Japanese compatriot, Junto Nakatani, is actually hoping to enter the ring with Inoue and has actually succeeded headlines in three divisions. While they are still divided through a branch, can easily they meet in the band following year?In feedback to a number of these pushing concerns, Mike Coppinger and Scar Parkinson have some answers.Don' t be actually amazed if ... Sebastian Fundora beats Errol Spence Jr.Fundora as well as Spence are slated to fulfill in early 2025, sources informed ESPN, in what will definitely be Spence's very first battle given that he was actually disassembled by Crawford in July 2023. The battle will additionally be Spence's 1st at 154 extra pounds after dealing with at welterweight every one of his profession. In between the stagnation, brand new body weight class as well as the remarkable consequence he sustained in his final bout, Spence ought to be actually counted as an underdog vs. Fundora.Fundora is a complicated opponent for virtually any type of boxer as confirmed by his March headline victory over Tim Tszyu. Precisely, Fundora picked up from his initial occupation reduction-- a KO vs. Brian Mendoza in a significant distress last April-- and also determined to use his tremendous height and achieve more.At 6-foot-5 1/2 along with an 80-inch range, Fundora has otherworldly size for a 154-pounder. Naturally, Spence can not be actually suspended after all he's completed in the sport. He was actually a staple of the pound-for-pound listing for years and is among the best welterweights of recent one decade.-- CoppingerDon't be shocked if ... Regis Prograis refutes Jack Catterall a KO winJack Catterall, above, needs a success over Regis Prograis on Saturday to continue his quest for that hard-to-find planet headline. Sign Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty ImagesCatterall told ESPN last week he feels he remains in the type of his lifestyle, and based upon his final outing-- an unanimous selection draw previous indisputable champion Josh Taylor-- it is tough to assert with the English contender. Catterall needs to be actually a planet champion currently, after a disputable split-decision loss to Taylor in 2022, yet a success over Prograis is very likely to offer him an additional chance at delight in 2025. That need could fire up Catterall to a win over Prograis, whom might possess knowledge on his side as a two-time world champ, but he runs out type as well as at 35 might additionally run out opportunity. His most recent performances suggest Prograis could be on the downward slope.Editor's Picks2 RelatedPrograis experienced a landslide selection reduction to Devin Haney in December after he was actually defeated in Cycle 3 and also dropped every round in the judges' scorecards. To rub sodium right into the cut for Prograis, he possessed the ignominy of cracking the CompuBox report for fewest punches landed in a 12-round championship bout along with 36. He was additionally poor in a split-decision get Danielito Zorrilla in June 2023, in an underwhelming homecoming match in New Orleans.But Prograis is tough, as well as will be actually encouraged due to the requirement to produce a major performance to salvage his career. In 2019, when he went to his peak, Prograis took Taylor to points in an excruciating planet title unification fight reduction on earth Boxing Super Series last, and also longevity is actually very likely to reject Catterall a stoppage gain facing his home supporters at the brand-new Co-Op Live field in Manchester.As pointy as Catterall's efficiencies have been lately, he is actually certainly not a popular finisher. Because Oct 2017, Catterall has actually succeeded through standstill merely three opportunities, all versus rivals along with double or perhaps triple-digit beats on their report (Kevin McCauley possessed 163 losses when they dealt with in March 2018) and a points decision seems a very likely result.-- ParkinsonDon't be stunned if ... Shakur Stevenson deals with William Zepeda in February's Riyadh Period cardShakur Stevenson, left, won a consensual selection over Artem Harutyunyan to keep the WBC light in weight globe headline in July. Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesTurki Alalshikh, leader of Saudi Arabia's General Amusement Authority, is intending a primary memory card for Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as one fight that would surely suit on such a show would certainly be Shakur vs. Zepeda. The battle has been in the work with months, with Stevenson aligned for a fight against Cordina this month while Zepeda preps to face Tevin Farmer on Nov. 16. Planter, of course, has an identical design to Stevenson as a slick, defensive-minded southpaw. Stevenson was actually never capable to combat Cordina as he undertook hand surgical operation in September. However afterward, Stevenson mentioned he planned to head in to the battle along with the pressure boxer Zepeda, anyway.Hopefully, the battle comes to fulfillment, but initially, Zepeda is going to need to have to appear outstanding but once more, and also this moment the enemy (Farmer) figures to provide a sterner problem.-- CoppingerDon't be actually amazed if ... Naoya Inoue encounters Junto Nakatani in a megafight next yearNaoya Inoue, above, has succeeded world headlines in four division, including the uncontested championship at bantamweight as well as junior featherweight. AP Photo/Hiro KomaeAn Inoue-Nakatani fight isn't only, maybe, the most significant battle in Japanese history. It is actually also some of the most effective battles that could be produced in each of boxing.Nakatani lastly crashed ESPN's pound-for-pound listing recently along with one more prominent headline self defense at 118 pounds. And also it is actually very clear there is actually no larger challenge around for "The Beast" than his personal countryman.Nakatani has the dimension, electrical power and procedure to provide Inoue his toughest match yet, otherwise beat him outright. Such a battle at the Tokyo Dome - where 55,000 people saw Inoue loss Luis Nery in May-- for Inoue's unquestioned 122-pound champion will absolutely generate extensive business.First, Inoue will certainly fight Australia's Sam Goodman on Dec. 24 in Tokyo prior to an achievable united state return in the spring. After that? Our team might observe Inoue combat his initial pound-for-pound challenger however.-- CoppingerDon't be startled if ... the rematch between Rafael Espinoza and also Robeisy Ramirez generates another fight of the year candidateRafael Espinoza, straight, beat Robeisy Ramirez in a battle of the year prospect back in December to win the WBO lightweight planet title. Mikey Williams/Top RankThe last time these two fulfilled, it generated a mystery, along with each fighters visiting the canvass in one of the most ideal matches of 2023, thus anticipate another timeless clash on Dec. 7. Espinoza made an upset over Ramirez after entering into the match under the radar. His amount of strikes was decisive, specifically behind time on, to get a bulk selection and also win the WBO featherweight label. Espinoza, 30, at that point satisfied again in an initial protection fourth-round KO of Sergio Chirino in June.Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ramirez should generate something different to retaliate the loss, which makes this match such a stimulating possibility. Ramirez, 30, has actually because shone in a battle in June, as he secured an Around 7 TKO sway Brandon Leon Benitez.Espinoza's elevation (6-1), the highest world light champ in past history, will again be actually a describing consider this match. Can Ramirez enter Espinoza's variety with his sleek skills? He lost Espinoza in Around 5 in December, prior to visiting the canvas himself as the amount of hits took its own cost in the last round.The rematch has all the ingredients for an additional classic.-- Parkinson.