The first half of 2024 has ended, and the second half is quietly coming! For fans, what will be the takeaway from the second half of the year? In the first half of the year, the world witnessed Oleksandr Usyk defeat Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua stun Francis Nganno, "Big Bang" Zhang Zhilei KO "Bronze Bomber" Deontay Wild...... In conclusion, 2024 is awesome, so the second half of the year is just as much to look forward to. Here, the author lists 5 possible boxing fights in the last 6 months, are you interested?
5. Gvota Davies vs Vasily Lomachenko
Despite rumours that Lomachenko could pass up the opportunity in favor of a fight against Shakur Stevenson, Lomachenko's promoter Bob Arum has debunked the rumors that he is still in contact with Davis' team, and that everything is normal at the moment, and if all goes well, the two are expected to compete in November.
The battle between Davis and Lomachenko has been noisy for years, and it will be a classic encounter of power vs. technology. Now, at the age of 36, Lomachenko is considered past his prime, but his strength is still extraordinary, can Davis replace the battle-hardened veteran? This is the answer that everyone wants to know.
4. Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk (rematch)
The rematch between Fury and Usyk is scheduled for December 21 and is a classic, with the pair battling fiercely in the first half, with Usyk taking over at crucial moments, especially in the ninth round, which narrowly crushed Fury to win 2-1 on aggregate.
Fury and Usyk rematches are also worth looking forward to, can Fury get revenge on his opponent? Or does Usyk continue to win? A series of questions that need to be answered. Of course, a lot of people feel that, given Fury's usual "capriciousness," you really don't know what to expect unless both men finally step into the ring.
3. Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
The battle was originally scheduled for June, but unfortunately with Beterbiev injured, the fight had to be postponed to October. The Bivor vs. Beterbiev bout will determine the first hegemon in the history of the 175-pound light heavyweight division to hold four belts at the same time.
The battle between Bivol and Beterbiev is very suspenseful, the two belong to completely different types, and in the end it is Bivol who controls Beterbiev? Or did Betbyev destroy Bivol? Who do you think will have the last laugh?
2. Carneiro Alvarez vs David Benavidez
Alvarez will be making his debut in September, and fans naturally want him to take on Benavidez, is that wishful thinking on our part? Hopefully, the dream will come true! Many people feel that Alvarez may choose Benavidez given that he has no suitable opponent in the second half of the year, but there is no indication that he will do so.
If Alvarez doesn't play Benavidez this year, it may be even more difficult in the future, and if he misses the fight against Benavidez, it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest regrets in his field.
1. Zhang Zhilei VS Joseph Parker (rematch)
Zhang Zhilei made it clear that he will take the stage again before the end of this year, but who is the opponent? The reason why the author ranks Zhang Zhilei's competition at the top of the five super fights in the second half of 2024 is that as Chinese fighters, we should support him, not to mention that compared to some of the masters who blow out, Zhang Zhilei is definitely eligible to enjoy this honor.
Zhang has not revealed a potential target, and it is widely believed that he is likely to have a rematch with Parker, because Zhang Zhilei has no suitable opponent other than that, and Parker will need to prove something by playing Zhang again. In March this year, Zhang Zhilei lost on points in a favorable situation of knocking out Parker twice, so the rematch is still very interesting, and I wish Zhang Zhilei a greater breakthrough in revenge against his opponent.