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This is the kind of year boxing lives for—where the names are huge, the grudges run deep, and every fight on the schedule could flip the sport on its head. You want a “must-watch” calendar? Try this: Oleksandr Usyk is back to put his crown on the line against Dubois, a kid who’s been stewing for revenge since their last war. Dubois has nothing to lose—fighters like that are dangerous, and the buzz around Wembley is that this time, Usyk’s belt won’t come easy.

That’s just the warmup. Canelo Álvarez—the guy who’s run through divisions like it’s a video game—meets Terence Crawford, the undefeated assassin coming up in weight, no fear, no hesitation. Vegas already smells blood and history. If Canelo finally falls, every book will burn and every so-called “expert” will pretend they saw it coming.

And then there’s Manny Pacquiao, still fighting at 46. Barrios is supposed to be the young lion, but you think Pacquiao came back to collect a paycheck? Don’t bet your lunch on it. Manny’s never been an “easy out” in his life, and this one is personal. Jake Paul? Yeah, the internet jokes were funny—until he started flattening “real” fighters. Now he gets Chavez Jr., and say what you want, but the numbers don’t lie: a win here turns the whole circus on its head. These fights aren’t just tickets, they’re turning points.

Add in Bivol and Beterbiev running it back after a war that split fans and judges. Nonito Donaire is back for another belt. And every young heavyweight on the planet is circling June like it’s a lottery ticket with their name on it. The hunger is real. The bad blood is everywhere. Titles, careers, legacies—this is the kind of season where the upsets hurt, the knockouts echo, and every undercard could become the next headline.

You want safe? Stay out of the ring. But if you want to see how fast reputations can get rebuilt or ruined—how fast fortunes can flip—this is the year you keep your eyes up, your wallet ready, and your bets sharp. Every month, every match, every fighter is fighting for more than the win. They’re fighting for their spot in the story, and if you’re paying attention, you can write your own right alongside them.

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