October is shaping up to be a key month for boxing, with fights that could define the course of several pugilists in various categories, from heavyweights to super featherweights. Alofoke Deportes presents the most outstanding matchups of the month.
Unmissable Fights of October
The WBO interim heavyweight champion, Joseph Parker, cannot afford to lose against Fabio Wardley if he wants to stay in the running for a fight against undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk in 2026.
O’Shaquie Foster and Sebastian Fundora will seek to consolidate their reputations in the super featherweight and super welterweight categories, respectively. Jaron “Boots” Ennis will seek a strong performance in his debut at 154 pounds. Jesús Ramos Jr., now at middleweight, could rise from prospect to serious contender if he defeats Shane Mosley Jr.
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton (October 25th)
Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley (October 25th)
Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. Uisma Lima (October 11th)
Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman (October 25th)
JesĂşs Alejandro Ramos Jr. vs. Shane Mosley Jr. (October 25th)
Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer (October 30th)
Danny Garcia vs. Daniel Gonzalez (October 18th)
Reputations and status will be at stake in these important matches.
Analysis of the Fights
1. O’Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton: Champion Foster will defend his WBC super featherweight title against Fulton. The latter seeks to become a champion in three different categories. Foster, with his greater size and reach, could be decisive against Fulton.Stephen Fulton Jr., left, and O’Shaquie Foster will meet in October for Foster’s WBC junior lightweight title.2. Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley: Parker, former WBO champion, must overcome Wardley to stay in contention for a world title. Wardley, although with less experience, has shown to have a big heart and a powerful right hand.Referee John Latham counts down Justis Huni after being knocked down by Fabio Wardley, left, in June.3. Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. Uisma Lima: Ennis, ESPN’s number 1 welterweight ranking, will make his super welterweight debut against Lima. A resounding KO victory is expected for Ennis.Jaron Ennis, right, defeated Eimantas Stanionis by sixth-round TKO in April to add the WBA welterweight title to his IBF belt.4. Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman: Fundora will seek to defend his WBC super welterweight title against Thurman. Victory could solidify his position as the best in the category.5. Jesús Alejandro Ramos Jr. vs. Shane Mosley Jr.: Ramos, after winning his last three fights by KO, faces Mosley Jr. This fight is an eliminator for the WBC middleweight title.Shane Mosley Jr., right, sent former champion Daniel Jacobs to retirement with a unanimous decision victory in June 2024.6. Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer: Mayer seeks to become a champion in three different divisions. The result of this fight is key to her future and could open the doors to a confrontation with Claressa Shields.Mikaela Mayer, left, retained her WBO welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Sandy Ryan in the rematch in Las Vegas back in March.
7. Danny Garcia vs. Daniel Gonzalez: Garcia, who has announced his “Farewell to Brooklyn”, faces Gonzalez. A defeat could mean the end of his career.
Danny Garcia, right, last fought against Erislandy Lara in September 2024 when he lost by ninth-round TKO in Las Vegas.
