April 2024 is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for boxing fans, with a slate of compelling fights scheduled across the United States and featuring a mix of established champions and rising stars. From high-stakes title fights to intriguing undercard battles, here’s a look at what’s in store.
April 6 in Las Vegas: A Night of Junior Welterweights and More
The month kicks off in Las Vegas with Richardson Hitchins facing off against Gustavo Daniel Lemos in a 12-round junior welterweight bout. Diego Pacheco takes on Shawn McCalman in the super middleweight division, promising a night of intense action.
Flyweights Galal Yafai and Agustin Mauro Gauto will clash in a 10-round fight, with Marc Castro and Abraham Montoya rounding out the card in the junior lightweight division. The evening also features a title fight between Skye Nicolson and Sarah Mahfoud for the vacant WBC women’s featherweight title, a matchup that’s sure to captivate fans.
April 13 in Las Vegas and Corpus Christi, Texas: Double the Action
Las Vegas hosts another exciting night with Jordan Gill vs. Zelfa Barrett in the junior lightweights. Ellie Scotney defends her IBF title against Segolene Lefebvre, who puts her WBO title on the line in a junior featherweight unification bout. Additionally, Rhiannon Dixon and Karen Elizabeth Carabajal will vie for the vacant WBO women’s lightweight title.
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In Corpus Christi, Texas, heavyweight hopeful Jared Anderson takes on Ryad Merhy in a 12-round main event. The card also features Efe Ajagba against Guido Vianello in the heavyweights and several more bouts that showcase the depth and talent within the boxing world.
April 20 in New York: The Showdown
The much-anticipated clash between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia for Haney’s WBC junior welterweight title takes center stage in New York. This high-profile bout pits two of boxing’s brightest stars against each other, with the winner set to cement his place atop the division.
April 27 in Fresno, California: Closing Out the Month
Jose Ramirez faces Rances Barthelemy in a 12-round junior welterweight contest that promises fireworks. Vergil Ortiz Jr. steps into the ring against Thomas Dulorme, looking to make a statement in the junior middleweights.
April’s boxing schedule offers something for every fan, from high-stakes title fights to emerging talents looking to make their mark. As these athletes prepare to step into the ring, the boxing world awaits what promises to be a month filled with drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
