A few "fights" in Manchester, a big time fight down under, and a couple of decent scraps Stateside as well this busy weekend.
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So, some decent action on both sides of the pond, with everything from a world title bout to a crossroads encounter taking place this rather active weekend.
PREDICTION: TIM TSZYU VS. BRIAN MENDOZA
On Saturday, October 14 (Sunday, October 15 locally), Jr. Middleweight titlist Tim Tszyu will take on the hard-hitting Brian Mendoza at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia, and live on Showtime.
Very busy weekend of boxing, with some world title clashes, a couple upsets, and more.
PREDICTION: LEIGH WOOD VS. JOSH WARRINGTON
On Saturday at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England, and live on DAZN, Featherweight world titlist Leigh Wood will battle former titlist Josh Warrington in a potentially thrilling domestic encounter.
PREDICTION: JAI OPETAIA VS. JORDAN THOMPSON
On Saturday, September 30, at Wembley Arena in London, England, and live on DAZN, Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will take on undefeated contender Jordan Thompson.
On Saturday, September 30, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and live on pay-per-view, world Super Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will take on Jr. Middleweight world champion Jermell Charlo.
PREDICTION: ZHILEI ZHANG VS. JOE JOYCE 2
On Saturday, September 23, at the OVO Arena in London, England, live on TNT SPORTS (UK) and ESPN (USA), Heavyweights Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce will square off in a rematch to their shocking encounter back in April.
PREDICTION: WILLIAM ZEPEDA VS. MERCITO GESTA
On Saturday, September 16, at The Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California, and live on DAZN, undefeated Lightweight contender William Zepeda will battle veteran Mercito Gesta.
So, we didn't have the busiest weekend, but we had a decent card in Manchester, England.