SCHEDULE: INOUE-BUTLER LOOK TO UNIFY; RIVERA & MARTIN COLLIDE & MORE

By: Jay Calderon

On Tuesday in the early morning hours in the United States, Bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will battle fellow titlist Paul Butler in a unification bout in Tokyo, Japan. If successful, Inoue will be Japan's first undisputed, unified world champion in the sport of boxing.

On Friday, in Quebec, Canada, Heavyweights Arslanbek Makhmudov and Michael Wallisch will battle it out on ESPN. Heavily favored Makhmudov looks to remain undefeated and continue his march towards the top of the division.

On Saturday, as part of PBC on Showtime, Michel Rivera battles Frank Martin battle it out in a fight of unbeatens at Lightweight. The fight card, which takes place in Las Vegas, will also feature Jose Uzcategui will take on Vladimir Shishkin in Super Middleweight action.

Also on Saturday, in Bournemouth, England, and live on Sky Sports, European Cruiserweight titlist Chris Billam-Smith will battle Armend Xhoxhaj. Also on the card, Light-Heavyweight titlist Dan Azeez will defend his gold against Rocky Fielding, and Caroline Dubois will take on Sofia Alejandra Rodriguez in Lightweight action.

You can check out the full schedule and betting odds by clicking here.