August is packed with high-stakes cards across the globe from Benghazi and Riyadh to Orlando and Altrincham making it one of the busiest months on the fight calendar. If you’re searching for the definitive guide to the boxing schedule Match in August 2025, this page lays out every major fight night, who’s fighting, where and when to watch in the U.S., title stakes, and key storylines to follow. All times and bouts below are taken from current listings and are subject to change; always verify close to bell time.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- A quick at-a-glance calendar for August 2025
- Network and streaming info (DAZN, DAZN PPV, ESPN, ProBox TV, UFC Fight Pass)
- Ringwalk time estimates in EST/PST when available
- Undercard highlights and title fights
- Expert viewing tips and FAQs
Note: Schedules can shift on short notice due to logistics, medicals, and commission updates. Use this as your planning hub and check official broadcast listings on fight day.
Fast Calendar: August 2025 Fight Nights (U.S. viewing)
- Friday, Aug 8 — Benghazi, Libya (DAZN)
- Mirco Cuello vs. Sergio Rios Jimenez (per Box.Live: vacant WBA Interim Featherweight)
- Albert Ramirez vs. Jerome Pampellone (WBA light heavyweight eliminator)
- Sofiane Oumiha vs. Francisco Fonseca
- U.S. TV windows (per Box.Live):
- Main card: 1:30 PM EST / 10:30 AM PST (DAZN)
- Oumiha–Fonseca ringwalk: ~2:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM PST
- Ramirez–Pampellone ringwalk: ~3:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM PST
- Cuello–Jimenez ringwalk: ~4:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM PST
- Friday, Aug 15 — Plant City, FL (ProBox TV), Santa Ynez, CA (UFC Fight Pass), Beijing, China
- Plant City: Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov vs. William Foster III; Starling Castillo vs. Shinard Bunch
- Start: 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST (ProBox TV)
- Santa Ynez: Title — Mizuki Hiruta vs. Naomy Cardenas Gomez (WBO women’s junior bantam); plus Omar Trinidad vs. Lorenzo Parra
- Start: 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST (UFC Fight Pass)
- Beijing: Can Xu vs. Jaouad Belmehdi; Wensong Liu vs. Angelo Beltran (regional listings)
- Plant City: Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov vs. William Foster III; Starling Castillo vs. Shinard Bunch
- Saturday, Aug 16 — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (DAZN PPV), Gómez Palacio, Mexico (ESPN)
- Riyadh (DAZN PPV):
- Title — Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman (WBA featherweight)
- Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte (heavyweight)
- Raymond Ford vs. Abraham Nova (junior lightweight/super featherweight)
- Filip Hrgovic vs. David Adeleye (heavyweight)
- Hayato Tsutsumi vs. Qais Ashfaq (super featherweight)
- U.S. start: 12:45 PM EST / 9:45 AM PST
- Mexico (ESPN):
- Andrew Moloney vs. Argi Cortes (IBF super flyweight final eliminator)
- U.S. start: 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST (main event ringwalk ~11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST per Box.Live timing block)
- Riyadh (DAZN PPV):
- Wednesday, Aug 20 — Sydney, Australia
- Michael Zerafa vs. Mikey Dahlman (middleweight)
- Nikita Tszyu vs. Lulzim Ismaili (junior middleweight)
- Friday, Aug 22 — Orlando, FL (DAZN)
- Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro vs. Daniel Bailey (featherweight)
- Yoelvis Gomez vs. Edwine Humaine Junior (junior middleweight)
- Start: 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST
- Saturday, Aug 23 — Orlando, FL (DAZN); Altrincham, UK (DAZN); Kinshasa, DRC
- Orlando (DAZN):
- Yoenis Tellez vs. Abass Baraou (junior middleweight)
- Title — Stephanie Han vs. Paulina Angel (WBA women’s lightweight)
- Yankiel Rivera Figueroa vs. Angelino Cordova (flyweight)
- Jamaine Ortiz vs. Steve Claggett (junior welterweight)
- Title — Jasmine Artiga vs. Linn Sandstrom (WBA women’s junior bantamweight)
- Start: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
- Altrincham (DAZN):
- Jack Rafferty vs. Mark Chamberlain (British junior welterweight title; Commonwealth title also listed)
- Start: 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
- Kinshasa (regional):
- Ilunga Junior Makabu vs. Charles Manyuchi (cruiserweight)
- Orlando (DAZN):
- Saturday, Aug 30 — Lincoln, NE (regional)
- Local prospects and 4–6 rounders featured
This month-by-month summary blends TV/stream listings from Box.Live with full global fight cards curated by ESPN’s schedule page.
Deep Dive: Week-by-Week Cards, Stakes, and How to Watch
Friday, Aug 8 — Benghazi, Libya (DAZN; additional bout airings vary)
A globally notable opener for the month, with a trio of compelling matchups:
- Mirco Cuello vs. Sergio Rios Jimenez — 12 rounds, featherweights
- Per Box.Live, this is for the vacant WBA Interim World Featherweight title, setting the winner up for a stronger claim toward a full championship shot within the World Boxing Association hierarchy.
- Estimated U.S. ringwalk: ~4:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM PST.
- Albert Ramirez vs. Jerome Pampellone — 12 rounds, light heavyweights
- WBA eliminator. The winner positions himself for title contention at 175 pounds.
- Estimated U.S. ringwalk: ~3:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM PST.
- Sofiane Oumiha vs. Francisco Fonseca — 10 rounds, lightweights
- Estimated U.S. ringwalk: ~2:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM PST.
- Note: Box.Live lists this fight’s U.S. TV as ESPN, while the overall event stream is DAZN—always check same-day listings to confirm where this particular bout airs in your market.
Viewing tip:
- The DAZN broadcast block is slated from 1:30 PM EST / 10:30 AM PST. Undercard pacing can shift ringwalks by 15–45 minutes.
Friday, Aug 15 — Split-night: Plant City (ProBox TV), Santa Ynez (UFC Fight Pass), Beijing
A two-screen evening for U.S. fans:
- Plant City, FL (ProBox TV; 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST)
- Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov vs. William Foster III — 10r, super featherweight
- Starling Castillo vs. Shinard Bunch — 10r, junior welterweight
- A prospect-heavy card where the winners can springboard into top-15 contention.
- Santa Ynez, CA (UFC Fight Pass; 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST)
- Title — Mizuki Hiruta vs. Naomy Cardenas Gomez — 12r, for Hiruta’s WBO women’s junior bantamweight title
- Omar Trinidad vs. Lorenzo Parra — 10r, featherweight
- Undercard features women’s atomweight and lower-weight prospects—good scouting ground for rising talent.
- Beijing, China (regional)
- Can Xu vs. Jaouad Belmehdi — 12r, junior lightweights
- Wensong Liu vs. Angelo Beltran — 8r, featherweights
- This card adds international depth to the day; U.S. airings are not formally listed in the U.S. TV grid provided.
Saturday, Aug 16 — Riyadh super-card (DAZN PPV), Mexico headliner (ESPN)
The month’s biggest day features star power and titles.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (DAZN PPV; main card from 12:45 PM EST / 9:45 AM PST)
- Title — Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman — 12r, for the WBA featherweight title
- Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte — 12r, heavyweights
- Raymond Ford vs. Abraham Nova — 12r, super featherweight
- Filip Hrgovic vs. David Adeleye — 10r, heavyweights
- Hayato Tsutsumi vs. Qais Ashfaq — 10r, super featherweight
- Why it matters: Ball–Goodman consolidates the featherweight picture, while Itauma’s step-up against Whyte is a major heavyweight litmus test for one of the division’s most hyped young contenders.
- Gómez Palacio, Mexico (ESPN; TV window from 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST)
- Andrew Moloney vs. Argi Cortes — 12r, IBF super flyweight final eliminator
- Stakes: The winner becomes a primary contender for the IBF 115-pound title. Expect tactical volume and momentum swings—both men are experienced at world level.
Wednesday, Aug 20 — Sydney, Australia
A midweek Oceania showcase (regional airings vary):
- Michael Zerafa vs. Mikey Dahlman — 10r, middleweights
- Nikita Tszyu vs. Lulzim Ismaili — 10r, junior middleweights
- Plus Brock Jarvis and other local names. This is a key checkpoint for Tszyu’s surge at 154.
Friday, Aug 22 — Orlando, FL (DAZN; 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST)
A U.S. showcase for rising contenders:
- Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro vs. Daniel Bailey — 10r, featherweights
- Yoelvis Gomez vs. Edwine Humaine Junior — 10r, junior middleweights
- Supporting prospects in lightweight and welterweight bouts.
Saturday, Aug 23 — U.S. title doubleheader, UK domestic clash, and Kinshasa action
A busy Saturday with meaningful belts on the line:
- Orlando, FL (DAZN; 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST)
- Yoenis Tellez vs. Abass Baraou — 12r, junior middleweights
- Title — Stephanie Han vs. Paulina Angel — 10r, WBA women’s lightweight title
- Yankiel Rivera Figueroa vs. Angelino Cordova — 12r, flyweights
- Jamaine Ortiz vs. Steve Claggett — 10r, junior welterweights
- Title — Jasmine Artiga vs. Linn Sandstrom — 10r, WBA women’s junior bantamweight title
- Why it matters: A rare U.S. card featuring two women’s world-title fights alongside meaningful men’s bouts that could shuffle divisional rankings.
- Altrincham, UK (DAZN; 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST)
- Jack Rafferty vs. Mark Chamberlain — 12r, for the British junior welterweight title (Commonwealth title also listed)
- Zak Miller vs. Leon Woodstock — 12r, featherweights
- A strong domestic dust-up with serious implications for Europe’s 140-pound scene.
- Kinshasa, DRC (regional)
- Ilunga Junior Makabu vs. Charles Manyuchi — 10r, cruiserweights
- A notable continental event headlined by former titleholder Makabu.
Saturday, Aug 30 — Lincoln, Nebraska (regional)
A developmental U.S. show featuring prospects across 4–6 round bouts. If you’re local, these cards are great for seeing tomorrow’s TV fighters in intimate venues.
Why August 2025 Matters: Titles, Eliminators, and Momentum
- Featherweight clarity: Ball vs. Goodman in Riyadh is a premium WBA title fight that could shape future unifications and mandatory orders. The same division gets heat in Benghazi with Cuello–Jimenez (per Box.Live, for the interim belt), ensuring multiple contenders emerge from August with hardware.
- Heavyweight watch: Moses Itauma’s step-up versus Dillian Whyte is a high-risk, high-reward move. A convincing win launches Itauma into an elite conversation much sooner than the usual prospect timetable.
- Super flyweight stakes: Moloney–Cortes serves as an IBF final eliminator at 115. The winner should be positioned for a shot in one of boxing’s most talent-rich divisions.
- Domestic crossroads: Rafferty–Chamberlain in Altrincham has the makings of a breakthrough for the winner, with British and Commonwealth honors propelling them toward European and fringe world contention at 140.
- Women’s world titles in Orlando: Two WBA women’s belts on the line—Stephanie Han (lightweight) and Jasmine Artiga (junior bantamweight)—showcase depth and parity in the women’s game on a single U.S. card.
Broadcasting, Ringwalk Times, and Practical Viewing Tips
- Expect variability: Ringwalk estimates (e.g., 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM EST on Aug 8) are best-case targets. Undercard finishes (cuts, KOs) or delays can shift headliners earlier or later by 15–45 minutes.
- DAZN vs. DAZN PPV: Most international cards in August are on DAZN in the U.S., with Aug 16 Riyadh designated as DAZN PPV. Purchase in advance to avoid late login traffic or regional issues.
- ESPN slots: The Aug 16 Moloney–Cortes card is slated for ESPN primetime (starting 10:00 PM EST). One undercard on Aug 8 (Oumiha–Fonseca) is also listed by Box.Live as airing on ESPN—verify same-day listings since this undercard is part of a broader DAZN show.
- Early Saturday blocks: The Riyadh start time (12:45 PM EST) means afternoon viewing in the U.S.—perfect for fans who prefer daytime cards.
- Time zone shorthand:
- Early-day U.S. cards often indicate Middle East/Europe primetime.
- Late-night U.S. cards often indicate Mexico/West Coast headliners.
Pro tip from the press row: If you plan to watch multiple events in one day (e.g., Aug 16), keep a second device ready. Undercard overlap is common, and switching streams can cost you a knockdown or early stoppage.
The Boxing Schedule Match in August 2025: Can’t-Miss Nights
- Aug 16 (Riyadh, DAZN PPV): Title at featherweight plus a potential heavyweight breakout for Itauma. Deep undercard adds value to the PPV price.
- Aug 16 (Mexico, ESPN): IBF 115-pound final eliminator—Moloney and Cortes both have world-level experience; this should be competitive and tactical.
- Aug 23 (Orlando, DAZN): A rare U.S. card with two women’s world-title fights alongside men’s contenders. Expect multiple divisions to be impacted by these results.
- Aug 8 (Benghazi, DAZN): Afternoon boxing in the U.S. with an interim belt (per Box.Live), a light heavy eliminator, and an interesting lightweight test for Oumiha.
How This Guide Was Compiled
We combined U.S. TV/stream timing blocks and ringwalk estimates with full fight-card details listed across recognized boxing schedule pages. For weekly verification, always consult your app or broadcaster within 2–4 hours of first bell. Cards can add or scratch bouts during fight week.
- Branded source: ESPN publishes an updated global schedule with title designations and international dates.
- Partial-match reference: For a detailed, continuously updated view of the August 2025 boxing schedule, Box.Live maintains full card listings and ringwalk estimates.
- Generic reference: For U.S. TV blocks and channels, click here for Box.Live’s “Boxing on US TV” page.
High-authority background reading:
- Belt structures and sanctioning body context: the World Boxing Association.
Expert Viewer’s Checklist
- Confirm your app logins (DAZN, ESPN, ProBox TV, UFC Fight Pass) at least a day early, and update apps to avoid forced refreshes during co-main events.
- Note early start times (Aug 8 and Aug 16 Riyadh) to avoid missing key fights.
- Track ringwalks on broadcast lower-thirds or the apps’ live schedule tabs—these update in real time when bouts end early.
- If you follow betting markets, lines can move quickly when undercard news breaks. Have your sportsbook and news source side-by-side.
FAQs
What fights are on tonight?
- If it’s Friday, Aug 8: Cuello–Jimenez (DAZN), Ramirez–Pampellone (DAZN), and Oumiha–Fonseca (listed by Box.Live as ESPN). Estimated ringwalks are 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM EST respectively.
- If it’s Saturday, Aug 16: Riyadh PPV block on DAZN PPV (from 12:45 PM EST) plus Moloney–Cortes on ESPN (from 10:00 PM EST).
Always re-check the day-of broadcast app for updated bout order and start times.
Which August fights have world titles or eliminators?
- Ball vs. Goodman (Aug 16, DAZN PPV): WBA featherweight title.
- Cuello vs. Jimenez (Aug 8): Listed by Box.Live as for the vacant WBA Interim Featherweight title.
- Ramirez vs. Pampellone (Aug 8): WBA light heavyweight eliminator.
- Moloney vs. Cortes (Aug 16, ESPN): IBF super flyweight final eliminator.
- Orlando (Aug 23, DAZN): Stephanie Han vs. Paulina Angel (WBA women’s lightweight); Jasmine Artiga vs. Linn Sandstrom (WBA women’s junior bantamweight).
How can I watch August 2025 fights in the U.S.?
- DAZN/DAZN PPV handle a majority of the international cards (Aug 8 Benghazi, Aug 16 Riyadh, Aug 22/23 Orlando, and the Altrincham UK show).
- ESPN carries the Aug 16 Mexico card (Moloney–Cortes).
- ProBox TV carries Aug 15 Plant City.
- UFC Fight Pass carries Aug 15 Santa Ynez.
- Some international midweek cards (Beijing Aug 15; Sydney Aug 20) may be regional only check fight week announcements.
Are ringwalk times exact?
No. They’re estimates. Undercards that run long or end early shift main events. For example, the Aug 8 Benghazi window begins at 1:30 PM EST on DAZN, but each featured bout’s ringwalk can slide by 15–45 minutes.
What are the can’t-miss fights in August?
- Ball vs. Goodman (WBA 126) for high-level skill and stakes.
- Itauma vs. Whyte to gauge a blue-chip heavyweight’s ceiling.
- Moloney vs. Cortes for a world-title pathway at 115.
- The Aug 23 Orlando double-header of women’s titles, which is unusual in volume for a single U.S. show.
Conclusion
With multiple title fights, a heavyweight acid test, and a steady run of U.S.-friendly broadcasts, the boxing schedule Match in August 2025 gives fans meaningful action nearly every weekend. Plan ahead for early Saturday blocks (Riyadh), double-screens on Aug 15, and a title-loaded night on Aug 23. Keep your apps updated, verify same-day listings, and enjoy a month that could reshape featherweight, super flyweight, and junior welterweight storylines heading into the fall.
For broader month-by-month context beyond the boxing schedule Match in August 2025:
- Branded source overview: ESPN
- Partial-match reference: August 2025 boxing schedule
- U.S. TV blocks and channels: click here