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Boxing schedule 2022 including Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte, Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

Boxing fans are set to be spoilt in 2022, with a host of top-class bouts already scheduled and many more on their way.

The year has already seen victory for Chris Eubank Jr against Liam Williams, Kell Brook overcoming Amir Khan in the pair's grudge match and Claressa Shields paving the way for a unification bout against Savannah Marshall.

Further action in the course of the coming months is set to include the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Josh Warrington.

Here's our rolling update of 2022 biggest fights, with more added as and when they are announced.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall - 26th February

Undisputed light-welterweight champion Josh Taylor is putting his four belts on the line against Chorley's Jack Catterall, in what could be his final fight at this weight level.

The bout will take place at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow.

Lawrence Okolie vs Michal Cieslak - 27th February

Lawrence Okolie's defence of his WBO cruiserweight title against Michal Cieslak is likely to be his final bout at that weight level before stepping up to the heavyweight scene.

The bout will take place at the O2 Arena in London.

Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan - 12th March

Leigh Wood faces off against Michael Conlan to defend his WBA featherweight title in March in what is a tough test against the undefeated Irishman.

The bout will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.

Savannah Marshall vs Femke Hermans - 12th March

Claressa Shields lies in wait for Savannah Marshall with a unification bout set for the pair if she can see off Femke Hermans in her WBO middleweight title defence.

The bout will take place in Newcastle.

Kiko Martinez vs Josh Warrington - 26th March

Josh Warrington gets the opportunity to claim the IBF featherweight title in his rematch with Kiko Martinez, five-years on from their first clash.

The bout will take place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.

Errol Spence vs Yordenis Ugas - April 16th

Unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr puts his three belts on the line against Yordenis Ugas, which could be the final hurdle before a unification showdown with Terence Crawford.

The bout will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte - TBC but likely to be 23rd April

Tyson Fury has been mandated to defend his heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte this year, in what's likely to be the final hurdle before a unification bout with Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk.

The date and venue is yet to be confirmed but it's expected to take place in April.

Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano - 30th April

The biggest women's bout of all-time and the first to headline the Madison Square Garden sees Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano face off in a unification bout, with the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight titles up for grabs.

The bout will take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk - TBC

Significant delays have pushed back Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk but the path has now been cleared for the bout, with the winner likely to face Tyson Fury.

A date and venue is yet to be confirmed but it's expected to take place this summer.

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