Boxing fans anticipate key professional bouts throughout September

September features a series of notable professional boxing matches across various weight divisions. The schedule begins with Andy Ruiz Jr. facing Damian Knyba on September 4, followed by Katie Taylor competing for undisputed super lightweight titles against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5. Later in the month, Jai Opetaia is scheduled to meet Noel Mikaelian on September 12. The month concludes with a WBC bantamweight title rematch between Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa at Tokyo’s Toyota Arena on September 27. These contests involve significant title implications and high-profile fighters, including the return of several former champions to the ring. Each bout is scheduled for 10 or 12 rounds of action.

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