Boxing followers have heavyweight summer time to dream of together with particular Derek Chisora send-off

This summer is going to be red hot for the heavyweight scene.

Next weekend we kick off our deal with DAZN with the Joe Joyce v Filip Hrgovic sizzler at Co-Op Live in Manchester. But that’s just a taster for what is to come with our big boys in the sport’s glamour division.

Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF title in a huge fight this summer. His mandatory is Derek Chisora, while there is the option of pursuing a unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Either way, Chisora will be getting his own special night as he looks to land fight number 50 and bow out on the sport.

Joseph Parker is also in the mix, of course. The Kiwi puncher will get a huge fight after his win over Martin Bakole. Parker has pulled off great victories now over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Bakole. His chance is coming.

Then we have Fabio Wardley with plans being put in place for a summer fight at Ipswich Town’s Portman Road. That will be a special night for the Tractor Boys fan and it will be a big-name opponent, too.

While there’s early discussions for Agit Kabayel to get a homecoming night in Germany after his impressive wins over in Saudi Arabia. Moses Itauma is currently being patient while we continue to plot his path to the world title and will soon have news of a summer date for the most exciting prospect in the sport.

Lawrence Okolie was forced out of a clash with Richard Riakporhe next weekend thanks to an injury but that is a fight we can reschedule. David Adeleye is looking to become British heavyweight champion next weekend against Jeamie TKV and if he does there will be even bigger nights round the corner for him.

It’s going to be a scorching summer of heavyweight boxing with Queensberry that’s for sure. Then add into the mix the amount of talent we have in other weight divisions ready for their big nights on the world stage.