The pair will take centre stage in Egypt this weekend after another busy period of fight action on either side of the North Atlantic.

While the duo make their final preparations, several other fighters will be mulling their next moves after a slew of terrific fights.

Here, DAZN News looks back at the week in boxing - and picks out five key stories worth revisiting as we head for the next seven days.

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Hrgovic tees up Itauma in ruthless style

Filip Hrgovic touched down in Doncaster last week seeking a statement win over Dave Allen - and he duly delivered the goods.

The Croatian's three-round victory against the hometown hero ensured more than just a winning start to a blockbuster 2026.

It also likely tees up a mouthwatering bout with Moses Itauma later this August, as the Briton seeks a tougher heavyweight foe.

Allen mulls British title bid after fairytale

Defeat at the Eco-Power Stadium effectively confirmed suggestions that 'The White Rhino' is a domestic-level fighter at best.

But that appears to have also opened the door for Allen to mount a long-mooted crack at the British title if the cards fall right.

Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Should the South Yorkshireman get his shot at the Lonsdale Belt, it would cap a remarkable fairytale recovery in his fortunes.

Davis and Norman Jr. back to best

Half the world away, Keyshawn Davis and Brian Norman Jr. put their rivals on notice with a pair of superlative performances too.

The former claimed a comfortable decision in his rematch with Nahir Albright in Norfolk, while the latter stopped Josh Wagner.

Davis now will mull whether to stick or twist at super-lightweight, but both men will feel they can be challenging for belts again soon.

Donovan eyes Crocker title trilogy

Out for the first time since his Windsor Park heartbreak last September, Paddy Donovan teed up an immediate title shot once more.

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The Irishman defeated Karen Chukhadzhian in their IBF welterweight eliminator, putting him in line for a trilogy with Lewis Crocker.

Donovan will now wait to see if his rival can make a successful first defence against ex-champion Liam Paro in Brisbane next month.

Canelo return rubber-stamped for Riyadh

With long-standing talk of a bout against WBC champion Christian M'billi finally confirmed, Canelo Alvarez is back in the saddle again.

The Mexican will bid to regather a piece of the super-middleweight undisputed crown he lost against Terence Crawford last year.

It will mark a second trip to Saudi Arabia for the star too, with the pair's title bout due to headline a September fight card in Riyadh.

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