The boxing landscape in 2026 is shaping up to be thrilling, with major fights and significant events on the horizon. Notably, Tyson Fury has announced his comeback after a lengthy hiatus of more than a year, while the reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk remains silent about his next match, adding an air of mystery to the heavyweight division.
Meanwhile, Katie Taylor, the accomplished Irish light-welterweight champion, has yet to disclose her plans for the upcoming year, leading to speculation that she may be contemplating retirement. Fans are eagerly awaiting clarity on her future in the sport.
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Upcoming Boxing Matches in 2026
Mark your calendars for these exciting bouts:
Saturday, January 10
Subriel Matias will face Dalton Smith for the WBC light-welterweight world title in Brooklyn, USA.
Thursday, January 22
Caroline Veyre takes on Delfine Persoon for the WBC super-featherweight world title in Michigan, USA.
Saturday, January 24
- Moses Itauma versus Jermaine Franklin in a heavyweight clash in Manchester, England.
- Raymond Muratalla will challenge Andy Cruz for the IBF lightweight world title in Las Vegas, USA.
Saturday, January 31
- Teofimo Lopez is set to battle Shakur Stevenson for the WBO light-welterweight world title in New York, USA.
- Bakhram Murtazaliev faces Josh Kelly for the IBF light-middleweight world title in London, England.
- Adam Azim will compete against Gustavo Lemos in a light-welterweight match in New York, USA.
- Francesca Hennessy will go up against Ellie Bouttell in a bantamweight bout in New York, USA.
Saturday, February 7
Nick Ball will contend with Brandon Figueroa for the WBA featherweight world title in Liverpool, England.
Saturday, February 21
- Leigh Wood will meet Josh Warrington II in a super-featherweight rematch in Nottingham, England.
- Sandy Ryan will face Karla Ramos Zamora for the WBC light-welterweight world title, also in Nottingham, England.
Sunday, February 22
In a highly anticipated matchup, Claressa Shields will square off against Franchon Crews-Dezurn II for the undisputed heavyweight world title in Detroit, USA.
Saturday, February 28
Emanuel Navarrete will fight Eduardo Nunez for the WBO & IBF super-featherweight world titles in Arizona, USA.
Saturday, March 14
Jazza Dickens will take on Anthony Cacace for the WBA super-featherweight world title in Dublin, Ireland.
Recent Boxing Results
Saturday, January 3
Amanda Serrano achieved a unanimous decision victory over Reina Tellez, claiming the WBA & WBO featherweight world titles in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This thrilling match showcased Serrano's resilience as she overcame a severely swollen right eye to secure the win.
As the year unfolds, boxing enthusiasts have much to look forward to. Are you excited about these matchups? Which fighter do you believe will dominate in 2026? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments!
