Updated: September 2026 — The 2026 boxing calendar has already delivered shocking upsets, massive unifications, and dramatic knockouts. From Ryan Garcia’s highly anticipated WBC title defense against Conor Benn to the blockbuster Canelo Alvarez showdown in Riyadh, here is your complete guide to the upcoming fights and the biggest results of the year.
Upcoming 2026 Boxing Schedule
Mark your calendars for these major world title clashes and high-stakes bouts set for the remainder of the year. (Defending champions marked with ‘c’)
| Date | Location | Main Event (Weight / Title) | Network |
| Sep 12 | Las Vegas, USA | Ryan Garcia (c) vs. Conor Benn (WBC Welterweight) | DAZN |
| Sep 19 | Manchester, UK | John Hedges vs. Pat Brown (Cruiserweight) | DAZN |
| Sep 26 | Birmingham, UK | Liam Davies vs. Nathaniel Collins (European Featherweight) | DAZN |
| Oct 17 | London, UK | Daniel Dubois (c) vs. Fabio Wardley 2 (WBO Heavyweight) | DAZN |
| Oct 31 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Christian Mbilli (c) vs. Canelo Alvarez (WBC Super-Middleweight) | TBD |
| Nov 7 | Manchester, UK | Joshua Buatsi vs. W. Hutchinson 2 (WBC Interim Light-Heavyweight) | DAZN |
| Nov 8 | Arlington, USA | Elif Nur Turhan (c) vs. Alycia Baumgardner (IBF Lightweight) | Sky Sports |
| Dec 19 | Belfast, UK | Anthony Cacace (c) vs. Nick Ball (WBA Super-Featherweight) | DAZN |
2026 Results: The Story of the Year So Far
The year has been defined by historic undisputed coronations, legendary retirements, and shocking upsets. Here are the most significant moments that have shaped the 2026 boxing landscape:
- Heavyweight Drama: Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns to stop Fabio Wardley in May, retaining his WBO crown. Meanwhile, Filip Hrgovic captured the IBF heavyweight title with a ninth-round stoppage of Moses Itauma in August.
- Legends Bow Out: Irish icon Katie Taylor signed off her illustrious career on September 5 with a unanimous decision victory over Flora Pili, retiring as the undisputed light-welterweight champion.
- Pound-for-Pound Greatness: Naoya Inoue remained perfect by outclassing Junto Nakatani in May, while Shakur Stevenson became a four-weight world champion by masterfully dismantling Teofimo Lopez in January.
- Comeback Stumbles: Former champion Andy Ruiz Jr. lost a unanimous decision to Damian Knyba in his September return, casting doubt on his heavyweight future.
