Get ready for a thrilling year of boxing in 2026! The schedule is packed with highly anticipated fights, from legendary comebacks to intense grudge matches. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store, with a focus on the key events and fighters that will captivate fans worldwide. But here's where it gets controversial... Who will emerge victorious in the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov showdown? And will Canelo Alvarez bounce back from his defeat to Terence Crawford? Let's dive into the full calendar and find out!
February 2026
- Sat, Feb 21: Leigh Wood emerged victorious over Josh Warrington in a unanimous decision in Nottingham. In Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia claimed the WBC welterweight championship with a unanimous decision over Mario Barrios.
- Sun, Feb 22: In Detroit, Claressa Shields successfully defended her WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles against Franchon Crews Dezurn 2. DAZN broadcasted the event.
- Fri, Feb 27: Conor Quinn's fight against Jake Dodd for the vacant Commonwealth Flyweight title was canceled in Belfast. DAZN was set to air the bout.
- Sat, Feb 28: Constantin Ursu won the vacant British & Commonwealth Welterweight title by defeating Owen Cooper in Derby. DAZN provided the live coverage.
- Sat, Mar 28: Emanuel Navarrete successfully defended his WBO & IBF Super-Featherweight titles by defeating Eduardo Nunez in Glendale. DAZN broadcasted the fight.
March 2026
- Sun, Mar 1: Elijah Pierce faces Lorenzo Parra for the WBO International Featherweight title in Verona, USA. Prime Video will air the bout.
- Sun, Mar 8: Jai Opetaia defends his IBF & The Ring Cruiserweight titles against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas. The fight will be available on YouTube.
- Sat, Mar 14: Arnold Barboza Jr. takes on Kenneth Sims Jr. in California. DAZN will broadcast the event.
- Sat, Mar 14: Jazza Dickens defends her WBA Super-Featherweight title against Anthony Cacace in Dublin. DAZN will air the fight.
- Sat, Mar 15: Anthony Olascuaga defends his WBO Flyweight title against Jukiya Limura in Yokohama, Japan. The broadcasting channel is yet to be confirmed.
- Fri, Mar 20: Felix Parrilla faces Alredo Cruz for the WBO Latino Featherweight championship in San Juan. DAZN will broadcast the bout.
- Fri, Mar 20: Michael Conlan takes on Kevin Walsh in a Featherweight bout in Belfast. DAZN will air the fight.
- Sat, Mar 21: George Liddard defends his British & Commonwealth Middleweight title against Tyler Denny in London. DAZN will broadcast the event.
- Sat, Mar 21: Carlos Adames faces Austin Williams in Orlando, Florida. DAZN will air the bout.
- Sat, Mar 28: Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC Super Welterweight title against Keith Thurman in Las Vegas. DAZN will broadcast the fight.
- Sat, Mar 28: Moses Itauma takes on Jermaine Franklin in a heavyweight bout in Manchester. DAZN will air the event.
April 2026
- Sat, Apr 4: Deontay Wilder faces Derek Chisora in a heavyweight bout in London. The fight will be available on DAZN PPV.
- Sat, Apr 4: Lauren Price defends her WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and Ring Welterweight titles against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino in Cardiff. BBC Two will broadcast the event.
- Sun, Apr 5: Caroline Dubois defends her WBC and WBO Lightweight titles against Terri Harper in London. Sky Sports will air the bout.
- Sat, Apr 11: Tyson Fury makes his highly anticipated comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov in London. The fight will be available on Netflix.
- Sat, Apr 11: Conor Benn takes on Regis Prograis in London. Netflix will broadcast the bout.
- Sat, Apr 18: Callum Smith defends his WBO interim World Light Heavyweight title against David Morrell in Liverpool. DAZN will air the fight.
- Sat, Apr 18: Manny Pacquiao faces Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition bout in Las Vegas.
- Sat, Apr 25: Lawrence Okolie takes on Tony Yoka in Paris. DAZN will broadcast the bout.
May 2026
- Sat, May 2: Zurdo Ramirez defends his WBA & WBO Cruiserweight titles against David Benavidez in Las Vegas. Prime Video will air the bout.
- Sat, May 9: Fabio Wardley defends his WBO title against Daniel Dubois in Manchester. DAZN will broadcast the fight.
- Sat, May 23: Oleksandr Usyk takes on Rico Verhoeven for the WBC World Heavyweight title in Giza, Egypt. DAZN will air the event.
The Home of Boxing in 2026
2026 promises to be a blockbuster year for boxing, with several high-profile fights and comebacks. Tyson Fury will return against Arslanbek Makhmudov, while Oleksandr Usyk faces the king of kickboxing, Rico Verhoeven. Conor Benn makes his debut under Zuffa Boxing, and Fabio Wardley defends his newly won heavyweight crown. Canelo Alvarez aims to bounce back from his defeat to Terence Crawford, and heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk must also defend his title. Derek Chisora fights for the 50th and possibly final time against Deontay Wilder, while Daniel Dubois is on the comeback trail. A host of British stars, including Moses Itauma, Hamzah Sheeraz, and Adam Azim, are poised to leap into superstardom. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed year of boxing! But here's the controversial part... Who will come out on top in the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov showdown? And will Canelo Alvarez be able to reclaim his title after his defeat to Terence Crawford? Let's find out and join the discussion in the comments section below!
