Boxing’s heavyweight division has never been healthier with big fights happening and an undisputed world champion once again ruling the sport’s marquee weight class in 2026.
The fights that fans have craved for years are finally happening and there are some incredible showdowns coming up as we head deeper into 2026. The biggest domino of all will fall in December when hopefully we finally get that Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua blockbuster.
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Upcoming boxing fights: Heavyweights
Here is how the heavyweight division currently looks from a scheduling perspective:
Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres
Date: Saturday October 17, 2026
Ring walks: 2100 UK, 1600 ET, 1300 PT
Venue: London, England
TV: DAZN PPV
Odds: 1/4 Jalolov, 10/3 Dacres, 16/1 Draw
British fight fans get the chance to see Jalolov up close and personal when he meets Solomon Dacres on the Dubois vs Wardley 2 undercard in London. ‘The Big Uzbek’ is a two-time Olympic champion but has managed to build a 17-0 pro ledger with 15 wins inside distance. This should be a proper test for a man who is already in the top 10 of our latest heavyweight rankings.
Daniel Dubois (23-3) vs Fabio Wardley (20-1-1) 2
Date: Saturday October 17, 2026
Ring walks: 2200 UK, 1700 ET, 1400 PT
Venue: London, England
TV: DAZN PPV
Odds: 3/10 Dubois, 11/4 Wardley, 20/1 Draw
These two British warriors put it all on the line again once more as they battle for the WBO world heavyweight title just five months after their epic first meeting. On that occasion Dubois was on the deck twice early before roaring back to stop Wardley in an epic slugfest in Manchester. This time ‘Dynamite’ starts as a firm favourite – this rematch is very soon considering the punishment Wardley ended up taking first time round. It should be special, buckle up fight fans.
Tyson Fury (36-2-1) vs Anthony Joshua (30-4)
Date: Friday December 11, 2026
Ring walks: tbc
Venue: Cardiff, Wales
TV: Netflix
Odds: 8/15 Fury, 7/4 Joshua, 16/1 Draw
At last, it’s happening – the fight British fans have waited so long to see. Fury and Joshua have signed to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11 (or more likely in the early hours of Saturday December 12, remember there is a council application for 1am ring walks). It should be an absolutely fascinating clash of styles and personalities – even considering the fact this is probably happening five years after it should have. Fury appears to have more left in the tank while Joshua was on the floor early against unheralded Albanian Kristian Prenga last time out. AJ though still has the power to hurt anybody, will he be able to get to ‘The Gypsy King’?. We will find out soon enough.
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