2026 Boxing Schedule: A Packed Start to the Year Promises Thrilling Fights
The start of a new calendar year often signals a lull in the boxing world, but 2026 is poised to defy that trend. A robust schedule of intriguing matchups is already set for January and February, promising a thrilling kickoff to the sport.
Amanda Serrano faces Erika Cruz in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for Cruz’s two featherweight championships. Serrano, widely considered a future Hall of Famer, is expected to receive fervent support from the local crowd as she continues to build her legacy. “The fans will be rabid for Serrano,” one analyst noted, anticipating a passionate atmosphere.
However, the current centerpiece of the early 2026 schedule is the january 31st clash between WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo lopez and three-division champion Shakur Stevenson in New York City. This highly anticipated contest pits two of America’s brightest young boxing stars against each other, and is expected to generate significant buzz.According to a company release, New York is “rocking” in anticipation of this showdown.
Beyond these marquee events, a wealth of other title fights featuring top-tier talent are scheduled, creating a remarkably strong start to the year for boxing enthusiasts. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming schedule:
2026 Upcoming Boxing Schedule
January 3
- San Juan,Puerto Rico: Amanda Serrano (c) vs. Erika Cruz – Unified women’s featherweight titles (DAZN)
January 10
- Brooklyn, New York: Subriel Matias (c) vs. Dalton Smith – WBC junior welterweight title (PPV.com)
- Oberhausen, Germany: Agit Kabayel (ic) vs. Damian Knyba – WBC interim heavyweight title (DAZN)
January 16
- Palm Desert,California: Gilberto Ramirez (c) vs. Robin Sirwan Safar – Unified cruiserweight title (DAZN)
January 24
- Las Vegas: Raymond Muratalla (c) vs. Andy Cruz – IBF lightweight title (DAZN)
- Manchester, England: Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr.- Heavyweights (DAZN)
January 31
- New York: Teofimo Lopez Jr. (c) vs. Shakur Stevenson – WBO junior welterweight title (DAZN)
- San Juan, Puerto rico: Xander Zayas (c) vs. Abass Baraou (c) – Unified junior middleweight title (TBA)
- Newcastle, England: Bakhram Murtazaliev (c) vs. Josh Kelly – IBF junior middleweight title (DAZN)
- Kolding, Denmark: Jacob Bank vs. William Scull – Super middleweights (DAZN)
February 21
- TBA: Mario Barrios (c) vs.ryan Garcia – WBC welterweight title (TBA)
- Nottingham, England: Josh Warrington vs. Leigh Wood – Junior lightweights (DAZN)
February 28
- Glendale, Arizona: Emanuel Navarrete (c) vs.Eduardo Nunez (c) – Unified junior lightweight title (DAZN)
Note: This schedule is subject to change and will be updated wiht any additions or modifications.
The early months of 2026 are shaping up to be a golden era for boxing fans,offering a compelling blend of established champions and rising stars in a series of must-see matchups.
