Upcoming Title Fights in the 2026 Boxing Schedule

The 2026 boxing season features an array of highly anticipated title fights across various locations. Notable matchups include Claressa Shields against Kaye Scott, Rolando “Rolly” Romero facing Teofimo Lopez Jr., and Katie Taylor squaring off with Flora Pili.

Key Fights in August

On August 15 in Atlanta, Georgia, Claressa Shields will compete against Kaye Scott for the WBA and WBC women’s middleweight titles in a 10-round match, alongside Danielle Perkins’ defense of her WBA women’s light heavyweight title against Olivia Curry.

Las Vegas will host a significant bout on August 22, where Romero will challenge Lopez Jr. for the WBA welterweight title in a 12-round clash, with support fights including Victor Santillan versus Gary Antonio Russell for the junior featherweight title.

On August 29, Birmingham, England, will feature a title fight between Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer for the WBO women’s junior middleweight title, alongside Caroline Dubois defending her titles against Amelia Moore.

September Showdowns

Dublin, Ireland, will be a major stop on September 5 as Katie Taylor defends her WBO, IBF, and WBA women’s junior welterweight titles against Flora Pili in a 10-round bout, also offering the vacant WBC women’s junior welterweight title.

Another headline fight is scheduled for September 12 in Las Vegas, where Ryan Garcia will put his WBC welterweight title on the line against Conor Benn.

October Highlights

As the month closes, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host a key title fight on October 31, pitting Canelo Alvarez against Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in a 12-round contest.

The complete schedule reflects an exciting lineup of championship bouts across various weight classes, maintaining a high level of competition throughout the boxing world.

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