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Boxing's biggest fights are staged by different promoters and sold through streaming services and pay-per-view, with Las Vegas, Riyadh and London the main hosts.
Boxing's biggest fights are not tied to a single promoter or league. They are staged by different promoters and broadcasters — DAZN, Netflix, pay-per-view and Riyadh Season among them — and held wherever the money is, with Las Vegas, London and Riyadh the main hosts.
This page tracks the most significant fights of the year: world title fights at heavyweight, undisputed and unification bouts, and events with crossover appeal.
Latest results
Biggest fights of 2026 so far — January – October 2026.
Daniel DuboisStopped Fabio Wardley twice in 2026
Filip HrgovicFirst Croatian heavyweight champion
Usyk vs. VerhoevenDisputed 11th-round stoppage in Giza
Mayweather–Pacquiao IIPostponed indefinitely
2026 results
| Date | Fight | Venue | Result | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley II | O2 Arena, London | Dubois TKO 2 | WBO heavyweight (Dubois retained) |
| Aug 29 | Filip Hrgovic vs. Moses Itauma | O2 Arena, London | Hrgovic TKO 9 | Vacant IBF heavyweight |
| May 23 | Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven | Giza, Egypt | Usyk TKO 11 (disputed) | WBC heavyweight (Usyk retained) |
| May 9 | Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley | Co-op Live, Manchester | Dubois TKO 11 (0:28) | WBO heavyweight — new champion |
| Jan 10 | Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba | Oberhausen, Germany | Kabayel TKO 3 | WBC interim heavyweight |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Mayweather vs. Pacquiao sets pay-per-view records |
| 2024 | Usyk vs. Fury in Riyadh, the first undisputed heavyweight fight of the four-belt era |
| 2026 | Dubois–Wardley I and II; Hrgovic stops Itauma; Usyk vs. Verhoeven in Giza |
A fan's guide
The biggest boxing events are sold in different ways — streaming subscriptions, pay-per-view or free television — depending on the promoter and broadcaster. Before any big fight, check which service has it in the US; our schedule lists the broadcaster where it is confirmed.
Heavyweight is the division driving the most interest in 2026, with three of the four major belts changing hands since June.
Our take
2026 has been a heavyweight year, and the Dubois–Wardley rivalry has been its best story: two fights, two stoppages and a WBO title. The decline of pay-per-view in favour of streaming has also changed how fights are sold, with more major fights reaching fans as part of a subscription.
Our biggest disappointment of the year is the indefinite postponement of Mayweather–Pacquiao II, which would have been the year's crossover event.
What's next
Watch for a Dubois–Hrgovic unification and the WBC's next heavyweight orders from its November convention in Acapulco.
Latest coverage
IBF
Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma to win the IBF heavyweight title
August 30, 2026 WBC
Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven in a disputed 11th round in Giza
May 24, 2026FAQ
What were the biggest boxing fights of 2026?
Dubois vs. Wardley (May and October), Hrgovic vs. Itauma (August) and Usyk vs. Verhoeven (May).
Did Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II happen?
No. It was postponed indefinitely in June 2026.
Where can I watch major boxing in the US?
Depending on the promoter: DAZN, Netflix, ESPN or pay-per-view.