Boxing Update: Andre Young Chef – February 2026
The boxing calendar for 2026 is rapidly filling with significant matchups, as promoters and fighters alike look to capitalize on the sport’s growing momentum. A surge in interest, fueled in part by Zuffa Boxing’s entry into the market and the continued prominence of Most Valuable Promotions in women’s boxing, is driving a busy schedule of events.
Amanda Serrano is slated to fight in the first weekend of January, although veteran Holly Holm will attempt a return to championship form. Rising stars Moses Itauma and Xander Zayas similarly have bouts scheduled, signaling a focus on developing the next generation of boxing talent. The sport is also seeing established names remain active, with Tyson Fury reportedly preparing to come out of retirement for a potential clash with Anthony Joshua.
February will feature several key fights. On February 27th, Rene Tellez Giron will face Luis Torres in a lightweight contest at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The following day, February 28th, Owen Cooper will battle Constantin Ursu for the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles at Vaillant Live in Derby, broadcast on DAZN. Also on February 28th, Emanuel Navarrete will defend his IBF and WBO super featherweight titles against Eduardo Nunez at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, also on DAZN.
March promises further action. Steven Butler is scheduled to fight at Casino de Montreal in Quebec, Canada on March 5th. Later in the month, on March 14th, James Dickens will face Anthony Cacace at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, with coverage on DAZN. Thammanoon Niyomtrong will compete against Shokichi Iwata on March 15th in Yokohama, Japan. The month culminates with Jermaine Franklin versus Moses Itauma at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom, and a high-profile bout between Keith Thurman and Sebastian Fundora at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, both on March 28th, with the Thurman-Fundora fight airing on Amazon Prime Video PPV.
April is also shaping up to be a busy month. Deontay Wilder is set to return to the ring against Derek Chisora on April 4th at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom, broadcast on DAZN. Lauren Price will fight Stephanie Pineiro Aquino at Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales, also on April 4th, on DAZN. Terri Harper and Caroline Dubois are scheduled to meet on April 5th at Olympia in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, with coverage on Sky Sports. A significant bout between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov is planned for April 11th in the United Kingdom, and will be streamed on Netflix.
Looking ahead, Daniel Dubois has a fight scheduled for May 9th, though details regarding his opponent and location are still to be confirmed. The boxing schedule is being regularly updated as fights are announced and confirmed, with major events expected to be broadcast on platforms including DAZN, ESPN, Prime Video, and Netflix.