08/07/2026
Latest Boxing News (8 July 2026)
🥊 Joe Joyce returns this weekend
British heavyweight Joe Joyce is scheduled to face Artem Suslenkov in Moscow on 11 July. The fight appears on the undercard of WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev's title defense against Peter Kadiru. 12
🏆 Anthony Joshua's next fight confirmed
ESPN's latest schedule lists Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga for 25 July in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The bout will mark Joshua's return to the ring as he attempts to stay in the heavyweight title picture. 1
👑 Daniel Dubois remains a major heavyweight story
Mid-year boxing reviews are highlighting Daniel Dubois' victory over Fabio Wardley as one of the standout fights of 2026. The win earned Dubois the WBO heavyweight title and has reignited discussion about future superfights in the division. 3
🔥 Jaron "Boots" Ennis boosts pound-for-pound status
Following his impressive stoppage win over Xander Zayas, Ennis has climbed many pound-for-pound rankings and is considered one of boxing's elite fighters heading into the second half of 2026. 45
🇲🇽 Canelo Alvarez targeting another world title
Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title later this year in Riyadh. The fight is among the biggest events on the boxing calendar. 14
Upcoming Fights to Watch
Murat Gassiev vs. Peter Kadiru – 11 July (WBA heavyweight title) 1
Diego Pacheco vs. Immanuwel Aleem – 18 July 12
Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga – 25 July 1
Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili – 5 September 1
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli – later this year in Riyadh 14
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