The updated boxing schedule highlights Ryan Garcia defending his WBC world welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. This clash highlights a packed summer-to-autumn slate that will reshape multiple weight divisions across the sport.
Beyond the welterweight ranks, 21-year-old British phenom Moses Itauma faces Filip Hrgovic on August 29 for the vacant IBF Heavyweight World Title in London. These fights continue to drive interest in the sport, showcasing new stars alongside established veterans in critical championship bouts.
Analyzing the heavyweight changes on the boxing schedule
The August 29 card at London’s O2 Arena is drawing massive attention as Moses Itauma aims to make history. At just 21 years old, the young prospect has a chance to become one of the youngest heavyweight champions in boxing history, should he defeat his veteran opponent.
To win the vacant IBF belt, Itauma must get past the experienced 34-year-old Filip Hrgovic. The IBF heavyweight title became vacant after former undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk gave up the strap, allowing top contender Frank Sanchez to step aside and pave the way for this matchup.
This heavyweight showcase is bolstered by an undercard featuring exciting domestic talent. Promoters continue to load these cards, giving platforms to young fighters much like Eddie Hearn does when he targets young prospects signing major promotional deals in the UK.
The rest of the London undercard includes Sam Noakes taking on Denys Berinchyk, and cruiserweight Aloys Youmbi fighting Mike Perez. Also scheduled is the heavyweight bout between Guido Vianello and Moses Jolly, adding further depth to the O2 Arena bill.
This heavyweight shake-up is critical because the winner will immediately enter the mandatory rotation for the undisputed crown. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if youth or experience prevails in this important contest.
WBC World Welterweight Championship headlines Las Vegas return
On September 12, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas hosts a massive mandatory title defense. Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC World Welterweight Championship against British challenger Conor Benn, a contest that has been highly anticipated by fans globally.
Garcia won the WBC World Welterweight Championship against Mario Barrios in February 2026. By the time he steps into the ring against Benn, he will have held the belt for 5 months and 27 days prior to this mandatory contest.
The DAZN PPV and Paramount+ broadcast will pit two highly popular, controversial stars against each other, setting up one of the biggest pay-per-view events of the year. This continues a trend of historic multi-weight champions pushing the boundaries of the sport today.
The co-main event features Jai Opetaia defending his Ring Magazine cruiserweight championship against Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian. This adds elite-level depth to an event already expected to draw a massive global audience on pay-per-view.
The undercard also features Andres Cortes against Mark Magsayo in a highly competitive super featherweight attraction. This matchup is widely seen by pundits as a potential fight of the night candidate, giving fans even more reason to tune in.
Key matchups to watch in late August
The action begins on Friday, August 21, when Amanda Serrano defends her WBA and WBO featherweight titles against Lucrecia Anabella Manzur. This unique bout will stream live on TikTok Live from the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.
It represents a growing trend of major networks partnering with platforms like TikTok Live to stream rising domestic cards. Fans in both the United States and the UK will be able to access the broadcast easily.
Just one night later on August 22, the WBA welterweight title is up for grabs when Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez meet at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This pay-per-view event will broadcast on both DAZN PPV and Amazon Prime.
The undercard features Yoenli Hernandez against Francisco Daniel Veron, and Victor Santillan fighting Gary Antonio Russell. These bouts will help set the stage for the highly anticipated welterweight main event.
Other undercard matches on this Las Vegas bill include Carlos Utria fighting Israel Mercado and Marco Romero taking on Kahlil Mitchell. This deep card ensures that fans get plenty of action before the headliners walk to the ring at 8 PM ET.
Meanwhile, European fans will be tracking George Liddard as he fights Dario Morello for the vacant EBU European middleweight title on August 22. This fight represents a massive step up for both regional contenders hoping to make a name for themselves.
Upcoming championship bouts and heavyweight clashes in September
September kicks off with international cards, beginning with Daiya Kira fighting Carlos Canizales in a junior flyweight bout in Yokohama on September 2. The action then shifts to the Montreal Casino on September 3, where Lenar Perez meets Thabiso Mchunu in a 10-round cruiserweight battle.
On September 4, former unified champion Andy Ruiz Jr. returns to face Damian Knyba in a heavyweight clash at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This card also features a hot junior middleweight bout between Vito Mielnicki Jr. and Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams.
Further down the calendar, Katie Taylor returns to action against Flora Pili on September 5 in a title fight. The highly successful Irish star remains one of boxing’s biggest draws.
In Southern California, Giovani Santillan will fight Abass Baraou on September 11 at the Frontwave Arena in San Diego. This welterweight contest will stream live on ProBox TV in both the US and UK.
The action-packed September 12 also sees Oceanian fans looking forward to Skye Falzon defending her WBA Oceania featherweight title against Monika Singh in New South Wales, Australia. Falzon brings an impressive record of 11 wins and two losses into this clash.
Singh, with 10 wins and two losses, presents a tough challenge in a classic regional rivalry bout. With so many championship bouts on the horizon, September is shaping up to be an incredibly pivotal month for boxing.
Divisions from junior flyweight to heavyweight will see significant movements in the world rankings. The sheer volume of high-quality matchups confirms boxing’s return to a busy post-summer schedule.
Official listing of upcoming scheduled fights
The following list details the confirmed dates, venues, and broadcast partners for the major events on the horizon. Card details are subject to change as fight nights approach, but these are the current headline attractions.
- Friday, August 21, 2026: Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Anabella Manzur (WBA and WBO Featherweight titles) at Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California. Streaming live on TikTok Live.
- Saturday, August 22, 2026: Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez (WBA Welterweight title) at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. Broadcast on DAZN PPV and Amazon Prime. Undercard features Yoenli Hernandez vs. Francisco Daniel Veron and Victor Santillan vs. Gary Antonio Russell.
- Saturday, August 22, 2026: George Liddard vs. Dario Morello for the vacant EBU European Middleweight title.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic (Vacant IBF Heavyweight World Title) at O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom. Broadcast on DAZN PPV. Undercard features Sam Noakes vs. Denys Berinchyk and Aloys Youmbi vs. Mike Perez.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026: Lester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic (Super Middleweight) at Galen Center, Los Angeles, United States. Broadcast on ProBox TV. Undercard features Ramon Cardenas vs. Leonardo Carrillo.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026: Mauricio Lara vs. Carlos Ornelas (Junior Lightweight) at Complejo Deportivo Artes Marciales, Guadalajara, Mexico. Broadcast on DAZN.
- Thursday, September 3, 2026: Lenar Perez vs. Thabiso Mchunu (Cruiserweight) at Montreal Casino, Montreal, Canada. Broadcast on DAZN.
- Friday, September 4, 2026: Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba (Heavyweight) at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. Broadcast on DAZN. Undercard features Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams.
- Saturday, September 5, 2026: Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili (Title fight).
- Friday, September 11, 2026: Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou at Frontwave Arena, San Diego, United States. Broadcast on ProBox TV.
- Saturday, September 12, 2026: Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn (WBC World Welterweight Championship) at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States. Broadcast on DAZN PPV (UK) and Paramount+ (US). Undercard features Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian.
- Saturday, September 12, 2026: Skye Falzon vs. Monika Singh (WBA Oceania Featherweight) in New South Wales, Australia.
As these dates draw closer, boxing fans can expect intense promotional build-ups and press conferences. This current boxing schedule represents one of the most active late-summer periods the sport has seen in years across several continents.
