Boxing Fights That Need To Happen In 2026

Boxing has never had a problem with talent. The issue has usually been getting the right fights made at the right time. Fans don’t just want champions, they want matchups that feel inevitable.

Right now, there are still a few fights that feel overdue. That said, in this piece, we will take a look at the fights that the sport and its fans desperately need right now.

The boxing fights everyone is still waiting for

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

This one has been hanging around for years. It’s been close more than once, but never quite crossed the line. Even now, it still feels like unfinished business. Two of the biggest names in heavyweight boxing, both with something left to prove, is more than enough to carry a massive event.

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Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson

This is a pure styles fight. Davis brings knockout power, the kind that can end things in a second. Stevenson is more about control, movement, and precision. It’s the kind of matchup where one mistake could change everything, and that’s exactly why people want to see it.

Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua

At one point, this felt like the biggest fight in the heavyweight division. It never happened when both were at their peak, which still leaves a bit of curiosity around it. Both fighters carry serious power, and both have shown vulnerability. That mix makes it unpredictable even now.

Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis

This one feels like a transition moment for the division. Crawford has already built his legacy, while Ennis is seen as the next big name. It’s the kind of fight that could define what comes next, especially if both are at their best when it happens.

Boxing doesn’t need more names. It needs more of these matchups. Fights where the demand is obvious, where the styles make sense, and where the outcome actually matters. Because when boxing delivers on that, everything else falls into place. It will be interesting to see if any of these fights do get made in the near future.