Boxing Schedule 2026: Fury vs. Joshua Confirmed as Garcia and Haney Agree to Rematch

The heavyweight landscape has shifted from long-standing speculation to a concrete schedule for the final quarter of 2026. With Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally locked into a date and Daniel Dubois preparing for a high-stakes title defense, the “Real or Not” questions surrounding boxing’s biggest stars are being answered through official contracts rather than social media posturing.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are officially scheduled to fight on December 11, 2026, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. This confirmation follows years of collapsed negotiations and serves as the centerpiece of the winter boxing calendar. During a face-off in London on September 30, 2026, Fury was vocal about his expectations for the bout, predicting a knockout victory and stating, “it’s going to be curtains” for Joshua.

While Fury remains confident, the event will also mark a major shift in the sport’s media distribution, as Netflix has secured the global broadcast rights for the Cardiff showdown.

Negotiations for high-profile rematches are moving from verbal agreements to official contracts.

Dubois vs. Wardley 2: The WBO Title Defense

Before the heavyweights meet in Cardiff, the division returns to London for a highly anticipated rematch. Daniel Dubois is set to defend his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley on October 17, 2026, at The O2 Arena. The bout is a direct result of their first encounter in May 2026, which is already considered a candidate for fight of the year.

In that first meeting, Dubois secured an 11th-round TKO victory, but the path to the win was perilous. Dubois was knocked down twice by Wardley before finding the finish late in the fight. The rematch is being positioned as a “classic” in the making, with Matchroom Boxing and other major promoters highlighting the competitive parity shown in the first 10 rounds of their initial clash.

Garcia-Haney 2: Status of Negotiations

Outside of the heavyweight division, the most discussed potential rematch involves Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. Unlike the heavyweight bouts currently on the calendar, this fight remains in the “reported” phase. As of October 8, 2026, the two fighters have reached a verbal agreement to meet again, trading “Let’s make the fight” messages across social media as recently as two days ago.

The dynamics of a second fight would differ significantly from their previous history. Ryan Garcia is now the WBC welterweight champion, having earned the title with a victory over Mario Barrios in February 2026. While the verbal agreements suggest a willingness from both sides, a formal date and venue have not yet been finalized. Negotiations are expected to continue through the end of the year, with promoters looking to capitalize on Garcia’s current championship status and the public interest generated by their social media exchanges.

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