Boxing match schedule for July 2026

July 2026 promises to be truly hot for boxing fans! The calendar is literally packed with top events. This month, we will see the return of Joshua to the ring, a crucial fight in Tim Tszyu's career, as well as Gassiev's fight for the WBA title. Below is a detailed preview of the most anticipated confrontations of the month.

Abdulla Mason – Albert Bell (July 4, Cleveland, USA)

In Cleveland, a fight will take place for the WBO lightweight championship belt. The current title holder, Abdulla Mason, will defend his title against ambitious American Albert Bell. Originally, Mason's opponent was supposed to be Briton Joe Cordina, but due to visa issues, he will not be able to participate in the fight. For 22-year-old Mason, who won the vacant title in November last year, this will be his first test as a champion. His opponent, Bell, was preparing for another fight, but now he will have to accelerate his preparation to meet the champion at short notice. It will be extremely interesting to see how Albert performs under these conditions.

Bruce Carrington – Rene Palacios (July 4, Cleveland, USA)

That same evening, we can expect another title confrontation in the super featherweight division. Bruce Carrington will defend his WBC belt against the up-and-coming Rene Palacios. Carrington is known for his coolness and mastery of distance control, not allowing opponents to impose their aggressive style. Palacios, on the other hand, fights hard and tries to break his opponent psychologically as quickly as possible, imposing constant pressure. The clash of these styles is almost guaranteed to give us a spectacle.

Murat Gassiev – Tony Yoka (July 11, Moscow, Russia)

The long-awaited return to the ring of one of the most famous Russian heavyweight boxers, Murat Gassiev, will take place on July 11th this year in Moscow. In his first fight as a regular champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Gassiev will meet French prospect Tony Yoka. Yoka has an Olympic gold medal from a decade ago, after which he was predicted to have a brilliant professional career, full of rivalry with the best. Over time, these predictions have finally come true. And now Yoka will try to create one of the main upsets in his career – in a fight against Gassiev.

Jackson England – Sultan Zaurbek (July 15, Carson, USA)

On July 15, at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, spectators can expect an exciting confrontation between two young and very promising boxers – Jackson England and Sultan Zaurbek. This fight is of great importance for both athletes, as a victory in it can open the door to the opportunity to fight for prestigious world titles. England is known for his phenomenal endurance and ability to increase the pace of the fight,gradually dismantling his opponent's defense, while Zaurbek relies on his speed, accurate combinations, and ability to work the body. For each of them, this is not just a fight, but a potential springboard to the elite.

Diego Pacheco vs Emmanuel Alim (July 18, Carson, USA)

On July 18 in the USA, a match between two young and promising middleweight fighters will take place: Diego Pacheco will meet Emmanuel Alim. The 25-year-old Pacheco, who holds high positions in all leading rankings (No. 3 WBO, No. 4 WBC, No. 5 IBF, No. 7 WBA), decided last year to abandon qualifying matches. His last fight took place in December 2025, when he won against Kevin Lele Sadjo. While Pacheco was closely watching the twists and turns in the division, where belts were changing hands, his 32-year-old opponent, Emmanuel Alim, in his last performance in March this year, fought for the interim WBC middleweight title, but lost to Lester Martinez.

Ruben Aguilar vs Tre'Shon Wiggins (July 20, New York, USA)

On July 20, the legendary Madison Square Garden will become the arena for a match between Ruben Aguilar and Tre'Shon Wiggins, which promises to be a real highlight of the evening. Aguilar is famous for his incredible resilience and ability to withstand powerful blows without losing aggression and focus on victory. His opponent, Tre'Shon, is an explosive and unpredictable boxer, with excellent speed and the ability to change the pace of the fight, adapting to the opponent. Both fighters understand that victory in this confrontation is their chance to secure a place in the elite of the division and attract the attention of top promoters.

Anthony Joshua vs Christian Prenga (July 25, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

On July 25 in Riyadh, the return to the ring of former world champion Anthony Joshua will undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire boxing community. This fight will serve as an excellent opportunity to assess the current form and motivation of the British heavyweight, who has not fought since that tragic accident in Nigeria at the end of 2025. Joshua intends to confirm his star status and show that he is still capable of demonstrating the highest level of boxing. His opponent, Christian Prenga, enters this fight with one goal - to make a loud statement about himself in the elite of the royal weight, where, incidentally, a minor staffing crisis is brewing.

Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence (July 25, Sydney, Australia)

On Australian soil, without exaggeration, one of the most anticipated fights of the current year in the welterweight division will take place: Tim Tszyu will meet with the former world champion according to WBC, IBF and WBO, Errol Spence. The clash of these two star boxers will take place as part of a grand boxing evening, which will be held on July 25 in Sydney. For Tim, this fight will undoubtedly be the most star-studded and,Perhaps the most important in his professional career. A victory over such a renowned opponent as Spence could elevate the young Australian to a whole new level and open the doors to world titles for him. Spence, in turn, after his defeat by Terence Crawford, is striving to return to the top, and the fight against Tszyu is his chance to prove that he is still one of the best in his division.

Edgar Berlanga - Steven Butler (July 26, New York, USA)

The end of July will be marked by a vibrant super-middleweight derby, which will take place on July 26 at the legendary Madison Square Garden: Edgar Berlanga will face Steven Butler. These boxers represent different schools and philosophies of fighting. Berlanga is all about aggression and the desire for an early victory, his goal is to break through the opponent's defense with powerful series of punches. Butler, on the other hand, relies on resilience, patience, and the ability to turn the tide of the fight even in the most difficult situation. An extremely interesting confrontation from a stylistic point of view will headline the Zuffa Boxing 09 tournament.  

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