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Boxing watchlist: October’s 5 can’t-miss fights, from Canelo Alvarez’s return to Dubois vs. Wardley 2

Forget a three-course dinner, there’s a legitimate boxing buffet over the next 31 days, with a delightful mix of cuisines from all over the world to suit every taste.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:53 PM
Boxing watchlist: October’s 5 can’t-miss fights, from Canelo Alvarez’s return to Dubois vs. Wardley 2
Key Things to Know
  • October features major boxing matchups headlined by Canelo Alvarez's return and Daniel Dubois versus Fabio Wardley 2.
  • Daniel Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight world title in a rematch against Fabio Wardley.
  • Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to fight Christian Mbilli in Saudi Arabia on October 31.
The Story in 60 Seconds

October features an action-packed boxing schedule highlighted by the anticipated heavyweight rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, as well as the ring return of Canelo Alvarez. Dubois is scheduled to defend his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley in their high-stakes second encounter.

Elsewhere on the schedule, Alvarez is slated to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31. Additional notable bouts include Sebastian Fundora defending his WBC super welterweight championship against Ermal Hadribeaj, alongside a world title unification clash between O'Shaquie Foster and Emanuel Navarrete.

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