Matchroom Boxing introduced its first 4 occasions for 2026 – two within the U.S. and two within the U.Ok. – that includes three title fights and a rematch. All 4 playing cards will stream reside on DAZN.
The primary occasion takes place on January 24 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the place West Covina’s Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) makes the primary protection of his IBF light-weight title in opposition to Cuban Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs).
Up subsequent, on January 31 at Utilita Area Newcastle, Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) makes the primary protection of his IBF tremendous welterweight title in opposition to British challenger Josh Kelly (17-1-1, 9 KOs).
An all-British rematch between two former champions continues the motion on February 21 at Motorpoint Area Nottingham, as Leigh Wooden (28-4, 17 KOs) meets Josh Warrington (32-4-1, 8 KOs) at tremendous featherweight. Wooden stopped Warrington within the seventh spherical of their first struggle in October 2023.
Two world titles are on the road on February 28 at Desert Diamond Area in Glendale, Arizona, when Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) meets Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez (29-1, 27 KOs) in an all-Mexican tremendous featherweight championship unification. Navarrete places his WBO title on the road, whereas Nunez brings his IBF belt to the ring.
‘Make Boxing Nice Once more’
“I instructed you all we might be coming in sizzling – and that is proof that we’re standing on enterprise,” Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned. “By kicking off the brand new 12 months with a number of the finest fights you will notice within the sport, we actually will ‘Make Boxing Nice Once more.’
“Andy Cruz lastly will get his shot to win his first world title, earlier than our newest new signing bids to change into one in every of Britain’s subsequent world champions. Then all eyes might be on two former kings – and absolute bitter enemies – in what might be a must-see rematch between two sensible warriors in Leigh Wooden and Josh Warrington. And Navarrete-Nunez is an all-out Mexican warfare that each struggle fan wants. This guarantees to be one of many contests of the 12 months.”
“What’s even higher is that each one of those sensible occasions might be reside and unique worldwide as a part of your subscription plan on the World Dwelling of Boxing, DAZN.”
The undercard bouts and ticket info are anticipated to be introduced shortly.
Muratalla vs Cruz
Date: Saturday, January 24
Venue: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Foremost occasion: Raymond Muratalla (C) vs. Andy Cruz – IBF light-weight title
Murtazaliev vs Kelly
Date: Saturday, January 31
Venue: Utilita Area Newcastle
Foremost occasion: Bakhram Murtazaliev (C) vs. Josh Kelly – IBF tremendous welterweight title
Wooden vs Warrington 2
Date: Saturday, February 21
Venue: Motorpoint Area Nottingham
Foremost occasion: Leigh Wooden vs. Josh Warrington – tremendous featherweight
Navarrete vs Nunez
Date: Saturday, February 28
Venue: Desert Diamond Area in Glendale, AZ
Foremost occasion: Emanuel Navarrete (C) vs. Eduardo Nunez (C) – tremendous featherweight, WBO and IBF titles on the road
Further occasions are anticipated to be added to the 2026 boxing schedule shortly.
