Frank Warren plans heavyweight unification fights for 2027
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Promoter Frank Warren aims to stage heavyweight world-title unification fights in 2027, including the return of Oleksandr Usyk. Warren promotes three champions, including Daniel Dubois, who defends his WBO title against Fabio Wardley on Saturday at the O2 Arena. He believes the winner will be well-positioned for future title opportunities. The WBA 'super' heavyweight championship is at stake for the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua matchup on December 11. Additionally, Warren confirmed that Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January after his first professional defeat in August.
- •Warren promotes three of the four heavyweight champions.
- •Dubois and Wardley meet in a title bout this Saturday.
- •The WBA title may shift depending on the outcome of Fury vs. Joshua.
- •Usyk vacated his titles, creating opportunities for new contenders.
- •Itauma plans to return to the ring in January after a defeat.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Warren paints heavyweight unification picture for 2027
- 2:38 PMBBC Sport — Warren paints heavyweight unification picture for 2027
"Promoter Frank Warren wants to stage heavyweight world-title unification fights in 2027 and hopes to bring former undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk back into the mix.
"Promoter Frank Warren wants to stage heavyweight world-title unification fights in 2027 and hopes to bring former undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk back into the mix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 2:38 PMWarren paints heavyweight unification picture for 2027
Promoter Frank Warren wants to stage heavyweight world-title unification fights in 2027 and hopes to bring former undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk back into the mix.
- BBC SportOct 15, 2026, 2:38 PMWarren paints heavyweight unification picture for 2027
Promoter Frank Warren wants to stage heavyweight world-title unification fights in 2027 and hopes to bring former undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk back into the mix.
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