Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn set for fall
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:59 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Moses Itauma is set to face Filip Hrgovic in a heavyweight match on August 29 in London. Itauma, 21, is seen as a rising star in the division. Following this bout, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will defend his title against Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas. That card will also feature Jai Opetaia's cruiserweight title defense against WBC champion Noel Mikaelian. Additionally, Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to return to the ring on October 31 in Saudi Arabia to face Christian Mbili for the WBC super middleweight title.
- •Moses Itauma fights Filip Hrgovic on August 29.
- •Ryan Garcia defends his title against Conor Benn on September 12.
- •Jai Opetaia also fights on the September 12 card.
- •Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring on October 31.
- •Upcoming bouts will affect heavyweight and welterweight divisions.
- 1:59 PMCBS Sports — Boxing schedule for 2026: Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic on tap
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