Upcoming boxing schedule includes Joshua vs. Fury and Bivol return

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Upcoming boxing schedule includes Joshua vs. Fury and Bivol return
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The boxing calendar for late 2026 features several significant bouts. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to face off on December 11 in Cardiff, Wales, a match highly anticipated by fans. Before this, David Benavidez will defend his title against Michal Cieslak on December 5 in Glendale, Arizona. Earlier this month, Canelo Alvarez returned to the ring, successfully defeating Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title. Other notable fights on the schedule include Chris Billam-Smith against Cheavon Clarke on November 7 in London and Dmitry Bivol defending his title against Callum Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

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  • •Joshua vs. Fury on December 11 in Cardiff
  • •Benavidez defends title on December 5 in Glendale
  • •Canelo Alvarez wins against Mbilli on Halloween
  • •Bivol to fight Callum Smith on December 12
  • •Billam-Smith vs. Clarke on November 7 in London
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  • 8:55 PMCBS Sports — Boxing schedule for 2026: Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury, David Benavidez, Dmitry Bivol returns on tap
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The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books

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