Table of Contents
- Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
- Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball
- Moses Itauma/Fabio Wardley vs Anthony Joshua
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs Diego Pacheco
- Daniel Dubois vs Agit Kabayel
Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren has a few major fights on his wish list for 2026, including the long-anticipated Battle of Britain.
The renowned promoter is currently collaborating with former rival Eddie Hearn.
Hall of Fame promoter Frank WarrenCredit: Reuters
Fans can look forward to an exciting year ahead as Warren intends to match the best fighters against one another.
Here, he shares his top five matchups for 2026, and we explore what makes them noteworthy...
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
After years of discussions and rivalry, the two fighters are set to finally face off next year.
Joshua, 36, recently achieved victory with a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul, 28.
Meanwhile, Fury, 37, may return as early as April to prepare for a summer showdown with AJ.
Anthony Joshua celebrates his victory over Jake PaulCredit: Getty
Tyson Fury could face AJ in 2026Credit: Reuters
Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball
This matchup promises a thrilling clash of power and pressure in the featherweight division, with Inoue moving up in weight for the bout.
Inoue will first defend his super-bantamweight titles against David Picasso, while Ball is set to fight Brandon Figueroa on February 17.
Ball's relentless approach against Inoue's formidable power makes this an exciting fight, placing it high on Warren's priority list.
Naoya Inoue is the undisputed super-bantamweight championCredit: Getty
Nick Ball has his sights set on InoueCredit: Getty
Moses Itauma/Fabio Wardley vs Anthony Joshua
Warren is optimistic about the two fighters, with Wardley now recognized as the WBO champion.
He believes Itauma will be ready to contend for a title next year after he returns on January 24 against experienced fighter Jermaine Franklin.
The legendary matchmaker envisions a passing of the torch bout between AJ and one of his rising stars.
Fabio Wardley and Anthony JoshuaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fabiowardley/
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