Boxing fans are in for a treat this weekend and into the coming weeks, with a series of high-profile matchups set to light up the sport. The action kicks off today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, with a compelling encounter between Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper for a unified lightweight title in London. Dubois, a formidable talent, will look to defend her belts against Harper. The undercard also features other exciting bouts, including Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores Rosquero, Chantelle Cameron vs. Michaela Kotaskova, and Irma Garcia vs. Emma Dolan. This stacked card promises a full day of boxing action on ESPN and Sky Sports.
Looking ahead, the ESPN schedule continues to deliver with more significant fights. On Friday, April 17th, Alycia BaumApril 17 set to face Bo Mi Re Shin for a unified junior lightweight title in New York City. This bout is part of a multi-year deal between MVP Boxing and ESPN, marking the first major event under their new partnership. The undercard for this event will also feature Shadasia Green against Lani Daniels and Tammara Thibeault facing Nadja Jesus Santos. Further into the calendar, Stephanie Han is slated to challenge Holly Holm on Saturday, May 30th, in El Paso.
May 30: The eight divisions also see significant action. Deontay Wilder is scheduled to return to the ring against Derek Chisora on April 4th. Another major April 4th clash is slated for May 9th, when WBO champion May 9 Wardley defends his title against Daniel Dubois. The heavyweight division’s global appeal is further highlighted by Oleksandr Usyk’s planned late May date with kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt.
Beyond these headline events, the boxing world is buzzing with other notable contests. The Australian boxing scene will see a stacked card on Wednesday, April 8th, headlined by April 8vaa and Faiga ‘Django’ Opelu for the IBO Oceania-Orient Heavyweight Title, broadcast live across Australia and New Zealand on ESPN. This event includes four championship fights in total. In a division that has seen recent excitement, Shakur Stevenson recently demonstrated his dominance by defeating Teofimo Lopez Jr. for the WBO junior welterweight championship, solidifying his pound-for-pound status. This victory added another title to his impressive collection, having previously held belts at featherweight and super featherweight. As the boxing calendar for 2026 continues to unfold, the sport is clearly delivering a consistent stream of compelling matchups and championship fights. For more on the evolving sports landscape, check out this article on the MLB season. You can find more sports news at Online Sporting News.
