Three Heavyweight Fights We Want to See in 2026

The heavyweight division in boxing has traditionally featured blockbuster fights that have generated a ton of activity in the online betting industry.

That has undoubtedly been the case in the Middle East in recent, with the region attracting some of the biggest names in the sport in recent years.

Those fights have triggered a wave of activity on the sportsbooks featured on comparison platform arabswin.com/en/. Future heavyweight bouts would have a similar impact.

There are several fights which could be staged in the Arab world over the next 12 months, starting with Tyson Fury’s eagerly awaited return to competitive action.

Read on as we look at three heavyweight fights we want to see in 2026, starting with an intriguing option for the Gypsy King.

Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov

According to British boxing analyst Gareth Davies, the former unified heavyweight world champion may face Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.

The bout is being discussed as a possible comeback fight before Fury moves on to bigger plans later in the year, and there are plenty of reasons why this needs to happen.

Both fighters had their sights set on a fight with Anthony Joshua, but he will likely be out of action for a considerable period after being involved in a serious road accident.

With Joshua out of the picture at the moment, there is no reason why Fury and Makhmudov cannot switch their attention to each other.

Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs) has been on a rampage. He beat Ricardo Brown before swatting aside Dave Allen to win the WBA inter-continental heavyweight title. He could give Fury a run for his money if the match-up is confirmed.

Moses Itaumu vs Fabio Wardley

Oleksandr Usyk’s decision to relinquish the WBO title could lead to one of the most intriguing clashes of 2026, with Moses Itaumu tipped to face Fabio Wardley.

A senior figure in the Ukrainian legend’s camp, Sergey Lapin, cleared any doubts as to Usyk’s motive. But the talking point has quickly changed with Wardley and Itauma now in the spotlight.

Lapin reportedly name-dropped Itauma versus Wardley as a fight worth watching, which only emphasises the magnitude of the match-up in the heavyweight division.

The WBO moved Wardley from interim to full champion following his 11th-round stoppage win over Joseph Parker. However, he may not have much time to celebrate.

If Itauma defeats Jermaine Franklin later this month, the WBO will likely make him the number one contender to Wardley’s title.

Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) and Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) are trained by Ben Davison. Wardley recently admitted that only a battle with multiple titles on the line would make him consider facing his stablemate.

Regardless of how he feels, this fight will undoubtedly be a must-watch event if it happens.

Deontay Wilder vs Francis Ngannou

Another battle that could send the boxing world into a frenzy in 2026 is a fight between Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou. It would be pure box-office chaos, which is exactly why it works.

It doesn’t have to be a title fight, but can be purely about two of the most feared fighters in the world going head-to-head in the boxing ring.

Both fighters are approaching the end of their respective careers, so putting everything on the line for one last, explosive moment automatically makes it a must-see event.

Neither Wilder nor Ngannou are close to a title fight. Wilder has lost four of his last six bouts, three by knockout, while Ngannou has barely competed in mixed martial arts since leaving the UFC in early 2022.

However, their names still carry weight because power like theirs never fades quietly. One clean punch can still change everything, and boxing fans know it.

Both fighters already have a rivalry. Ngannou recently posted on social media saying it was ‘time to finally settle the debate’, with Wilder firing back by daring him to step into the ring.

That kind of back-and-forth only adds to the appeal and is enough fuel to make the fight happen.