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Boxing ranking: Fundy-Thurman, Parker-Wardley, more

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1 year ago

September 26, 2025

Several fights in October will give some warriors the opportunity to establish themselves as a force in their divisions, from ponderous to airy junior.

Joseph Parker, a heavyweight master of WBO, cannot afford to lose to Fabio Wardley, if he wants to stay in a position on the pole, so that the shot at the undisputed champion Oleksandra Undoats in 2026.

O’Shaquie Foster and Sebastian Fundy can strengthen their reputation in Junior Lightweight and Junior Middle Wweight, respectively, while Jaron “Boots” Ennis will try to create a performance in his debut in 154 pounds. Jesus Ramos Jr., currently the average weight, can finish the perspective to a earnest pretender if he is involved in business against Shane Mosley Jr.

Reputations and status can be built or damaged in October in some significant fights. ESPN means your calendar with the best fights next month.

The best fights in October

1. O’Shaquie Foster (-125) vs. Stephen Fulton (Even) – October 25 on PBC PPV for the best video

Fulton is a challenge for the world championship title in his first fight at Junior Lightweight, when he tries to become a three -validity champion. His only defeat occurred in the space on Nayya Inoue in July 2023 in a younger featherweight, and since then he developed Carlos Castro in September 2024. I Brandon Figueroa in February.

Fulton (23-1, 8 KO) has impressively worked out Figueroa in a rematch, overtaking it in complete blows (214-153), JABS (32-29) and Power Punches (182-114). This is a strategy that he will want to accept against Foster. But can it be the same success against the clever move and the skills of Foster?

After regaining the airy title WBC Junior with a divided decision over Robson Conceicao in their November rematch, Foster (23-3, 12 KO) wants to raise his career with winning with Fulton. The highest size and range of Foster could be decisive against Fulton, which was dropped in round 5, when he fought Castro in a featherweight.

This is the sixth Foster fight in Junior Lightweight and it looks like an opportunity to create a spectacular performance to boost his profile.

2. Joseph Parker (-550) vs. Fabio Wardley (+375) – October 25 to Dazn

Wardley may not have experience, but his abundance of heart and a vast right hand make this fight noteworthy on emotions and potential nervousness.

Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KO) has recently fought. He had previously undefeated Justis Huni in round 10 in June, when he was on the results cards 83-88, 82-89 and 82-89. This electrifying finish took place in the first round of KO on the Clarke phrase in the rematch, after a exhausting draw in March 2024.

Wardley will go to the ring to face Parker as a WBA master. But this title does not reflect the real status of Wardley among the heavyweight elite-it is number 10 of the heavyweight ranking in the rankings of the ESPN division will take him a earnest shock to derail the last Run of Parker. Parker (36-3, 24 KO), former WBO master, hoped to challenge the unquestioned master Oleksandr Usyk instead of Wardley, but now he must defeat Wardley to stay in the competition for the title of world champion.

Helping the tactics of the experienced trainer Andy Lee, Parker in wisely and sharply went to Ko Martin Bakole and spoke vast Punchers Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder in the last three fights. Parker is privileged to win, but Wardley caused emotions in his last three fights and showed that he can find a way to win the fights in which he ends.

3. Jaron “Boots” Ennis (-2000) vs. UISMA LIMA (+950) – October 11 to Dazna

“These guys can’t tie my shoes. I’m the best in the world and know about it,” said Ennis in August, when the fight against Lima was officially announced.

Such great words require a vast performance with no half of the ESPN in its debut of the younger medium weight.

Ennis (34-0, 30 KO), against an unintentional opponent, is a ponderous favorite to create a vast performance in front of family fans of the city in Philadelphia.

After unifying the IBF and WBA welterweight titles with the sixth round of Eimantas Stanionis in April, a step up is a good move for Ennis, with vast duels for 154 pounds. Considering that little is known about Lima, it is expected that Ennis will provide KO.

The background to this fight is speculation that Ennis is able to face Virgil’s Ortiz Jr. (If Ortiz defeats Erickson Lubin in November), which would be a struggle of a much greater importance.

4. Sebastian Fundora (-500) vs. Keith Thurman (+350) – October 25 on PBC PPV based on video

“High hell” can strongly strengthen as the best junior junior in the world with the third defense of his WBC belt before veteran Keith Thurman.

The 6-foot-5 (23-1-1, 15 KO) fund has already registered two title wins this year, stopping Chordale Booker in March and Tim Tziu in July. The fund dropped Tyu in the first round and forced him to retire after seven rounds. It was a dominant victory for the fund, whose benefits of amount and reach will inevitably give 5-9½ Thurman problems.

Thurman’s best days, as a welterweight in 2013–2017, seem a long time ago. In recent years it was rarely evident. Since the loss of the WBA welterweight title in Manny Pacquiao in July 2019, he fought only twice. His victory in the third round over Brock Jarvis in March, his first fight in three years, was seen as good enough to get another title shot at the age of 36.

If Thurman (31-1, 23 KO) may upset the chances to become a world champion in two divisions, it would be one of the biggest shocks this year.

5. Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr. (-1000) vs. Shane Mosley Jr. (+550) – October 25 on PBC PPV for the best video

In this title, the eliminator is a shot at the WBC medium scale master Carlos Adames, and many will be intrigued to see what performance Ramos can produce.

Ramos (23-1, 19 KO) took this fight after winning his last three by stopping. Southpaw is now on the edge of great fights. The unanimous defeat of the decision Erickson Lubin in September 2023 allowed many to be convinced of what influence Ramos can have, but maybe this is a fight in which it changes the opinions of people.

But Mosley (22-4, 12 Kos) won the biggest win in his career, a unanimous victory of the decision on the former champion Daniel Jacobs in July 2024, which sent him to retire, and built mapping from Losing with Jason Quigley in 2021. It is also his great moment to emerge from the shadow of his father, “sugar”, who was the world champion of three.

Because they both need a win to get the first shot in the title of world champion, this fight has ingredients to be a competitive, uncomfortable and electrifying meeting.

6. Mary Spencer (n/a) vs. Mikaela Mayer (N/A) – October 30

The fight is very significant for the term contracts of both warriors, but what is threatened to Mayer, if he wins, is the most captivating aspect of the fight.

Mayer continues his journey up the division when he tries to become the world champion in three validity and appointed Megafight with Claressa Shields, ESPN warrior No. 1 for a pound in women’s boxing.

After the beating Sandy Ryan, a decision in two turbulent storms in welterweight, 5-9 Mayer (21-2, 5 KO) enters the fight for the world championship in Junior Middle Wweight. Mayer is an educated boxer with great energy, but how can he deal with a higher weight against 40-year-old Spencer (10-2, 6 KO)?

If Mayer triumphes, the conversation will go to a potential match against Shields, which would probably be the biggest fight in women’s boxing now when Katie Taylor takes a break from sport.

“If Claress falls to 154 pounds, I think this is something that we both talked about about creating,” said Mayer in Sky Sports in June.

Shields and friends from the Mayer team in the American boxing team at the 2016 Olympic Games can become rivals when Mayer climbs after weight classes. Shields, the only three -schedule unquestioned champion in women’s boxing, became the first unquestioned heavyweight champion in the women’s match at the beginning of this year. If he feels comfortable, moving from ponderous (over 175 pounds) to 154 pounds, it is possible to fight Mayer.

7. Danny Garcia (n/a) vs. Daniel Gonzalez (n/a) – October 18 on millions. What ppv

When Garcia calls it his “farewell to Brooklyn”, many fans of the fight will adapt or come to the Barclays Center, wondering if it could be the last time we see the world champion in boxing, at least on Brooklyn.

If Garcia (37-4, 21 KO) has earnest ambitions to secure great fights, he must defeat Gonzalez (22-4-1, 7 KO) after his defeat from the ninth round with Erislanda Lara a year ago. It will be only the fourth performance of Garcia in almost five years, and in the age of 37 years the third defeat in four fights can convince him to hang gloves.

If Garcia shows part of the form in which he defeated fighters such as Erik Morales, Lamont Peterson and Paulie Malignaggi in the Barclays Center, it would be a proper ending of an outstanding career.

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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57 minutes ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley on DAZN PPV at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, October 17.

Fabio Wardley gets another crack at Daniel Dubois five months after dropping him twice but losing their first fight. Dubois recovered to stop Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester.

UPCOMING

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley

2026-10-17 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · O2 Arena, London · Live on DAZN

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Wardley returns as the challenger. Dubois makes his first defence against the heavyweight he dethroned in May, with DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier carrying the rematch.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT. All times fall on Saturday, October 17.

DAZN PPV Price

The standalone PPV costs £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the USincluding the undercard and main event.

DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers receive the event without a separate PPV purchase.

Full Fight Card, Weigh-In Results and Expected Times

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley

WBO heavyweight title

Dubois: 253.9 lbs (115.17 kg) | Wardley: 248.3 lbs (112.63 kg)

Expected ring walks: 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT

Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.

British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

O’Doherty: 134.12 lbs (60.84 kg) | Gomez Jr.: 134.3 lbs (60.92 kg)

Approximate start: 9:30 pm BST / 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT

Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber

Heavyweight

Olaniyan: 250.15 lbs (113.47 kg) | Garber: 223.15 lbs (101.22 kg)

Approximate start: 9:10 pm BST / 4:10 pm ET / 1:10 pm PT

Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres

Heavyweight

Jalolov: 255.12 lbs (115.72 kg) | Dacres: 242.9 lbs (110.18 kg)

Approximate start: 8:10 pm BST / 3:10 pm ET / 12:10 pm PT

Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles

Approximate start: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT

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Atif Oberlton Promises Exciting Future Ahead of Deon Nicholson Match

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4 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Atif Oberlton Promises Exciting Future Ahead of Deon Nicholson Match

Undefeated American light heavyweight Atif Oberlton believes there is plenty more to come after rating his last performance seven out of ten as he prepares to face knockout puncher Deon Nicholson on November 7.

Oberlton improved to 17-0 with a shutout decision over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August, but believes he has another level to reach despite winning every round.

Speaking exclusively to World Boxing News, the Philadelphia southpaw reflected on his victory over Angulo and becoming the first fighter to stop Carlos Gongora earlier this year.

“They said Carlos Gongora was going to be a very tough opponent, and he was one of my toughest challenges thus far. He’d never been stopped, and I was able to get the stoppage pretty early on because I locked in and trained the way I needed to.

“Looking back, I’d rate my performance against Angulo maybe a 7 out of 10—I could have definitely done better. But this camp is different mentally. We had a lot of factors going on last time, but I’m entirely focused now,” he told WBN.

The assessment comes as promoter Dmitriy Salita looks to establish Oberlton as America’s leading light heavyweight.

Oberlton Faces Nicholson

Nicholson enters their November 7 contest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with 19 knockouts from 23 victories and a reputation for dangerous punching power.

The Alabama fighter was previously linked to a showdown with former undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev, making him another significant test for Oberlton.

“Nicholson is a good opponent—a good dance partner. We’re getting closer to the level of opponents that allow for a standout performance because the challenge keeps stepping up. I definitely don’t take him lightly. I respect everyone who gets in the ring and stands in front of me, but I’m going to go out there and do what I trained to do.”

The ten-round bout at Kiva Auditorium will be Oberlton’s fourth appearance of 2026, with Salita Promotions delivering on its promise to keep the unbeaten contender active.

Atif Oberlton pictured with promoter Dmitriy Salita ahead of his fight against Deon Nicholson — Salita Promotions

Salita Promotions Keeps Promise

Oberlton says his relationship with Salita has allowed him to build momentum while continuing to work toward a world title opportunity.

“Salita Promotions told me they were going to keep me busy when I signed, and they’ve kept their end of the bargain. I’m keeping mine by going out there, performing, and winning—whether by early stoppage or decision.

“As long as they keep putting people in front of me, I’m going to keep fighting. Every time I step in the ring, I want to perform better than the last time, climb the ladder, and take some hardware home. I’m ready to take some candy.”

Oberlton has already stopped Joseph George and Gongora in 2026 before proving he could dominate over ten rounds against Angulo.

With 14 knockouts in 17 victories, Oberlton has shown he can finish opponents early and control fights over the distance.

Now, with another training camp behind him and a fourth fight of the year approaching, Oberlton believes his best performances are still ahead of him.

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Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

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Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.