Boxing schedule for 2026: Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbili, Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury on tap
The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books…
Canelo Alvarez: What Happened
CBS Sports reported on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in a story involving Canelo Alvarez, Christian Mbili, Anthony Joshua. Here is how the report opens:
The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books…
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It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Anthony Joshua and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Boxing schedule for 2026: Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbili, Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury on tap
- Who’s involved: Canelo Alvarez, Christian Mbili, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by CBS Sports
Background: Anthony Joshua
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni "AJ" Joshua (born 15 October 1989) is a British professional boxer. He held the unified heavyweight championship twice between 2017 and 2021.
Text from Wikipedia’s Anthony Joshua article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Canelo Alvarez?
The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books… CBS Sports reported the story on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Who reported this UFC story?
CBS Sports first reported it on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related UFC & Boxing news.
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