1. Haney and Stevenson dispute weight terms as negotiations unravel

Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson’s proposed fight appears to have broken down, with both fighters publicly blaming the other over weight and contract conditions. Bad Left Hook reported Stevenson’s claim that Haney’s lawyer returned to a 147 pound demand after an agreement at 145; Haney countered that Stevenson delayed and sought a rehydration clause. This moves beyond the financial obstacle covered in our October 14 edition. Neither account independently establishes who caused the breakdown, but the conflicting conditions mean fans still have no confirmed fight date or completed agreement.

2. Figueroa loses his WBA belt, leaving only Kameda eligible

Brandon Figueroa was stripped of his WBA featherweight title after failing to make weight for Tomoki Kameda, according to reporting credited to The Ring by The Sporting Tribune. His initial 127.4 pound reading was 1.4 pounds above the championship limit; Kameda weighed 125.8. The WBA’s own schedule lists those readings, while multiple reports confirm that only Kameda can win the belt. The bout remains on the Las Vegas card, but calling it a Figueroa title defense is now outdated. For fans tracking Asian boxing, Kameda’s opportunity remains intact even though the championship stakes have changed for his opponent.

3. Dubois and Wardley arrive heavier for their heavyweight rematch

Daniel Dubois weighed 253.9 pounds and Fabio Wardley 248.3 at Friday’s weigh in, with Sky Sports reporting career highs for both men. Dubois retains a 5.6 pound advantage as he defends the WBO heavyweight title in London. The verified weights are the fresh development after yesterday’s coverage of Wardley’s camp challenging Dubois’ tactics. Additional weight does not automatically establish improved power or conditioning. The more useful test is whether Wardley can sustain his work after the early rounds, having dropped Dubois twice before losing their first meeting by an eleventh round stoppage.

4. Fundora and Hadribeaj clear the championship weight limit

Sebastian Fundora weighed 152.8 pounds and Ermal Hadribeaj 152.4, the WBC confirmed, clearing the 154 pound limit for their Las Vegas main event. Unlike the disrupted featherweight championship on the same card, both men remain eligible for this title. Hadribeaj enters as the unbeaten mandatory challenger, not a voluntary opponent selected to fill a schedule gap. Fundora has already discussed pursuing the Ennis versus Kelly winner, but this successful weigh in only clears the next immediate hurdle. He must retain his WBC belt before those unification ambitions can become a meaningful next step.

Upcoming Fights: Philippine Time

These are program starts, not guaranteed ring walks. Individual bout order and timing remain subject to change.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

  • Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley II
    Time: 2:00 AM, listed DAZN main card start
    Stakes: WBO heavyweight championship
    Location: The O2, London, United Kingdom
  • Sebastian Fundora vs. Ermal Hadribeaj
    Time: 8:00 AM, broadcast start
    Stakes: WBC super welterweight championship
    Location: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, United States
  • Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda
    Time: On the 8:00 AM broadcast; individual bout time unconfirmed
    Stakes: WBA featherweight title available only to Kameda
    Location: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, United States