Jayson Mama has another opportunity to rebuild overseas, while Osleys Iglesias has turned his latest title defense into a statement of intent. Today’s updates also bring a proposed November target for Haney against Stevenson, confirmed flyweight weights in Chicago and a new welterweight eliminator.
1. Mama Seeks a Fresh Start Against Unbeaten Crowder
Jayson Mama is preparing for another American assignment against unbeaten Dominique Crowder, with the vacant NABA USA bantamweight championship at stake. Fresh reporting from SunStar puts the Filipino former world title challenger at 21 wins, four losses and one draw, with 10 knockouts, against Crowder’s 19 wins and 11 knockouts. Mama needs a response after Angel Ayala stopped him in the fifth round in Mexico in May, his second defeat in three outings. His earlier championship experience includes a decision loss to Sunny Edwards for the IBF flyweight belt in Dubai in 2021. Crowder brings an unbeaten record but has been inactive since his decision victory over Fernando Diaz last October. This is a regional championship opportunity rather than a world title fight, and a win would give Mama a useful platform to rebuild after those setbacks. The event date requires clarification because available listings conflict.
2. Iglesias Stops Zaren and Looks Toward the Canelo Card
Osleys Iglesias retained his IBF super middleweight championship with a seventh round technical knockout of Oliver Zaren at Théâtre Capitole in Quebec City. The result supplies the concrete update missing at yesterday’s cutoff, when the bout remained on our watchlist without a verified outcome. Iglesias improved to 16 wins with 15 knockouts, while Zaren suffered his first defeat and now has 19 wins, one loss and one draw, with eight knockouts. Reports describe sustained pressure and accurate combinations from the Cuban champion before the challenger’s corner ended the contest. Afterward, Iglesias expressed interest in facing the winner of Christian Mbilli against Canelo Alvarez on October 31. That would bring another champion into the conversation at 168 pounds, but his request does not establish an agreed unification. The immediate achievement is a successful defense against an unbeaten challenger, adding another stoppage to a record already dominated by early finishes.
3. Haney Camp Proposes November 28 in Atlanta for Stevenson
Devin Haney’s camp has named November 28 in Atlanta as a proposed date and location for a meeting with Shakur Stevenson. Bill Haney discussed that target on the Tru Media podcast, with current reporting describing a 145 pound catchweight and no rehydration clause as the terms under discussion. This advances yesterday’s update, which covered Stevenson’s public acceptance of the weight while leaving the additional condition unresolved. It also points toward an earlier date than the December meeting previously discussed. Haney holds the WBO welterweight championship after defeating Brian Norman Jr. last November, while Stevenson holds the organization’s junior welterweight belt following his January victory over Teofimo Lopez. A meeting between them would connect two divisions, but a proposed city and date still fall short of a finalized event announcement. Fans should watch for confirmation from both teams, the promoter and the sanctioning body before treating the matchup or championship stakes as settled.
4. Sandoval and Mendoza Clear the Scale in Chicago
Ricardo Sandoval and Sergio Mendoza have made the flyweight limit for their October 10 championship meeting at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The WBC’s Friday update lists Sandoval at 111.6 pounds and Mendoza at 111.4, putting both below the 112 pound ceiling. This is a new checkpoint for a fight already on our schedule, rather than another announcement of the same matchup. Sandoval enters with 27 wins, two losses and 18 knockouts, while Mendoza brings 27 wins, one loss and 23 knockouts. Mendoza received the opportunity after Oscar Collazo withdrew because of a rib injury suffered in training. Sandoval’s championship breakthrough came against Kenshiro Teraji in Japan in July 2025, and he now faces a challenger with a substantial finishing record. The card also features Floyd Schofield against Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight championship, giving Chicago two significant title contests to follow.
5. Walker and Rocha Get a December Title Eliminator
Matchroom has announced Conah Walker against Alexis Rocha for December 5 at The Halls in Wolverhampton, England, with the contest billed as a WBA welterweight title eliminator. Walker returns home with 18 wins, three losses and one draw, including nine knockouts, after stopping Sam Eggington in the tenth round in May. The promoter says he has won five straight fights, four inside the distance, and is ranked third by the WBA. Rocha brings 27 wins, two losses and one draw, with 16 knockouts, following decision victories over former champions Joseph Diaz and José Ramírez this year. The announcement gives both men a confirmed assignment in pursuit of a championship opportunity. It does not put a world title on the line or establish a date for the winner to challenge a champion. For Walker, the home crowd accompanies a meaningful test against an experienced American southpaw.
Recent Results from Our Watchlist
Dates below refer to the local date at the fight venue.
| Date | Matchup | Result | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | Osleys Iglesias vs. Oliver Zaren | Iglesias by TKO | Round 7; IBF super middleweight title retained |
Upcoming Boxing Events to Watch
Dates below refer to the local date at the fight venue.
| Date | Matchup | Title at Stake | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi | Vacant WBA lightweight title | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, USA |
| October 10, 2026 | Ricardo Sandoval vs. Sergio Mendoza | WBA and WBC flyweight titles | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, USA |
| October 11, 2026 | Mac Morris Abila vs. Angelus Pilapil | Non title bout | Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque City, Philippines |
| October 17, 2026 | Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley | WBO heavyweight title | The O2, London, United Kingdom |
| October 17, 2026 | Sebastian Fundora vs. Ermal Hadribeaj | WBC junior middleweight title | The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, USA |
| October 31, 2026 | David Picasso vs. Carl Jammes Martin | To be confirmed | Venue to be confirmed, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| November 26, 2026 | Masamichi Yabuki vs. Miel Fajardo | IBF flyweight title | Ebara Wave Arena Ota, Tokyo, Japan |
Watch the Chicago title fights next, while waiting for the Haney and Stevenson teams to turn their proposed terms into a confirmed event. Would you favor Haney or Stevenson if they meet at 145 pounds?
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