Ryan Garcia’s next move is taking shape around Teofimo Lopez, while Fabio Wardley’s camp is putting officiating under the spotlight before the Daniel Dubois rematch. Sebastian Fundora is also spelling out his preferred route to an undisputed championship.

1. Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez move toward a meaningful unification

Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez are in advanced talks for a fight in the first quarter of 2027, according to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger, with Sky Sports independently reporting negotiations. Garcia holds the WBC welterweight belt and Lopez the WBA title, but Lopez also has an ordered defense against Jack Catterall to resolve. That obligation makes sanctioning approval part of the story alongside contracts and purses. For Filipino fans following the division Manny Pacquiao helped define, this is a substantial championship possibility. No signed agreement, exact date or venue has been announced in the reports reviewed.

2. Fundora wants the Ennis or Kelly winner, but Hadribeaj comes first

Sebastian Fundora wants the winner of Jaron Ennis against Josh Kelly next, outlining an undisputed championship ambition in fresh media comments published by Bad Left Hook. He pointed to their shared DAZN platform as a reason the matchup should be achievable. First, however, the WBC super welterweight champion must beat mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj this weekend. That puts Rolando Dy’s previously reported Fundora ambition in perspective: the champion’s stated priority is unification. Fundora’s preferred next opponent remains a plan, with his own defense and the Ennis versus Kelly result still outstanding.

3. Wardley’s camp raises tactics complaints before the Dubois rematch

Fabio Wardley’s manager Michael Ofo alleged at Thursday’s press conference that Daniel Dubois used head contact, rabbit punches and tackling in their first meeting, talkSPORT reported. These remain his allegations, rather than a new disciplinary finding. Dubois stopped Wardley in round eleven in May and defends the WBO heavyweight title in London this weekend. His route back to championship success followed setbacks including the illness that canceled his February 2025 Parker defense. Now, Wardley’s camp wants closer scrutiny of physical exchanges.

Upcoming Fights: Philippine Time

Listed times are broadcast or main card starts, not guaranteed ring walks. Local viewing availability may vary.

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 championship
    Location: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, United States

Watch the weekend weigh ins and whether Garcia and Lopez turn advanced negotiations into an official agreement. Would you prioritize Garcia against Lopez over the proposed Garcia against Mayweather spectacle?

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