- In this piece, SportPesa Blog Kenya takes a look at the major boxing bouts coming up in August 2026.
- The headline attraction arrives on August 23, when Rolando Romero defends his WBA welterweight crown against Teofimo Lopez.
- All these thrilling bouts will be available for you to bet on through SportPesa.
The boxing calendar takes a massive step forward this August with a packed schedule of world championship fights and high-stakes heavyweight drama.
While the mid-summer weeks are traditionally a quiet period for the sport, the next four weeks will see major title bouts across multiple weight classes.
And for all the main bouts in August, you will get a chance to place your bets on leading gaming firm SportPesa, which offers a variety of markets and competitive odds for your wagers.
Here are the key bouts to anticipate this August:
Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez – August 23 – 9am East Africa Time
The headline attraction arrives on Sunday, August 23, when Rolando “Rolly” Romero defends his WBA welterweight crown against Teofimo Lopez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Romero (17-2, 13 KOs), fresh off a May 2025 knockout win over Ryan Garcia for the WBA welterweight belt, was recently elevated to full champion after Jaron Ennis moved up to 154 pounds.
After a failed bout with Devin Haney, he now faces Lopez.
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Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) is jumping straight into his 147-pound debut with no tune-up fight.
He is eager to make an immediate statement and bounce back from losing his WBO and Ring Magazine titles to Shakur Stevenson in January. A win would make him a three-division world champion.
Both fighters have something to prove: Romero wants to cement his reign, while Lopez aims to silence his doubters in a new weight class. Expect fireworks when these two clash.
Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott – August 16 – 8am East Africa Time
On August 16, Claressa Shields moves back down to middleweight to challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA titles in Atlanta at State Farm Arena.
Shields returns to middleweight on Sunday to reclaim the WBC and WBA belts she never lost in the ring, now held by 42-year-old Kaye Scott, a decorated amateur with just seven professional fights.
Shields is 18-0 with two Olympic gold medals and three undisputed championships across different divisions. She last dominated at 160 pounds in 2023, winning every round.
But she is dropping down from heavyweight, roughly fifteen pounds, and that weight cut could be the great equalizer.
Scott is 5-1-1 and a natural middleweight who imposes her awkward pace. She took Robinson to a decision and has never been stopped.
She may not knock Shields out, but she can bank early rounds if Shields arrives flat.
Amanda Serrano vs Lucrecia Anabella Manzur – August 22 – 6am EAT
Meanwhile, unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano makes history on August 22 by defending her titles against Lucrecia Anabella Manzur in the first-ever major world title card streamed live on TikTok.
Serrano returns with more than her WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine belts on the line.
The Puerto Rican icon is tied with Christy Martin at 32 career knockouts and needs one more to claim the all-time women’s knockout record, adding serious heat to an already big night.
She is 49-4-1 with titles in seven divisions, bringing devastating power and battle-tested ring IQ.
Her opponent, 27-year-old Argentine Manzur, is the WBO’s number two contender at 14-4 but a massive 10/1 underdog making her international debut away from home.
What sets this apart is the historic ruleset. This is the first unified women’s world title bout scheduled for 12 rounds of two minutes, a format Serrano championed for parity.
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic -August 30- 1am EAT
The month closes out on August 30 with critical matchups that will shape the future of the heavyweight and light-middleweight divisions.
The vacant IBF heavyweight title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic lands Sunday, August 30, at London’s O2 Arena, after being elevated following Usyk’s decision to vacate the belt.
Queensberry cleared the path with a step-aside deal involving Sanchez, and the stakes are massive.
At just 21, Itauma can become the second-youngest heavyweight champion ever, trailing only Mike Tyson.
The British prodigy is 14-0 with 12 knockouts, featuring blinding southpaw speed and serious power.
He blitzed Whyte in one round and stopped Franklin Jr. this year. But this is his true test against a seasoned, durable veteran who will look to take him deep into the fight.
Hrgovic, 34, is an Olympic bronze medalist with a 20-1 record and 15 knockouts.
His only loss came by cut stoppage to Dubois, but he bounced back with a knockout over Allen in May. The Croatian is a high-volume pressure fighter with an iron chin and a heavy right hand.
August 2026 boxing bouts: Betting fixtures on SportPesa
All times are in East Africa Time (EAT).
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Woodbridge Lekaysha vs Sitthichai Sothita (03:00)
- Bowen Jack vs Dalielibieke Mielifeier (06:45)
- Parr Jasmine vs Peart Jemma (07:20)
- Zerafa Michael vs Ortiz Alejandro (14:00)
- Samson Junior Teremoana vs Savage Deandre (14:00)
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Isley Troy vs Hicks Joseph (22:00)
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Mercado Ernesto vs Tagoe Emmanuel (05:00)
- Shields Claressa vs Scott Kaye (08:00)
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Serrano Amanda vs Manzur Lucrecia Anabella (06:00)
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Liddard George vs Morello Dario (01:00)
- Hernandez Yoenli vs Veron Francisco (05:00)
- Romero Rolando vs Lopez Teofimo (09:00)
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Tszyu Nikita vs Mahoney Ben (16:00)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Martinez Lester vs Plantic Luka (07:00)
- Ursu Constantin vs Vaughan Ben (22:00)
- Youmbi Aloys vs Perez Mike (23:00)
Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Dubois Caroline Sara vs Moore Amelia (00:00)
- Cameron Chantelle vs Mayer Mikaela (01:00)
- Itauma Moses vs Hrgovic Filip (01:00)
- Harper Terri vs Reyes Miranda (01:00)
- Noakes Sam vs Berinchyk Denys (02:00)
- Lopez Najeem vs Carrillo Juan Carlos (07:00)