Teofimo Lopez knows what it takes to feature on boxing’s pound-for-pound list, but who does he consider the sport’s best fighter at the moment?  Earlier this year, Lopez dropped off the chart after he was widely outpointed by Shakur Stevenson in a huge fight in New York City.

The first six months of boxing in 2026 delivered enough drama to fill an entire year. From star-making performances to brutal heavyweight slugfests to shocking upsets, here's the best of the best so far.