Whittaker, Collins and Fury-Joshua moves: Five things to watch out for this week

April is almost halfway done, and 2026 continues to serve up a feast on DAZN, with the best boxing action from across the globe to watch.

As Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua continue to size each other up, two major British headline shows bring fights to the regions this week.

Ben Whittaker takes a short-notice headline dance in Liverpool, while Nathaniel Collins bids to settle scores with Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow.

DAZN News takes a look towards the week in boxing, and picks out five key things that could turn heads across the next seven days.

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Collins prepares for crucial Lorente rematch

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Whittaker prepares for sudden headline

Having been expected to start 2025 in America, 'The Surgeon' was instead set for the undercard of Callum Smith-David Morrell instead.

But after an injury scotched the headline bout, former Olympian Whittaker has been elevated to the top spot as he eyes another win.

Opponent Braian Suarez offers a tough foe, but the star is confident he can deliver another statement performance to bolster his stock.

Collins out for revenge in Scotland

Tipped to defeat Cristobal Lorente in their first encounter last year, 'The Nightmare' could instead only manage a draw in their bout.

It served as a blow to the star's hopes of pushing onto world-level at featherweight, but he gets a high-stakes European rematch now.

With the winner effectively seizing a final eliminator spot for the WBC belt, Collins will be determined to see his arm raised come the end.

McCann chases latest success

Former mixed-martial-arts favourite Molly McCann has made a bright start to her boxing career, and will hope for hometown joy too.

Fighting on the Whittaker-Suarez undercard, 'Meatball' is eyeing four wins from four as she tackles Ashleigh Johnson next up.

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has high hopes of moving his star into world-title consideration, making this a crucial step on the ladder.

Fury-Joshua leaves world waiting

After 'AJ' turned down the chance for a face-off with 'The Gypsy King' following the latter's win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, it is a waiting game now.

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Widely tipped to be announced in the wake of Fury's latest comeback, the British super-bout of the century remains on ice for fight fans.

Still, with both men currently holding clean dance cards, it seems only a matter of time before more news breaks on their likely meeting.

IBF left to mull cruiserweight future

Having stripped Jai Opetaia for fighting with Zuffa, the IBF now face a major decision regarding his cruiserweight strap this week too.

Chris Billam-Smith, the former WBO champion expected to challenge for the vacant belt, has followed the Australian to a new home.

It leaves Viddal Riley in prime position to earn a crack - but against who is now a more pressing question for the governing body to answer.

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