Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson delivered ESPN's midyear boxing awards on July 3, 2026, recognizing the sport's standout performances through six months of dramatic action. The judges evaluated best fights, knockouts, upsets, and cards from a season featuring breakout young stars and unforgettable finishes that have already shaped championship conversations.

Daniel Dubois earned best men's fight honors with his explosive TKO11 victory over Fabio Wardley in Manchester, where the former WBO champion rallied from early trouble to secure a stunning stoppage. On the women's side, Lani Daniels captured best fight with her shocking TKO9 upset of Shadasia Green, winning the WBO and IBF super middleweight titles while Green required emergency treatment for a brain bleed afterward.

Shakur Stevenson claimed best men's fighter recognition for his masterful division-hopping performance against Teofimo Lopez Jr., while Daniels also claimed best women's fighter after her career-defining upset. Other notable winners included Ellie Scotney's controversial decision over Mayelli Flores and Gabriela Fundora's knockout streak, cementing 2026's first half as one of boxing's most memorable midyear periods.