Max Boxing. Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, has outlined how he’d like to see his fighter’s title reign unfold. 2026 has been an interesting year for boxing. Depending on who you talk to, some will say. One of the lower weight classes’ under-the-radar standouts, IBF flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki, will face mandatory challenger Miel Fajardo on November 26th in Tokyo.