Five of the most exciting British boxers of 2025 so far

Daniel Dubois will walk out under the arch of Wembley Stadium later this month to face Oleksandr Usyk in a bid to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

It’s a rematch two years in the making—and one of the most anticipated fights of the year. Dubois enters as the underdog, with bookmakers heavily favouring the Ukrainian maestro.

But this is heavyweight boxing, and if DDD can upset the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 odds, it would go down as one of the biggest shocks of the modern era. A British fighter dethroning one of the sport’s greats, in front of a packed Wembley crowd? It would be seismic.

But whether Dubois wins or not, his presence on that stage is a symbol of something bigger: British boxing is thriving.

What’s driving the momentum? For one, British boxing is being led by two of the sport’s most influential promoters—Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren—who continue to guide elite-level talent onto global stages.

At the same time, the influx of Saudi investment into the sport has transformed the landscape, making major fights more frequent and giving British fighters bigger opportunities and more exposure than ever before.

But Dubois is just one part of a larger story. Across the country, the next generation of British boxers is making serious noise—fighting in big arenas, climbing the rankings, and building fanbases of their own.

Here are five of the most exciting British fighters of 2025 so far—excluding Dubois himself—who are helping lead this new era.

Hamzah Sheeraz

Undefeated and cruising through the middleweight ranks, Hamzah Sheeraz has looked increasingly like Britain’s next world champion in waiting.

He combines size, slickness and a thudding jab, making him a nightmare stylistic matchup for most in the division.

Standing 6’3″ with devastating power, Sheeraz brings the kind of size and athleticism that makes middleweights take notice. His 21-0-1 record includes 17 knockouts, showcasing the finishing ability that has made him a fan favourite.

Now world-ranked and eyeing a title shot later this year, Sheeraz has the tools—and temperament—to go all the way.

Chris Eubank Jr.

Brighton’s own Chris Eubank Jr. is having a year to remember. His blockbuster win over Conor Benn this spring was a career-defining night.

After years of verbal sparring and failed build-ups, Eubank finally settled the score in front of a sold-out O2 Arena—mixing sharp counters with a clinical finish. He may not be to everyone’s taste, but he remains box office.

Lawrence Okolie

Now fighting at heavyweight, Lawrence Okolie faces Kevin Lerena on the Dubois vs Usyk undercard—a smart, dangerous test against a southpaw with proven power.

A former cruiserweight world champion with freakish reach and knockout potential, Okolie could cause real problems in boxing’s top division.

What makes Okolie particularly exciting is his ceiling. As a former Olympic representative with proven championship pedigree at lower weights, he brings elite-level experience to the heavyweight division.

The WBC ranks him as its number one heavyweight contender, putting him in prime position for a world title shot if he successfully navigates the Lerena test.

Fabio Wardley

Fabio Wardley’s stock continues to rise after an emphatic win over European champion Agit Kabayel earlier this year.

That victory showed not just punch power but patience and maturity—signs he’s ready for the next step.

From white-collar beginnings to the top 10 global rankings, Wardley has built himself into one of Britain’s most dangerous heavyweights.

Ben Whittaker

Ben Whittaker is a boxer who loves to play the pantomime villain, to a mixed degree of success. In the Liam Cameron rematch, Whittaker faced more than just an opponent—he battled boos, accusations of arrogance, and the pressure of upsetting the boxing betting & odds on a hostile night. But in Sheffield, he delivered.

Slick, switched on, and sharp in every round, he overcame the crowd and the criticism to silence doubters and win on points.

His flamboyance remains, but 2025 has shown he’s added grit to the gloss—and that makes him truly dangerous. When he isn’t flinging himself over the ropes, he is one of the best in the country.