Boxing is undergoing a resurgence, and the best upcoming boxers will be looking to carry that torch. Before looking at the top boxers 2025 list, fans keen on placing bets on these rising boxing stars can explore the best online betting sites at Sambafoot to bet on boxing fights. Who will be in contention for best boxer 2025? Check out the list below.
Jai Opetaia
The young Australian southpaw is in the running for the top boxers 2025 list and for good reason. He is 19-0 in his career and has a bout defending his newly won IBF World Cruiser title in October against Jack Massey in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Among the best upcoming boxers, there may not be a better prospect. He had to fight in his blood and made the London Olympics as a 16-year-old. He has fought through injury to earn his status as one of the world’s best cruiserweights, and there is no telling how high he will climb.
Subriel Matias
The 32-year-old Matias will not only be one of the top junior welterweight boxers in the world but in discussion for the top boxers 2025 list. He has finished his opponent in all 20 of his victories, displaying impressive punching power in every bout.
Some consider him not only to be at the top of the best boxer 2025 list but arguably the best super lightweight in the world. He even managed to avenge his lone defeat, in February 2020 to Petros Ananyan, by viciously KO’ing Ananyan two years later. There may not be a more dangerous fighter in the world.
Junto Nakatani
You don’t win world championships from three weight classes and not make the best boxer 2025 list. That’s where Nakatani finds himself. He is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, an impressive 27-0.
Nakatani is set to defend his WBC bantamweight title for the second time this year. He will do so against Petch Sor Chitpattana in Tokyo on October 14. Another win could propel him into the discussion for best boxer in the year ahead.
Tim Tszyu
With a nickname like “The Soul Taker,” what else could you expect from the Aussie striker? At 24-1 with 17 KOs, Tszyu has been described as a bully in the ring.
After defending his WBO World Super Welter title against Brian Mendoza via unanimous decision in October 2023, Tszyu is coming off a split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora in March. Though he doesn’t have a fight scheduled, it is expected that he’ll have a huge fight coming soon.
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis
‘Boots’ may already be the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. The 26-year-old is 31-0 having successfully defended his IBF interim welterweight title against David Avanesyan. He is the complete package of power, tremendous defense, speed, and high ring IQ.
His next fight may take place this year but that is unknown. For now, he is the IBF welterweight champion after defeating Karen Chukhadzhian by unanimous decision. Another win could put him at the top of the list.