Male Boxer of the Year

Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury is perhaps one of the most celebrated boxers of the last decade and is often regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of his generation. The ‘Gypsy King’ has won all four recognised world titles and is the only British fighter to have been named Ring Magazine ‘Fighter of the Year’ on two different occasions.

His legacy reaches far beyond the ring thanks to his personality and resilience discussing mental health and the importance of having support in place.

Anthony Joshua OBE

From Olympic glory winning gold at the 2012 Olympics to becoming a heavyweight world champion, AJ is one of the country’s most beloved boxing superstars. The former two-time unified WBO, IBF and WBA heavyweight champion has proven himself a hit inside and out of the ring. His influence extends beyond the sport, where his philanthropic efforts and commitment to helping others have made him one of the UK’s most respected sports stars.

Jack Catterall

Jack ‘El Gato’ Catterall has quickly established himself as a significant player in the world of boxing due to his technical skill, ring intelligence and incomparable commitment to succeed. As of 2024, the boxer was ranked 17 in the light-welterweight division worldwide. He has accumulated an impressive record since turning professional and quickly established himself as one to watch in the ring.

Callum Smith

Callum ‘Mundo’ Smith is the youngest of the four famous fighting brothers from Liverpool and has proven that as a boxer he has what it takes to go all the way in the sport. Working his way from the domestic to World honours, the Super-Middleweight has achieved an impressive range of accolades including the English Super-Middleweight title, the WBC Diamond Super-Middleweight title, the WBA Diamond Super-Middleweight title and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight title. Callum is passionate about his home city and works to further the sport in local communities, inspiring the next generation of fighters.

Lawrence Okolie

Known for his knockout power and his towering frame, Lawrence Okolie is a former WBO cruiserweight world champion. His record and high knockout ratio have made him one of the most exciting fighters in the division.

Okolie is an advocate for the sport and helping others to find better life opportunities through boxing. He is an avid support of BoxWise, a UK-based not-for-profit organisation based around the sport.

Chris Billam-Smith

Known as ‘the Gentleman’ of the sport, Chris Billam-Smith made his professional debut in 2017 under the tutelage of Shane McGuigan, and in the years since, he has established himself as a superstar in the ring.

Billam-Smith has previously held the British, Commonwealth and European cruiserweight titles. He is now the WBO cruiserweight champion of the world. HE remains a firm fan-favourite due to his technical ability and showmanship.

Liam Smith

Liam ‘Beefy’ Smith has cemented himself as a formidable presence on the global boxing stage. As one of Liverpool’s famous boxing brothers, Smith has been an influential figure in the boxing world. As the former WBO light-middleweight title holder, Smith has shown his adaptability and drive in all of his bouts. Beyond his fights, Beefy has played a part in furthering the sport and promoting it to children in underprivileged communities.

Joshua Buatsi

Joshua Buatsi is an undisputed and undefeated light-heavyweight boxer and Olympic medal winner, collecting bronze at the 2016 Olympic Games. The boxer is widely regarded as one of Britain’s best boxing prospects in recent years.

Buatsi is active outside of the ring also. He is passionate about helping others; his foundation helps underprivileged youth in Ghana to develop confidence, self-esteem and academic skills. He is committed to helping others achieve success in life and uses his own platform to ensure this continues.

Nick Ball

Nick Ball has taken the featherweight division by storm and has fast become one of the division’s most sought-after and beloved boxers. The ‘wrecking ball’ fighter quickly made a name for himself in the boxing world, capturing the WBC Silver featherweight title in 2022. His approach in the ring, combined with his speed and stamina makes him a formidable opponent, with an undefeated record.

Chris Eubank Jr.

Chris Eubank Jr. is a British boxer who has won the WBA interim middleweight and IBO super-middleweight titles twice, as well as the British middleweight title. Following in the footsteps of his father, the boxing legend of the same name, Eubank has firmly become a fan favourite thanks to his boxing style in the ring and his personable, friendly nature out of it.