Women’s Boxer of the Year

Katie Taylor

As one of Ireland’s most celebrated boxers, Katie made history for the country when – aged 15 – she fought in the first officially sanctioned women’s bout ever held in Ireland. A two-weight world champion and the undisputed lightweight champion, as well as a gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics, Katie has set the standard for excellence in women’s boxing.

Katie is one of the country’s most decorated and influential female fighters, who beyond her ring success has helped to elevate the sport on the global stage. A trailblazer for gender equality, she has helped to elevate the sport and inspire young girls to step into the ring.

Natasha Jonas

Natasha Jonas is a boxing giant who has made a huge impact on the sport and elevated women’s boxing. In 2012, Jonas made history by becoming the first British female boxer to compete at the Olympic Games.

Since turning professional in 2017, the Liverpool-born fighter has gone from strength to strength, winning the WBO super-welterweight world title in 2022 and adding the WBC and IBF belts to her collection later that same year. Her technical ability and knowledge make her one of the most exciting boxers to watch and a firm fan favourite.

Chantelle Cameron

Chantelle Cameron is a boxing superstar and former world champion in two weight classes, including the former undisputed light-welterweight champion, having held the WBC title between 2020-23, the IBF and Ring magazine titles between 2021-23 and the WBA and WBO titles between November 2022-23.

Known for her aggressive style and boxing prowess, Cameron has established herself as a dominant force in the sport and a fighter that will always entertain audiences.

Caroline Dubois

From a young age, Caroline Dubois was destined for boxing greatness. As an amateur, she was the Youth Olympic champion, World Youth champion and four-time European Youth champion.

By the time the acclaimed fighter turned professional, she was already celebrated for her exceptional skill and potential to become one of the sport’s next great champions, following in the footsteps of the sport’s greats. Dubois is currently the interim WBC Women’s Lightweight world title holder.

Savannah Marshall

Savannah Marshall is a 2x Olympian, Professional Boxer and former undisputed super-middleweight world champion. Marshall discovered boxing at 12 when she joined the local Hartlepool Headland club. Known by most as Hartlepool Headland Boys Club, there were unsurprisingly not a lot of female boxers at the club. However, after a childhood of sparring with boys and showing she had what it took, Savannah initiated change – starting with the sign above the door. An illustrious amateur career followed, including winning a World Title in China in 2012. Savannah then became a member of the Team GB Boxing squad, representing Great Britain at London 2012, and Rio 2016 Olympics. She also won Gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 in Glasgow.
Savannah turned professional in 2017, signing with the legendary US boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, she subsequently made her pro debut in Nevada, USA. Returning to the UK later that year, she linked up with her long-term trainer Peter Fury and in 2019 she secured a promotional contract with industry leader, Matchroom.

Ellie Scotney

Ellie Scotney has quickly made her mark on the boxing world since turning professional in 2020 after a remarkably successful amateur career. Her honours are commendable and include the European Super Bantamweight Title, IBF World Super Bantamweight Title, WBO World Super Bantamweight Title and Ring Magazine Super Bantamweight Title.

The fighter is the perfect representative of the next generation of boxing talent, combining skill, determination and a flawless commitment to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Sandy Ryan

When Sandy Ryan turned professional and signed with Matchroom Boxing in 2021, the fighter had already made her mark in the ring. During her amateur career, Ryan achieved a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and gold at the 2018 World Championships.

In 2023, the boxing star claimed the WBO Super-lightweight world title – a major achievement that cemented her position as one to watch and a serious great of the sport. The future looks bright for Sandy Ryan as she continues to be a dominant figure in women’s boxing.

Terri Harper

Terri Harper entered the ring and the world of boxing at 12 years old. In the years since, the Yorkshire fighter has made history in the sport, becoming the first British woman to hold the WBC super-featherweight champion.

Other accolades include the WBC and IBO titles at super-featherweight and later achieving WBA and IBO super-welterweight world titles in 2022. Her journey to dominating the sport has inspired fans across the world.

Lauren Price MBE

Before making her professional debut, Lauren Price MBE had already scored gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and firmly positioned herself as one to watch in the sport.

The fighter’s incomparable commitment to the sport, both in the ring and beyond, was recognised and earned her an MBA in 2021. Known for her versatility and dedication, Price is widely regarded as a strong contender for world champion status and is set to redefine the future of the sport.

Cindy Ngamba

Cindy Ngamba was born in Cameroon and later moved to the UK at the age of 11. As a young girl, she was always interested in sports and initially joined a football team. However, it was when she entered the ring that she discovered that boxing was her true passion.

Her impact on the sport is already phenomenal; she made history by becoming the first-ever refugee boxer to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games this summer.