As 2024 involves an finish, BoxingScene appears to be like at among the most intriguing younger boxers within the sport who tentatively might be labeled a prospect. These fighters have laid the groundwork to have an thrilling and impactful 2025. That is the primary in a three-part collection.
Weight Class: Light-weight
Final Struggle Consequence: UD8 Ricardo Quiroz, July 2024
Sheehy fought simply twice in 2024, which is disappointing. He additionally had a problem on the size that canceled his battle with Manuel Jaimes, however he’s coaching beside Xander Zayas and has a deep novice background. Sheehy must get entering into 2025.
Weight Class: Junior featherweight
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
Final Struggle Consequence: KO2 Garen Diagan, December 2024
Cabrera is a fighter who appears to be like like if he develops the fitting method might battle for a belt. Utterly untested, however the very best uncooked prospect within the Golden Boy roster.
Weight Class: Junior welterweight
Final Struggle Consequence: UD8 Yomar Alamo, September 2024
The 2021 U.S. Olympian hasn’t progressed as quick as many thought, however all the identical, he’s nonetheless somebody to look at and must be in a 50-50 battle this 12 months. Johnson has the instruments and pedigree, he simply hasn’t utilized to the skilled sport.
Weight Class: Middleweight
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
Final Struggle Consequence: TKO1 Omar Nguale Ilunga, December 2024
Subsequent Struggle: January 31, in opposition to Derrick Osaze
Already a 10-round fighter in simply 10 professional fights. Liddard is a promising middleweight in a division that wants expertise. What most stands proud about Liddard is his composure. For a fighter this early in his profession, he stays calm like an skilled contender.
Weight Class: Tremendous middleweight
Promoter: Queensberry Promotions
Final Struggle Consequence: TKO4 Mardoche Ilunga, November 2024
A fighter with star potential, but in addition somebody who should evolve and never simply search for the knockout when combating artful opponents. Lugo might go so many alternative methods as knowledgeable, however given his success as an novice, I’m going to guess on him being good.
Weight Class: Middleweight
Final Struggle Consequence: TKO8 Quilisto Madera, November 2024
Tucker has taken on loads of robust opponents early in his profession. He may need misplaced a battle, but it surely doesn’t low cost his capability and willingness to check himself within the trendy period. He began at welterweight and now’s at middleweight. His journey has been something however that of a mean prospect.
Weight Class: Junior middleweight
Final Struggle Consequence: KO2 Przemyslaw Runowski, September 2024
Subsequent Struggle: March 16, vs TBA
He certain is enjoyable. He will get knockouts. UFC Head Honcho Dana White loves him, however we have to see him in a battle of the identical degree as Ismael Villarreal. That battle was tough for Walsh and he hasn’t had a step up in competitors since that battle.
