Despite both losing their latest bouts, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have both been nominated for Boxer of the Year awards.
The British Boxing Awards has revealed the shortlists for a range of categories, which includes other huge names from the sport including Frank Bruno, Katie Taylor and Eddie Hearn – with the winners to be announced by the first female fighter to win Olympic gold, Nicola Adams, and Ricky Hatton at a glittering ceremony in London. It is is the first time that the boxing industry will be recognised at one flagship event, which aims to celebrate those who have achieved success both in and out of the ring as well as organisations who have backed the sport to grow, and those working at a grassroots level.
As well as Fury and Joshua, Daniel Dubois – who defeated AJ to defend the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley in September – is also nominated, whilst former boxing greats including Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis are also on the 2025 shortlist for their work to promote access to the sport at grassroots level. Ireland’s Katie Taylor meanwhile leads the nominees for Female Boxer of the Year – fresh off the back of retaining her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female light-welterweight titles on the undercard of Jake Paul against Mike Tyson.
When do the British Boxing Awards take place?
The awards take place at London’s Langham Hotel on Friday March 28 2025.
What are people saying?
Host and former Olympian Nicola Adams said: “This is an incredible shortlist. The British Boxing Awards will shine a light on the people and organisations contributing to the phenomenal growth of the sport. Boxing champions, both in and out of the ring, will be recognised and commended for their work in the sport.”
Heidi Afzhar, from the British Boxing Awards, added: “This is a landmark moment for UK boxing, highlighting the incredible talent and hard work that’s driving the sport forward. From world-class trainers and promoters to those making a real impact in communities, the British Boxing Awards shortlist showcases the very best our sport has to offer.
“It’s a major milestone and every nominee should be incredibly proud. It is going to be a wonderful event and I cannot wait to see everyone on 28 March.”
Who is nominated?
Boxer of the Year
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Tyson Fury
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Josh Kelly
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Anthony Joshua
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Lawrence Okolie
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Joshua Buatsi
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Chris Billam Smith
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Dennis McCann
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Fabio Wardley
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Nick Ball
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Daniel Dubois
Female Boxer of the Year
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Katie Taylor
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Natasha Jonas
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Charley Davison
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Lauren Price
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Savannah Marshall
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Terri Harper
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Chantelle Cameron
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Sandy Ryan
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Caroline Dubois
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Ellie Scotney
Out of the Ring Award
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Frank Bruno MBE – The Frank Bruno Foundation
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Richard Martin – Morgan Sports Law
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Eddie Hearn – Matchroom Charitable Foundation
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Lucinda Nicholls – Nicholls and Nicholls
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Michele Aboro – Aboro Foundation
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Adam Osler and Ben Gibson – Evelyn Partners
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Sam Mead – Kindred Group Plc
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Steve Goodwin – Goodwin Boxing
Outstanding Contribution Award
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Spencer Brown – Gold Star Promotions
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Turki Alalshikh – Chairman of General Entertainment Authority, Saudi Arabia
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Frank Warren – Queensberry Promotions
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Barry McGuigan – Cyclone Promotions
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Eddie Hearn – Matchroom
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Mick Hennessy – Hennessy Sports
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Kalle & Nisse Sauerland – Wasserman
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Steve Wood – VIP Promotions
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Ben Shalom – Boxxer
How to vote
The shortlist is now live at www.britishboxingawards.com. Boxing fans can vote online for their winners until Friday January 17 2025.