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The Top 30 Boxers Under 30

By Matthew Brown
07/04/2024

The Top 30 Boxers Under 30

30. Abdullah Mason (13-0, 11KOs)

Fighting Style: Abdullah Mason is known for his versatile fighting style, blending speed and technical skill. His agility allows him to switch seamlessly between offense and defense, making him a tricky opponent.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Mason is an up-and-coming talent with a strong amateur background. He is recognized for his potential and has been gaining attention with impressive performances early in his professional career.

29. Lester Martinez (18-0, 15KOs)

Fighting Style: Martinez is an aggressive fighter with a powerful punch, often overwhelming his opponents with relentless pressure and strong combinations.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Lester Martinez is notable for his victory over former world champion Ricardo Mayorga in his professional debut. He also holds victories over Isaiah Steen and Carlos Gongora. He has quickly risen through the ranks with a series of knockout victories.

28. Christian Mbilli (27-0, 23KOs)

Fighting Style: Mbilli is known for his explosive power and relentless aggression. He often takes the fight to his opponents, aiming to end bouts early with his knockout power.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Christian Mbilli has been steadily climbing the ranks with a string of impressive wins over Carlos Gongora and Mark Heffron, showcasing his power and earning a reputation as a knockout artist in the super middleweight division.

27. Keyshawn Davis (10-0, 7KOs)

Fighting Style: Davis combines technical skill with athleticism, showcasing a well-rounded approach in the ring. He has a sharp boxing IQ and can adapt his style to outbox or outfight his opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Keyshawn Davis won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and has quickly transitioned to the professional ranks, remaining undefeated, with a win over Jose Pedraza and demonstrating his potential to become a world champion.

26. Raymond Muratalla (20-0, 16KOs)

Fighting Style: Muratalla is known for his aggressive style and high work rate. He pressures his opponents with constant activity and powerful punches.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Raymond Muratalla is a rising star in the lightweight division, with an undefeated record and a series of knockout victories that have put him on the radar as a future contender.

25. Gary Antuanne Russell (17-1, 17KOs)

Fighting Style: Russell fights with a blend of speed, power, and technical skill. His southpaw stance and fast hands make him a challenging opponent for anyone in his division.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Gary Antuanne Russell has notable wins, including a knockout victory over former champion Viktor Postol, positioning himself as a top contender in the junior welterweight division.

24. Erickson Lubin (26-2, 18KOs)

Fighting Style: Lubin is a powerful puncher with a versatile fighting style. He can box from the outside or brawl on the inside, making him adaptable in different fight scenarios.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Erickson Lubin has faced top competition in the junior middleweight division, including fights against Jermell Charlo, Sebastian Fundora and Jeison Rosario. He holds victories over Jesus Ramos, Terrell Gausha and the aforementioned Rosario. His resilience and skill keep him in contention for a title shot.

23. Sunny Edwards (21-1, 4KOs)

Fighting Style: Edwards is a slick and elusive boxer known for his speed, defensive prowess and technical skill. He uses excellent footwork and head movement to avoid punches and counter effectively.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Sunny Edwards was the IBF flyweight champion, with notable victories over Moruti Mthalane and Jayson Mama, showcasing his ability to outbox and outmaneuver his opponents.

22. Liam Paro (25-0, 15KOs)

Fighting Style: Paro is a technically sound southpaw with a focus on precision and timing. He uses his jab effectively to control the pace of the fight and set up his combinations.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Liam Paro has remained undefeated in his professional career, securing the IBF junior welterweight title in a huge win over Subriel Matias. He also holds wins over Montana Love, Brock Jarvis, Yomar Alamo and Steve Gago.

21. Mario Barrios (29-2, 18KOs)

Fighting Style: Barrios is an aggressive fighter with a come-forward style. He uses his height and reach advantage to deliver powerful punches from a distance.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: The current WBC welterweight champion, Mario Barrios also won the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title and has been in high-profile fights, including bouts against Gervonta Davis and Keith Thurman. He holds wins over Yordenis Ugas, Fabian Maidana and Batyr Ahkmedov. His resilience and power make him a formidable opponent.

20. William Zepeda (30-0, 26KOs)

Fighting Style: Zepeda is known for his relentless pressure and high-volume punching. He overwhelms his opponents with a constant barrage of punches, often breaking them down over the course of a fight.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: William Zepeda has built a reputation as a dangerous contender in the lightweight division, with significant victories over Hector Tanajara and Joseph Diaz Jr.

19. Jai Opetaia (25-0, 19KOs)

Fighting Style: Opetaia combines technical skill with power, often using his boxing ability to set up powerful shots. His southpaw stance and agility make him a difficult opponent to read.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Jai Opetaia captured the IBF cruiserweight title with a stunning victory over Mairis Briedis, showcasing his toughness and skill in one of the biggest upsets in recent years. He stamped that victory with another win over Briedis in a rematch to become a two time IBF champion.

18. Devin Haney (31-0, 15KOs)

Fighting Style: Haney is a technically proficient boxer with a sharp jab. He uses his boxing IQ to control the pace of the fight and outmaneuver his opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Devin Haney was the undisputed lightweight champion, having unified the division with victories over George Kambosos Jr. and Vasiliy Lomachenko, establishing himself as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters. He later became the WBC junior welterweight champion with a win over Regis Prograis.

17. Ryan García (24-1, 20KOs)

Fighting Style: García is known for his lightning-fast hand speed and explosive power. He uses his quick reflexes to counter opponents and land devastating punches.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Ryan García has remained a prominent figure in the lightweight division, with a notable knockout victory over Luke Campbell and high-profile fights against Gervonta Davis and Javier Fortuna. His biggest victory, a win over Devin Haney, was turned into a no contest after García tested positive for banned substances in multiple tests.


16. Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17KOs)

Fighting Style: Tszyu fights with an aggressive style, utilizing his power and pressure to break down opponents. He has a strong jab and excellent bodywork, following in the footsteps of his father, Kostya Tszyu.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Tim Tszyu is a former unified Junior middleweight champion and remains a top contender in the division with notable victories over Terrell Gausha, Takeshi Inoue, Brian Mendoza and Tony Harrison, earning a reputation as a future world champion.

15. Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 13KOs)

Fighting Style: Fundora, known as “The Towering Inferno,” uses his exceptional height and reach to his advantage. He fights at a high pace, throwing a large volume of punches from long range.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Currently the unified junior middleweight champion, Sebastian Fundora has made a name for himself in the division with his unique physical attributes and wins over Tim Tszyu, Erickson Lubin and Sergio Garcia.

14. Jaime Munguia (43-1, 34KOs)

Fighting Style: Munguia is an aggressive power puncher with a relentless offensive style. He constantly pressures his opponents, looking to land heavy shots and wear them down.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Jaime Munguia is a former WBO junior middleweight champion with notable wins over Gabriel Rosado and Liam Smith. He has transitioned to the super middleweight division, seeking further titles. He also holds victories over Sergiy Derevyanchenko and John Ryder.

13. Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11KOs)

Fighting Style: Tanaka is known for his speed and combination punching. He mixes quick footwork with sharp, accurate punches, making him a difficult opponent to pin down.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Kosei Tanaka is a three-division world champion, having held titles at minimumweight, light flyweight, and flyweight. His notable fights include a bout against Kazuto Ioka. He holds wins over Sho Ishida, Sho Kimura, Ryoichi Taguchi, and Angel Acosta.

12. Brandon Figueroa (25-1, 19KOs)

Fighting Style: Figueroa fights with a high-volume, relentless style. He pressures his opponents with a non-stop barrage of punches, often overwhelming them with his work rate.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Brandon Figueroa is a former WBC super bantamweight champion, with notable victories over Luis Nery, Mark Magsayo, Carlos Castro and Jessie Magdaleno. His aggressive style makes him a fan favorite.

11. Stephen Fulton (21-1, 8KOs)

Fighting Style: Fulton is a versatile boxer with a blend of technical skill and defensive prowess. He can switch between boxing from the outside and fighting on the inside, depending on the situation.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Stephen Fulton is the former unified WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion, with significant wins over Brandon Figueroa, Daniel Roman, Joshua Greer, Arnold Khegai and Angelo Leo, establishing himself as a top fighter in his division.

10. Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (26-2-1, 18KOs)

Fighting Style: Cruz is an aggressive, come-forward fighter known for his relentless pressure and powerful punches. He often engages in toe-to-toe battles, seeking to overwhelm his opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Currently the WBA junior welterweight champion, Isaac Cruz gained widespread recognition for his close fight against Gervonta Davis, where he pushed the champion to the limit. He holds victories over Giovanni Cabrera, Rolly Romero, Francisco Vargas, Yuriorkas Gamboa and Jose Romero.

9. Teofimo Lopez (21-1, 13KOs)

Fighting Style: Lopez is a dynamic and explosive boxer-puncher with a blend of power, speed, and technical skill. He can adapt his style to outbox or outfight his opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Teofimo Lopez became the unified lightweight champion by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko. He later moved up to junior welterweight and secured another major win against Josh Taylor.

8. Junto Nakatani (27-0, 20KOs)

Fighting Style: Nakatani is a tall, rangy fighter with a strong jab and powerful punches. He uses his height and reach to control the distance and land effective combinations.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Junto Nakatani is the former WBO flyweight and super flyweight champion and current WBC bantamweight champion, with notable wins over Giemel Magramo, Andrew Moloney and Angel Acosta.

7. Vergil Ortiz (21-0, 21KOs)

Fighting Style: Ortiz is an aggressive, hard-hitting fighter with a perfect knockout record. He applies constant pressure and looks to end fights early with his power punches.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Vergil Ortiz is an undefeated welterweight contender with impressive victories over Maurice Hooker and Egidijus Kavaliauskas. He is widely considered a future world champion.

6. Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10KOs)

Fighting Style: Stevenson is a masterful defensive boxer with exceptional footwork and precision. He uses his technical skill to outbox opponents and avoid taking damage.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Shakur Stevenson is the WBC lightweight champion and a former featherweight and super featherweight world champion, with notable wins over Jamel Herring, Edwin De Los Santos and Oscar Valdez. He is regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters.

5. David Morrell (10-0, 9KOs)

Fighting Style: Morrell is a southpaw with a blend of power and technical ability. He uses his athleticism and skill to dominate opponents and control the pace of the fight.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: David Morrell was the WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion, with impressive victories over Alantez Fox, Yamaguchi Falcao, Aidos Yerbossynuly and Lennox Allen. He has quickly risen as a top contender in his division.

4. Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0, 28KOs)

Fighting Style: Ennis is a versatile and explosive fighter with a mix of speed, power, and technical skill. He can switch stances and adapt his style to outclass opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Jaron Ennis is the undefeated IBF welterweight champion with wins over Sergey Lipinets, Roiman Villa and Custio Clayton. He is widely regarded as the future in the division.

3. Bam Rodriguez (20-0, 13KOs)

Fighting Style: Rodriguez is known for his speed, agility, and technical prowess. He combines quick footwork with sharp, accurate punches to outmaneuver and outbox his opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Bam Rodriguez is the WBC super flyweight champion, with notable victories over Carlos Cuadras, Sunny Edwards, Juan Francisco Estrada and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. He has quickly established himself as one of the top fighters in his division.

2. David Benavidez (29-0, 24KOs)

Fighting Style: Benavidez is an aggressive, power-punching fighter, known for his relentless pressure and volume of punches. He uses his size and strength to overpower opponents.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: David Benavidez is a former two-time WBC super middleweight champion, with notable victories over Anthony Dirrell, Caleb Plant, Demetrius Andrade and Oleksandr Gvozdyk. He is considered the top contender in the super middleweight division.

1. Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28KOs)

Fighting Style: Davis is a powerful southpaw known for his knockout ability and explosive speed. He uses his elite athleticism, elite boxing IQ, elite skills and top shelf power to dominate opponents, often ending fights with a single punch.

Career Achievements/Big Fights: Gervonta Davis is a multi-division world champion, having held titles at super featherweight, lightweight, and super lightweight. His notable victories include knockouts over Leo Santa Cruz, Mario Barrios, Frank Martin and Ryan García, establishing him as one of the most exciting fighters in boxing today.

Best of the Rest: Daniel Dubois, Nick Ball, Ray Ford, Jared Anderson, Israil Madrimov, Emanuel Navarrete, Hamzah Sheeraz, Rayo Valenzuela, Bruce Carrington, Dalton Smith

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