Top 25 young boxers: Itauma, Norman, Mason, Fundora, and others.

In 2025, the spotlight shifted to a new generation of boxing stars with the departure of the previous year's top under-25 fighter, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez. This year, 20-year-old Moses Itauma claimed the coveted No.1 spot among young fighters, making a name for himself in the heavyweight division. Itauma's rise to prominence was marked by a swift and dominant 2025. With six fights under his belt since March 2024, his highlight came in August when he defeated veteran Dillian Whyte in less than two minutes. Former champion Tyson Fury even hailed Itauma as the future of the division, predicting he would outmatch the older heavyweights in the scene. While last year's No. 2 fighter, Diego Pacheco, dropped in the rankings despite two impressive wins, new talents like WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. and undisputed women's flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora emerged. WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas, at just 23 years old, also continues to shine among boxing's rising stars. Itauma's remarkable year culminated in being voted the top fighter under 25, transitioning swiftly from a prospect to a contender. His upcoming match against Jermaine Franklin on Jan. 24 will further test his mettle and set the stage for potential clashes with other heavyweights in the division. As the boxing world watches the young talents vying for the top spots, including Norman Jr., Fundora, and Pacheco, the future of the sport looks bright with a new wave of skilled and ambitious fighters ready to make their mark.