International Boxing News' Prospects to Watch in 2024!
- Jan 25, 2024
- 3 min read
2024 is already set up to be another huge year for boxing with big fights already set for the UK, USA and Saudi Arabia! However, it isn't just world title contests that should steal the headlines this year. Here our International Boxing News' prospects you should watch out for in 2024!
Moses Itauma – Heavyweight
Moses Itauma is the first prospect you should keep a watchful eye on in 2024!
Winning International Boxing News’ Prospect of the Year for 2023, Itauma was the most active prospect in world boxing securing seven big fights in 2023.
From sparring World champions after school to featuring on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou undercard in Saudi Arabia, Itauma is quickly becoming a fan favourite.
Seven fights in, Itauma has already been ordered to fight for the English Heavyweight title by the British Boxing Board of Control…
2024 is set to be a title filled year for Moses Itauma!
Next fight: February 17, Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.
MaiseyRose Courtney – Super-Flyweight
MaiseyRose Courtney was one of the UK’s most active prospects in 2023, securing four fights on the World’s biggest fight nights.
Already creating history as one of the first female fighters to train out of the prestigious Repton Amateur Boxing Club and the first female fighter to train out of the Matchroom Gym, MaiseyRose won all of her fights in 2023 in comfortable fashion.
With wins against fellow prospects, experienced ‘journeywomen’ and champions, MaiseyRose continued to improve and progress under the guidance of World class trainer Tony Sims.
Next fight: February 10, Liam Dillon vs Reece Bellotti.
George Liddard – Middleweight
The Billericay Bomber is another prospect in the Tony Sims’ stable that secured four fights in 2023. MaiseyRose and George Liddard were two of the most active prospects in the UK outside of Moses Itauma.
Two KOs, a dominant win, and a six round Fight of the Year contender supports Liddard’s claim as one of the UK’s top prospects!
On the Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius undercard on August 12, his fight with Bas Oosterweghel is one that he will never forget. Liddard’s boxing ability, power and ring IQ would have landed him an early night against any other opponent…
But Bas Oosterweghel would NOT stop coming!
August 12 was the perfect fight on the perfect occasion for The Billericay Bomber.
Next fight: February 3, Conor Benn vs Peter Dobson.
Jimmy Sains – Middleweight
‘Sainsy’ rounds off the Tony Sims’ top trio topping our list of the UK’s top prospects in the UK.
Just the two professional fights in 2023 but two KOs kickstarted Jimmy Sains’ promising career.
Turning professional as the number one Middleweight in the country, winning the Tri-Nations with three successive KO victories, Sains proved he is made for the professional code!
He isn’t a bad ticket seller either.
Next fight: February 3, Conor Benn vs Peter Dobson.
Giorgio Visioli – Lightweight
Giorgio Visioli burst onto the professional the scene after a stunning one-two KO debut win on the Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2 undercard!
The two-weight, two-time ABA champion has already begun his development in the professional code under the guidance of historic trainers Mark and Jimmy Tibbs down the Origin Gym in Rainham.
Before his debut on November 25, Giorgio told International Boxing News “I belong on this stage, trust me.”
He proved just that…
Under the watchful eye of former IBF Flyweight World champion, and manager, Sunny Edwards, Visioli is destined to follow in Edwards footseps.
Next fight: January 27, Lewis Crocker vs Jose Felix.
Tom Welland – Super-Bantamweight
‘Atomic’ Tom exploded onto the professional scene with two stoppage victories in two fights in 2023.
Welland’s raw power at the lower weight division of Super-Bantamweight provides Welland with the perfect opportunity to perform on the biggest of stages…
KOs equal VIEWS.
The sky is the limit for eighteen year old Tom Welland.
Next fight: tbc
Cameron Vuong – Lightweight
The One.
Cameron Vuong burst onto the scene with three very quick, slick and impressive performances in 2023. Vuong has shown punch power, boxing ability and patience in the first three fights of his professional career.
Under the guidance of Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis, Vuong continues to improve with each fight.
On February 10 Vuong steps up in his hardest fight to date against Ishmael Ellis.
With Ellis fighting Harlem Eubank and Dalton Smith previously, Vuong has a real chance to make a serious statement on February 10.
Next fight: February 10, Liam Dillon vs Reece Bellotti.
Francesca Hennessey – Bantamweight
Born with boxing in her family, Francesca Hennessey has stated making some noise of her own in the professional ranks.
The two-time national amateur champion turned over in 2023, securing two fights and two impressive performances
Jumping straight into six round contests, Hennessey has allowed herself to show her fast hands, combinations and upper body movement consistently on the big stage.
Under the guidance of former British and Commonwealth champion Bradley Skeete, Hennessey has the perfect coach to set her up for a career as a champion.
Next fight: February 3, Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez.
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