Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Eddie Hearn lead the nominees for the 2025 British Boxing Awards – with inaugural ceremony set to be hosted by two boxing legends in March

Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Eddie Hearn have all been shortlisted for awards ahead of the 2025 British Boxing Awards.

It’s been a fascinating year with the likes of Fury and Joshua being knocked from their respective pedestals, while new stars such as Daniel Dubois have emerged.

Joshua – also known as AJ – started the year with an emphatic win over Francis Ngannou before suffering defeat to rival Dubois back in September.

Fury, meanwhile, has fought just once thus far – which was a split decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk – but will rematch the Ukrainian on December 21st.

Despite their losses, both British heavyweights have found themselves on the shortlist for the ‘Boxer of the Year’ award ahead of the inaugural event.

Along with the duo, Josh Kelly, Lawrence Okolie, Joshua Buatsi, Chris Billam Smith, Dennis McCann, Fabio Wardley, Nick Ball and Dubois are also nominated.

Anthony Joshua (left) and Tyson Fury (right) lead the nominees for 2025 British Boxing Awards

Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn is up for the Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Boxing award

There are a whole host of awards up for grabs with Business of the Year, Boxing Journalist/Pundit of the Year, Out of the Ring Award, Coach / Trainer of the Year.

There’s also the Female Boxer of the Year award, with Katie Taylor and Savannah Marshall leading the nominees in that category.

Along with Taylor and Marshall are Natasha Jonas, Charley Davison, Lauren Price, Terri Harper, Sandy Ryan, Caroline Dubois and Ellie Scotney.

There’s also the Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Boxing – with the likes of Eddie Hearn and Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh nominated for the award.

The inaugural event will be held which will be held in the iconic Langham Hotel on Friday 28 March 2025.

The event will be hosted by boxing legends Ricky Hatton and Nicola Adams, with the great and the good from the world of boxing all set to attend.

Speaking about the event, 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.’ 

Despite suffering defeat to Daniel Dubois (top), Joshua has been nominated for the award

Former British boxers Ricky Hatton and Nicola Adams will be hosting the inaugural event

Meanwhile, Hatton said: 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.’

The event aims to be  the first time the boxing industry will be recognised as one flagship event, not only celebrating those who have achieved success both in and out of the ring and the organisations contributing to the sport’s growth.