As we bid farewell to another year in the world of professional boxing, it’s time to take a moment to reflect on the highs and lows that defined the sport in 2025. While we celebrate the triumphs of fighters like Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, Jesse Rodriguez, Fabio Wardley, Conor Benn, and Chris Eubank Jr., we also can’t help but feel a sense of frustration at the lack of activity from some of the sport’s top talents and the scarcity of high-level fight cards. Nevertheless, it’s important to focus on the positive and acknowledge the remarkable achievements of the year.
Let’s dive into the fights and fighters that have earned our accolades and prestigious awards for 2025.
Upset of the Year
The nominations for the Upset of the Year were filled with stunning victories, including:
- Rolando Romero’s decision win over Ryan Garcia
- Fabio Wardley’s TKO against Joseph Parker
- Armando Resendiz’s decision victory over Caleb Plant
- Aaron McKenna’s decision win against Liam Smith
- Tiara Brown’s split decision over Skye Nicolson
- Lewis Crocker’s decision victory over Paddy Donovan
The winner of this category is Armando Resendiz’s decision win over Caleb Plant. Resendiz, who had two losses in his last five outings, was seen as merely a stay-busy opponent for Plant, who was firmly established at the elite level of the super middleweight division. However, Resendiz defied all expectations, pulling off a huge upset and coming close to scoring a stoppage. This fight forced everyone to re-evaluate the standings of both fighters.
Knockout of the Year
The nominations for the Knockout of the Year were packed with devastating finishes, including:
- Masataka Taniguchi’s KO of Condor Inaba
- Fabio Wardley’s KO of Justis Huni
- Cayden Griffiths’ KO of Fernando Elias Ruiz Hernandez
- Anthony Joshua’s KO of Jake Paul
- Janibek Alimkhanuly’s KO of Anaeul Ngamissengue
- Elif Nur Turhan’s TKO of Beatriz Ferreira
- Brian Norman Jr.’s KO of Jin Sasaki
The winner of this category is Anthony Joshua’s KO of Jake Paul. One devastating right hand not only fractured Jake Paul’s jaw in two places but also effectively ended his pretensions of being an elite-level professional boxer. While some knockouts were more spectacular or violent, none had a greater impact on the sport than this one.
Round of the Year
The nominations for the Round of the Year featured some of the most thrilling three minutes in the sport, including:
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn 1, Round 12
- Isaac Cruz vs Angel Fierro, Round 10
- Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes, Round 11
- Jesse Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez, Round 10
- Richardson Hitchins vs George Kombosos Jr, Round 8
- Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez, Round 9
- Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley, Round 10
- Naoya Inoue vs Ramon Cardenas, Round 2
- Cristobal Lorente vs Nate Collins, Round 6
The winner of this category is Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes, Round 11. This round was a stand-out clash in a year of excellent action fights, a thrilling war within the war that captivated fans and showcased the heart and skill of both fighters.
As we look back on the year that was, we can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what the future holds in the world of professional boxing. Here’s to another year of thrilling fights, stunning upsets, and unforgettable moments in the ring.
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