World Championship Boxing 2025

From 4-14 September 2025, the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool will host the World Boxing Championships. Stream all the action live on Eurovision Sport.

• More than 500 boxers from over 60 countries will compete across 10 weight classes for both men and women.
• The first Elite-level global championships organised by World Boxing
• The biggest Olympic-style boxing tournament in Great Britain since the London 2012 Olympic Games
• The line-up features 17 medalists from the 2024 Olympic Games (nine women and eight men) and includes Abdumalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan and Erislandy Alvarez of Cuba, who both won gold in Paris.

How to Watch World Boxing Championship Live And On Demand

You can watch the World Boxing Championships 2025 live on Eurovision Sport and catch up on replays anytime.

• Live streaming coverage of every session on Eurovision Sport
• Full replays available to watch on demand
• Never miss the action from Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena

Watch live on Eurovision Sport here .

World Championship Boxing Schedule

The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool will deliver 10 days of unmissable action, from early prelims to medal-deciding finals.

• Prelims: 4-10 September
• Semi-finals: 12-13 September
• Finals: 13-14 September
• Split into afternoon and evening sessions for fans' convenience
• Features both men's and women's weight classes across multiple divisions

Key Finals Schedule

Date	Stage	Categories
13 Sept 2025	Semi-Finals & Finals	W51kg, W57kg, W70kg, W80kg, W80+kg, M70kg, M75kg, M85kg
14 Sept 2025	Finals	W48kg, W54kg, W60kg, W75kg, M50kg, M55kg, M65kg, M80kg, M90kg

Stars to Watch at the World Boxing Championships 2025

The World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool will unite the sport's brightest male and female talents, from seasoned Olympians to rising stars ready to make their mark.

• Showcasing the strength, skill, and determination of elite athletes across every weight class
• Featuring homegrown heroes and international contenders competing on one of boxing's biggest stages

Male Boxers to Watch

Full Name	Country	Weight Class	Key Achievements / Titles	Why They Are a Contender to Watch
Sanzhar Tashkenbay	Kazakhstan	Flyweight	2023 IBA World Champion at 48kg; 2021 Youth World Champion.	Dynamic young boxer with proven world-level pedigree, expected to shine after moving up in weight.
Makhmud Sabyrkhan	Kazakhstan	Bantamweight	2023 World Champion (turned his 2021 world silver into gold); Asian Champ.	A technically gifted puncher riding momentum from a world title, making him a favourite at bantam.
Abdumalik Khalokov	Uzbekistan	Lightweight	2024 Olympic Gold Medalist (men's 57kg); 2023 World Champion; 2018 Youth Olympic Champion.	One of the most accomplished in the field - an explosive, skillful boxer widely expected to contend for gold in Liverpool.
Erislandy Álvarez	Cuba	Lightweight	2024 Olympic Gold Medalist; 2023 IBA Worlds Silver Medalist	A newly crowned Olympic champion with classic Cuban technique, he enters as a top contender aiming to extend Cuba's legacy.
Nishant Dev	India	Light Middle	2023 World Championships Bronze (71kg); India's national champion at 71kg.	A fast-rising southpaw who has proven himself on the world stage - his aggressive style and recent world medal make him a medal threat.
Julio César La Cruz	Cuba	Super Heavy	The thirty-five-year-old super heavyweight is a four-time Olympian and the most decorated boxer in the field, with Olympic gold medals in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, along with five golds and one bronze at the World Championships.	A living legend moving up in weight - known for his defence and ring IQ, La Cruz is chasing a record sixth world title and remains a clear favourite.

Female Boxers to Watch

Name	Country	Weight Class	Key Achievements	Why They Are a Contender to Watch
Nikhat Zareen	India	Flyweight	Two-time World Champion (gold in 2022 and 2023); 2024 Olympian.	Overcame injury to make India's 2025 squad; strong return at a national elite tournament in July.
Lovlina Borgohain	India	Middleweight	Olympic Bronze Medalist (Tokyo 2020); reigning World Champion (2023); former World bronze medalist.	Missed nationals due to federation issues but returned to win India's 75kg spot; 2024 Olympian, now refocused on World stage.
Buse Naz Çakiroğlu	Turkey	Flyweight	Olympic Silver Medalist (Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024); 2022 World Champion (flyweight); 3x European Champion.	Continuing her medal streak - took silver at Paris 2024. Widely expected to contend for gold in Liverpool, reflecting Turkey's high hopes.
Julia Szeremeta	Poland	Featherweight	Won silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and gold at the 2023 European U22 Championships	As a young Olympic medalist with proven wins against seasoned champions, Szeremeta combines skill, resilience, and momentum, making her a standout contender to watch at the World Boxing Championships.

Why Women's Boxing Matters

• Olympic recognition: Since debuting at London 2012, women's boxing has expanded its weight classes and now features as a core part of the Olympic programme.
• Global role models: Fighters like Katie Taylor, Claressa Shields, and Nicola Adams have inspired a new generation, proving that women's bouts can headline major events and captivate audiences.
• Path to parity: With world titles, broadcast coverage, and professional contracts expanding rapidly, the gap between men's and women's boxing is closing year by year.
• Liverpool 2025 impact: Hosting the World Boxing Championships in Great Britain - the first since women's Olympic inclusion - signals just how far the sport has come.

Why This Championship Matters

• A pivotal gateway for elite athletes targeting success at Los Angeles 2028
• The first-ever elite-level global boxing event in Liverpool - and the biggest Olympic-style boxing meet in the UK since London 2012
• A global showcase of Olympic-style talent, featuring both men and women under one roof for the first time
• A defining moment for British sport and local pride, staged in a city renowned for world-class sporting events
• A championship expected to deliver a vibrant, packed arena, as fans flood the M&S Bank Arena to support 550+ boxers from over 65 nations

Watch Live Boxing on Eurovision Sport

Experience the action live and for free on Eurovision Sport, where every fight from Liverpool 2025 is streamed in full - with replays ready whenever you are.