At 5'11" tall and with a reach of 76", Lubin has the frame to move up as he ages. MORE:Canelo Alvarez's addiction to greatness is a threat to his legacy. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. With Roman Gonzalez moving up to super flyweight in September, a space is going to open up for a new top man at 112 pounds. He handed former title contender Sergey Lipinets the first knockout loss of his career in 2021. A former amateur standout and student of mechanical engineering, Roach is a smart, highly technical fighter. Ask Floyd Mayweather how being a brilliant defensive fighter has worked out and you'll understand why Stevenson may be topping boxing's fictional pound-for-pound list sooner rather than later. Only two of Ennis' 29 opponents have made it to the final bell. At 19, he has already won twelve fights, nine of them via knockout. Still, Sosa was able to keep coming forward against the Axe Man. He has defeated two unbeaten prospects and generally faced very good competition. MORE:Brandun Lee on fighting Zachary Ochoa and being a role model. One of Philadelphia finest; Jaron Ennis is a 23-year-old boxer that can change stances quicker than his opponent can blink. Big for his size, Pacheco appears ahead of schedule when it comes to his development. As he continues to grow and fight outside of Japan, the division will have a lot to worry about. Down the line, Anderson may be the one holding world title gold around his waist. But the next great battle between Mexican warriors just might happen at super middleweight. Boxing's top 25 under 25: Ranking the best young stars in 2022, from Devin Haney to Ryan Garcia, Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights, The case for 2- vs. 3-minute rounds in women's boxing, 'Rocky III': 10 reasons we still love 80s movie, from 'Eye of the Tiger' to Mr. T, Brandun Lee on fighting Zachary Ochoa and being a role model, Canelo Alvarez's addiction to greatness is a threat to his legacy. Honoring his father who died of COVID-19, Ragan is determined to make an impact. Expect to hear a lot more about him in the coming years. Relatively small (6-4) in the super-middleweight division, Pacheco has made up for it with his power and speed. The heavyweight division is bound to entertain as Anthony Joshua has triggered his contractual clause for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, while Tyson Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte. He has been defeating far more experienced professionals since his debut. Despite the rise in MMAs popularity, boxing still (just ) retains the throne as being the number one combat sport in the world. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. Starting off with the heavyweight division, the 23-year-old Dubois is a top prospect, who has used his powerful punches to earn 14 of his 15 wins via knockout. The handsome devil of the lightweight division has become a human highlight reel during his six-year professional career. She recently called out IBF bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges. His most recent fight was a decisive win against Toka Khan Clary. This American/Mexican 22-year-old is one of Golden Boy Promotions hottest future-makers. It is probaby not even accurate at this point to refer to Naoya Inoue as "promising." Expectations & Why They Are On The 2022 List:Deontay Wilder is known for his knockout power. The power is undeniable and if he gets a chance to challenge one of the top fighters in the 147-pound division, we'll find out just how good Vergil Ortiz really is. Expectations & Why They Are On The 2022 List:The phrase "more than just a pretty face" applies to social media maven Ryan Garcia. Andreas Hale is the senior editor for combat sports at The Sporting News. He made his U.S. debut in September 2021, beating Angel Acosta in the fourth round to retain the title. He wasted little time trampling the competition by running roughshod over Joet Gonzalez to claim the vacant WBO featherweight title in 2019. Spence is possibly the most talented rising star in the sport, but it would have been interesting to see how Ponomarev matched with him. Two of his last three wins came against unbeatens Brad Solomon and Mikael Zewski. We will promote things to help pay for everything. So Haney would spend 2021 beating up former champions Jojo Diaz and Jorge Linares while waiting to see if one of the bigger names would accept his challenge. The oldest fighter on this list, but still the best; the 26-year-old has been fighting for 8 years and is 24-0, with 23 of those wins by knockout. Expectations & Why They Are On The 2022 List:Turning professional right after winning the silver medal in the 2016 Olympics, Shakur Stevenson was frustratingly overlooked when the discussion of boxing's future was brought up. The Cuban fighter, who had over 130 wins at the amateur level, won the then-interim WBA super-middleweight title in his third career fight. At 23 years of age, Haney has already accomplished a feat that some of the best boxers in the world have long sought after. Maruta followed that impressive debut with two straight knockouts. MORE:'Rocky III': 10 reasons we still love 80s movie, from 'Eye of the Tiger' to Mr. T. Expectations & Why They Are On The 2022 List:A Dominican-born fighter, "La Zarza has 14 wins via knockout. Expectations & Why They Are On The 2022 List:A silver medalist in the Junior World Championships, "Bam" made his pro debut in 2017. Walsh is still in the development stage of his career, and has not been truly tested yet. 7. Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez waged war at 122. Fighting in the 154-pound division, he has compiled a 16-0 record with 11 KOs. Gonzalez's vacant WBC belt is a good bet. Whether he moves divisions or not, Jones has power and the skills to prove he can belong. All eyes are on him to see if he can become the undisputed titleholder, as some still doubt his ability. And while names like Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk continue to headline marquee spectacles even as they approach the back end of their careers, the future of the sport is in good hands with the next generation jockeying to become the sport's next big superstar. None of these fights have been against elite talent. Mario Barrios, Super Featherweight, 16-0 with 8 KOs, Age: 21. Given the substantial Puerto Rican population in New York City, this is a necessary step for any would-be Puerto Rican star. Here is a list of the major fights scheduled as we head into the rest of 2022, August 6, Belfast, Northern Ireland Bob Arums Top Rank, August 6, Texas, USA Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy, August 13, Las Vegas, USA Bob Arums Top Rank, August 20, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Eddie Hearns Matchroom, August 20, Florida, USA Al Haymons PBC, August 27, O2 Arena, London, UK Misfits, September 3, Liverpool, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, September 4, Crypto Arena, LA, USA Al Haymons PBC, September 10, O2 Arena, London, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, September 17, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA Eddie Hearns Matchroom, September 23, New Jersey, USA Bob Arums Top Rank, November 12, Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK, January 1, Hollywood, Florida, USA Al Haymons PBC, January 15, Verona, New York, USA Bob Arums Top Rank, January 22, Atlantic City, USA Al Haymons PBC, February 5, Cardiff, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, February 5, Glendale, Arizona, USA Eddie Hearns Matchroom, February 5, Las Vegas, USA Al Haymons PBC, February 12, Alexandra Palace, London, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, February 19, AO Arena, Manchester, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, February 19, Temple Hills, Maryland, USA Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy, February 26, SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow, Scotland Bob Arums Top Rank and Ben Shaloms BOXXER, February 26, Las Vegas, USA Al Haymons PBC, February 27, O2 Arena, London, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, March 4, Fresno, California, USA Bob Arums Top Rank, March 5, San Diego, California, USA Eddie Hearns Matchroom, March 12, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, March 19, Wembley Arena, London, UK Frank Warrens Queensberry, March 19, Dubai, UAE Richard Schaefers Probellum, March 19, Los Angeles, California, USA Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy, March 26, First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, March 26, Wembley Arena, London, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, April 2, Newcastle, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, April 9, Saitama Super Arena, Japan Akihiko Hondas Teiken, April 9, Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, USA Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy, April 9,Las Vegas, USA Al Haymons PBC, April 16, AO Arena, Manchester, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, April 16, Telford, UK Frank Warrens Queensberry, April 16, AT&T Stadium, Texas, USA Al Haymons PBC, April 22, M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, UK Richard Schaefers Probellum, April 30, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USA Bob Arums Top Rank, April 30, MSG, New York, USA Eddie Hearns Matchroom and Jake Pauls MVP, May 7, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Eddie Hearns Matchroom, May 13, O2 Indigo, London, UK Kalle Sauerlands Wasserman, May 14, Los Angeles, California, USA Al Haymons PBC, May 21, O2 Arena, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, May 21, Minneapolis, USA Al Haymons PBC, May 28 Abu Dhabi, UAE FrontRow and ROQU Media, May 28, Barclays Center in New York, USA Al Haymons PBC, June 4, Cardiff, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, June 7, Saitama Super Arena, Japan Hideyuki Ohashis Phoenix, June 11, Wembley Arena, London Ben Shaloms BOXXER, June 11, Miami, Florida, USA Don Kings DKP, June 11, LA, USA Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy, June 18, New York, USA Bob Arums Top Rank, June 25, San Antonio, Texas, USA Eddie Hearns Matchroom, July 2, Wembley Arena, London, UK Frank Warrens Queensberry, July 9, O2 Arena, London, UK Eddie Hearns Matchroom, July 16, Crypto.com Arena, LA, USA Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy, July 30, Bournemouth, UK Ben Shaloms BOXXER, July 30, Barclays Centre, New York, USA Al Haymons PBC. 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