Frank Warren is optimistic with the new year underway, and he’s identified several fighters who he believes can have a significant impact in 2025.
Throughout 2024, Warren enjoyed many enjoyable moments as a number of his fighter became world champion in huge fights.
The most notable of those names was Daniel Dubois, who enhanced his position as IBF heavyweight ruler with a superb win over Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium .
Warren also saw Nick Ball become world champion at featherweight as he impressed in the summer with a brilliant result over Raymond Ford.
There was success for the Hall of Fame promoter in the inaugural 5 vs. 5 promoter showdown against Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport, a show that showcased Warren incredible stable of talent.
With 2024 now over, the reset button has been pressed, and Warren is ready to do it all again, as his thriving roster of fighters make grand plans for the coming 12 months.
Warren is set to join DAZN in April, and he makes the move with numerous high-profile fighters on his books, but who does he think can push on?
“The introduction of Lawrence Okolie at heavyweight, along with the return of David Adeleye and the continued rise of our demolition man Fabio Wardley bodes well for 2025,” said Warren in his column form Queensberry Boxing .
“It is a year when I expect major steps to be taken by Denzel Bentley, Sam Noakes, Andrew Cain, Pierce O’Leary, Ryan Garner and Chantelle Cameron. Hopefully many others too.”
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