Boxing is a sport defined by discipline, grit, and meticulous preparation. But look closer, and you’ll see another side to it—a world of quirky superstitions, pre-fight rituals, and deeply held beliefs that shape a fighter’s mindset long before they step into the ring. Are these rituals essential psychological armour, or are they simply comforting habits in a chaotic sport? For some fighters, superstitions and routines have become as indispensable as their gloves.

It’s been a four-year period to remember for British boxing since the turn of the decade and with some future stars already showcasing their potential, the 2030s are poised to be even bigger and even better. In this article, we’ve predicted what the British pound-for-pound top 10 could look like this time in six years.

On a weekend with two prospect shows, it was a chance for some of the country’s future stars to enhance their growing reputations, and it turned out to be a very telling couple of days.

With Inoue vs Fulton, Spence vs Crawford, Joshua vs Helenius and Usyk vs Dubois all taking place over a 31-day period, boxing eyes have firmly been set on the current generation of stars whereas this weekend, we’ll get a glimpse into the future with two highly anticipated prospect shows in two nights.