Boxing was full of surprises in 2024. From historic knockouts to the crowing of new champions that hardly anyone could have predicted, it was a memorable year. The year started with Oleksandr Usyk shocking the world by defeating Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Gabriela Fundora‘s knockout against Gabriela Celeste Alaniz to become an undisputed flyweight champion also took the world by surprise. But no one was prepared when Daniel Dubois knocked down Anthony Joshua to become the new IBF heavyweight champion at Wembley.

The boxing world is hoping for a similar year and according to AI, we won’t be disappointed. We asked AI, specifically ChatGPT 4.0, to name the 3 upcoming boxing champions who will rule the boxing world in 2025. Well, ChatGPT picked some interesting and exciting names.

1. Shakur Stevenson (Lightweight)

It looks like ChatGPT is a huge fan of ‘Sugar’ as it also picked the current WBC lightweight champion as the next face of boxing. Shakur Stevenson is a technical genius with possibly the best defense currently. According to AI, after dominating the featherweight and super featherweight, he is in a position to dominate the lightweight division as well. He moved up to 135 in April 2023, and then he went on to capture the WBC title.

AI further states that with Devin Haney moving up to 140 and Gervonta Davis only targeting a big payday before retiring, Stevenson has the chance to sweep up the division. With ‘Tank’ out of the picture, the 27-year-old could aim to unify all four titles at 135, and his path will be much easier than before.

His ability to outclass and frustrate opponents gives him an unremarkable edge in the division, and analysts predict he will dominate IBF champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and WBO champion Denys Berinchyk in unification bouts. ChatGPT predicts that by the end of 2025, Shakur Stevenson will have cleaned up the lightweight division and will stand tall on top of it as the undisputed champion.

2. David Benavidez (Light Heavyweight)

‘The Monster Bandera Roja’ was eyeing a fight with Canelo Alvarez for a long time before getting frustrated and moving up to 175. He already made his mark in the new division and became the WBC interim light heavyweight champion putting him in a strong position to challenge the winner of either Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol match.

However, David Benavidez still holds the WBC interim super middleweight championship. With Canelo, reaching the twilight years of his career, deciding to vacate, and move up for a big payout or give Benavidez an opportunity, the undefeated 29-0 will surely jump to the opportunity.

Given his skills, relentless pressure, and power, the Phoenix native can easily dominate the 168 in Canelo’s absence, given that he is not the undisputed champion in 175 by then. David Morrell will face him on February 1 in a fight that experts predict could be a contender for Match of the Year.

ChatGPT predicts that by mid-2025, David Benavidez will dominate the super middleweight division and will have captured at least one title. It looks like IBF Champion William Scull should look out for an undefeated monster that might be coming his way.

3. Keyshawn Davis (Lightweight)

Keyshawn Davis has been moving up the ladder in the lightweight division and has made his intentions of becoming a world champion quite evident. With just 12 fights in his professional career, ‘The Businessman’ has already issued challenges to the likes of Gervonta Davis and Vasyl Lomanchenko.

According to ChatGPT, Davis’ IQ and polished technique are reminiscent of a young Floyd Mayweather, and if given the opportunity, he could seize up the division. Denys Berinchyk will face him on Valentine’s Day in 2025 at MCG, and Top Rank honcho Bob Arum predicts the event will sell out.

A win here would put him in strong contention for a title opportunity in a really thinned-out lightweight division. Devin Haney has moved up and the 25-year-old has refused to face Shakur Stevenson because of the bond they share. Considering that, Davis stands out in a division that is begging for star power.

With Gervonta Davis announcing his retirement by the end of 2025, the 135 division is set to undergo another massive generational shift. According to ChatGPT, Keyshawn Davis will take advantage of this shift in the division and will earn himself a title opportunity in late 2025. He will successfully win the title and will have a stellar championship run.

As AI predicted, another confusing yet exciting year of boxing awaits us. No matter who will dominate 2025, the fans are in for a memorable ride that they will not forget. Who knows what surprise this year holds? Let’s just strap in and make sure to enjoy it the most.

So, who do you think has the most potential to become the next champion in 2025? Let us know your thoughts below!