THE countdown continues.
We’ve already revealed who sneaks into the top 50, but now the stakes rise as we move closer to the real power players of world boxing. Positions 40 to 31 feature movers, shakers and shot-callers whose influence stretches far beyond the ropes.
Who’s climbed the ladder? Who’s slipped down the pecking order? And who has the clout to shape the sport’s biggest nights?
Here’s the next stage of the Boxing News Power List 2025.
40. The Sauerlands
Kalle and Nisse Sauerland, now at the helm of Wasserman Boxing, remain key figures in the European market and beyond. Their family name continues to carry weight, backed by major TV deals (including terrestrial station Channel 5 in the UK), promotional ventures, and a steady stream of developing talent. Still embedded in the sport’s infrastructure, the Sauerlands’ influence endures.
39. Robert Smith
British boxing continues to go from strength to strength, and the British Boxing Board of Control remains one of the most respected governing and licensing bodies in the sport. As its general secretary, Smith is therefore one of boxing’s key decision-makers.
38. Claressa Shields
The self-proclaimed Greatest Woman Of All Time has the accolades to back it up, having won world titles across five weight classes. While she may now be operating in the sparsely populated heavyweight division, she draws large crowds and media attention regardless of who she fights.
37. Gilberto Mendoza
The sport’s oldest sanctioning body continues to self-harm with some bizarre championship decisions, and took a major hit when BoxRec last year ceased to recognise it entirely, but a WBA belt nevertheless remains a coveted prize for boxers, meaning President Mendoza retains clout.
36. Daryl Peoples
IBF president since 2010, Peoples maintains a reputation for consistency in enforcing the organisation’s rules. His role remains central within the championship sanctioning landscape.
35. Gervonta Davis
Legal troubles have stalled Tank’s momentum this year, but after domestic violence charges against him were dropped recently, he is now free to fight again. And as one of the most watchable and marketable names in American boxing, he remains a major shot-caller.
34. Brian Peters
Best known as Katie Taylor’s manager, Peters also has fingers in pies that stretch well beyond Ireland. His stable is as diverse as they come, including Brazil’s IBF female champion Beatriz Ferreira, plus Australian contender Liam Paro and unbeaten Canadian heavy Alexis Barriere.
33. Ed Pereira
The man behind the multiple moving parts that must be arranged and managed to put on some of the biggest and most complex of occasions, Pereira, as CEO of iVisit Boxing, is credited with making some of Turki Alalshikh’s wilder dreams come true. Having shown the world what he can do with Riyadh Season, Pereira is now working on a series of massive-scale events of his own.
32. Ben Shalom
In a topsy-turvy few months, the Boxxer CEO went from losing one of the most lucrative contracts in the business – for televised boxing on Sky Sports – to securing one of the biggest possible platforms for his company: the BBC. Terrestrial television coverage could take viewership of his shows from tens of thousands up to millions, and offer greater fame to the boxers in his stable.
31. Alex Krassyuk
Though he no longer promotes Oleksandr Usyk directly, Krassyuk’s legacy is tied to guiding his friend to two-weight undisputed glory. As head of K2 Promotions, Krassyuk has shown an ability to steer elite talent and negotiate major events. Even without Usyk, he remains a heavyweight in the promotional game thanks to his proven track record.
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