Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn, and other British stars who can become world champion for the first time in 2026

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will both be hoping that their November 15 rematch will be a platform for world title opportunities in 2026. 

The pair have both operated at a high level for a sustained period, but the biggest prizes in boxing have still eluded each man. 

Here DAZN News looks at five British fighters who could become world champion for the first time next year. 

Chris Eubank Jr 

Will it be middleweight or the division above once his series with Benn concludes next month? 

Depending on what Terence Crawford does with all four belts at super-middleweight, several fighters could be in the line for world title showdown if the Nebraska man moves down to 160lbs. 

Eubank Jr would expect to be near the front of the queue and after failing against George Groves in 2018, could 2026 finally be the year he becomes world champion. 

Conor Benn 

Benn has already made it clear that his future lies at welterweight and that could mean a big showdown with Lewis Crocker. 

The Belfast man recently won the IBF welterweight belt when defeating Paddy Donovan earlier this year and that now means he is line for some major fights next year. 

Welterweight has several major names but a big British clash between Benn and Crocker, with a world title on the line, could mean massive business for all involved. 

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Moses Itauma 

It appears to be a case of when and not if regarding Moses Itauma being crowned as heavyweight champion. 

The British superstar, perhaps the next face of boxing, has battered his way to the business end of the heavyweight division and has looked sensational doing so despite still being only 20 years old. 

Frank Warren knows his man is capable of big things in the sport and that could occur next year if a world title shot can be secured for the youngster. 

Fabio Wardley 

Fabio Wardley is the next man in line when it comes to Oleksandr Usyk, but will he get his shot? 

It is very simple. Usyk either faces Wardley or the Ipswich man will be upgraded to world champion meaning his extraordinary story will have another glorious chapter. 

Wardley has been one of the standout heavyweights in 2025, could next year be even better? 

Hamzah Sheeraz 

It has been a mixed year for Hamzah Sheeraz, but 2026 still has potential for the unbeaten star. 

Facing Carlos Adames in February, Sheeraz was fortunate to escape with a draw, but he provided a stark reminder of his qualities when moving up to super-middleweight to destroy Edgar Berlanga in New York City. 

The 168lbs division is expected to receive a big makeover in 2026 with several fighters looking to prove a point, and Sheeraz is right at the front.

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