Who are the current male British world champion boxers? Each and every fighter listed

2026 is almost three months old, and already has served up a feast of top-notch title bouts and ferocious fight action for fans across the globe live on DAZN.

With plenty of big names stepping in and out of the ring, there's been no shortage of contenders and champions in the mix, flying the flag for their countries too.

Britain's rich lineage continues to be represented on the world stage too, with new world champions taking their place atop the tree - and some losing their status.

So just who are the current male British boxing world champions? DAZN News takes a look at the stars who sit atop the tree right now.

Fabio Wardley (WBO heavyweight)

• Age: 30
• No. of fights: 21
• Record: 20-0-1 (19 KOs)

Few stories have been quite as feelgood as the ascent of the former white-collar favourite from Ipswich, who has reigned as champion since mid-November.

Wardley scored a pair of superlative victories to earn his place this year, both with highly impressive come-from-behind stoppages against skilled and smart foes.

A superstar punch against Justis Huni saved his Portman Road homecoming, while he upset former world champion Joseph Parker in October for his interim strap.

Now, he is preparing for his first defence against former IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, with the pair set to meet at Manchester's Co-op Live on May 3.

Lewis Crocker (IBF welterweight)

• Age: 28
• No. of fights: 22
• Record: 22-0 (11 KOs)

'The Croc' enjoyed the biggest year of his career in 2025 as he played out a highly charged duology with Irish rival Paddy Donovan in two pulsating clashes.

In their first bout at Belfast's The SSE Arena, Crocker looked down in their IBF welterweight eliminator, only for his foe to be disqualified for a blow after the bell.

Then, in September's rematch across town at Windsor Park, the star scored two pivotal knockdowns in the first half of the fight en-route to a split-decision win.

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Crocker is slated to make the first defence of his crown against Liam Paro in Australia next - but a hand injury in training has forced a delay in any bout.

Dalton Smith (WBA light welterweight)

• Age: 29
• No. of fights: 19
• Record: 19-0 (14 KOs)

The latest fighter from the Steel City to conquer the world, Sheffield native Smith has torn up trees across his career so far, capping his rise in style this year.

'Thunder' headed to New York City to tackle Subriel Matias for the WBC light-welterweight title at Barclays Center - and stunned onlookers with his victory.

A fifth-round TKO that left the incumbent champion stunned earned him status as Britain's first new male world champion of 2026, prompting wild scenes.

Smith has returned home since, and is eyeing up a first defence this June - possibly at Hillsborough, the home of his beloved Sheffield Wednesday.

Josh Kelly (WBA light middleweight)

• Age: 32
• No. of fights: 20
• Record: 18-1-1 (9 KOs)

'Pretty Boy' has recovered admirably over the past half-decade since his first and only professional loss against David Avanesyan way back in 2021.

The Sunderland native built a sturdy resume of light-middleweight foes, and moved into title consideration with a win over Ishmael Davis back in 2024.

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That dream became a reality earlier this year as he scored a majority decision over Bakhram Murtazaliev in Newcastle to claim the IBF crown in style.

Kelly has several options for his first defence, and it remains to be seen just where he will land as he eyes a Stadium of Light homecoming bout too.

Anto Cacace (WBA super-featherweight)

• Age: 37
• No. of fights: 26
• Record: 25-1 (9 KOs)

Britain's newest world champion is an old hand at these sort of things, with the 'Apache' previously reigning as IBF champion between 2024 and 2025.

Having vacated the belt however, he came in pursuit of fellow Briton Jazza Dickens this March, chasing a second stint at the top of the division's tree.

In front of a vocal Dublin crowd at the 3Arena, Cacace picked up a unanimous decision win over his rival to begin his second tenure as world champion.

At 37, it remains to be seen how much longer the star has in the game - but you can expect him to chase another defence before he calls time for sure.

Current male British interim world champions

In addition to the fivesome of Wardley, Crocker, Smith, Kelly and Cacace there are several other British fighters who currently hold interim belts across the major governing bodies:

• Callum Smith (WBO interim light heavyweight)
• Galal Yafai (WBC interim flyweight)

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