Most Feared Heavyweight Punchers in 2025

For years, the heavyweight division struggled, with big fights failing to materialize and excitement fading. That all changed when Turki Alalshikh stepped in, delivering a series of blockbuster matchups that reignited the division.

2024 was one of the greatest years in heavyweight boxing, featuring an undisputed showdown and unforgettable clashes. With 2025 shaping up to be another explosive year, fans and bettors alike—whether tuning in for the action or placing wagers on Spinsy Casino—are eager to see which knockout artists dominate heavyweight boxing.

Heavyweight Boxing: Five Most Feared Punchers in 2025

Heavyweight Boxing: Daniel Dubois

Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) has gone from strength to strength following his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk. He reeled off three must-win fights against Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and the historic KO win at Wembley Stadium against Anthony Joshua.

Falling ill and withdrawing from the recent planned fight against Joseph Parker was undoubtedly a setback. But “Dynamite” will now seemingly recuperate and return in a huge fight, possibly against Usyk, which would be for undisputed glory. Dubois possesses a ramrod jab, and his right hand has the power to stop even the best heavyweights in the world. His knockout ability is the ultimate equaliser. As fans speculate on what’s next, Casinobello continues to track Dubois’ rise and the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing.

Dainier Pero

Dainier ‘The Fear’ Pero (10-0, 8 KOs), the 25-year-old Cuban trained by Bob Santos, looks set for a big 2025 after winning all five of his 2024 bouts by knockout.

His movement and power set him apart from other heavyweights. In typical Cuban fashion, he moves impressively, picks his punches well, and combines that precision with explosive power—making him a serious problem for the division.

Moses Itauma

Moses Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) is the young heavyweight everyone is talking about. He picked up four wins in 2024, dismantling veterans like Mariusz Wach and Demsey McKean in dominant fashion.

Despite his heavyweight frame, Itauma moves like a middleweight and possesses explosive power. His exceptional timing was on full display in his destruction of McKean. At just 20 years old, 2025 could be a breakout year as he continues his rise toward the top of the division.

Martin Bakole

Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs) has been described as the “bogeyman of the division” by his promoter Ben Shalom. The Congolese fighter enjoyed the best moment of his career when he stopped Jared Anderon in the fifth round of their clash last year.

The heavy-handed BOXXER fighter recently stepped up at the eleventh hour to face Joseph Parker and was ultimately stopped in the second round, but was widely praised for stepping up after Daniel Dubois withdrew due to illness. If Bakole catches you flush, the chances are you’re in big trouble. Despite the recent defeat, this is not the last we have seen of Bakole.

Bakhodir Jalolov

Bakhodir Jalolov (14-0, 14 KOs) AKA “The Big Uzbek” is a wild card selection for us. His professional career has been stop-start at best, with no fights in the pro ranks since his first-round stoppage of Chris Thompson in 2023.

The Uzbek fighter is a double Olympic gold medallist, having competed in Paris and cruised to the gold medal, which backed up his gold in Tokyo. Jalolov is great at using his reach to control the distance and letting his power punches go. Activity must be the order for him in 2025, as the potential is huge for the fearsome, undefeated southpaw.

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