Introducing Team GB’s Squad for the First World Boxing Championships in Liverpool

The first Elite World Boxing Championships will take place from September 4-14 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. This is a landmark event, with World Boxing now recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the international governing body for amateur boxing, ensuring the sport’s place at the Summer Olympics from 2028 onwards. Here are the 16 fighters selected for Team GB Boxing and the four boxers picked to represent England Boxing, who are competing at non-Olympic weights.

Introducing the Team GB Boxing Squad for Liverpool 2025

GB Boxing Squad Selections

Alice Pumphrey – Light-Flyweight (W48 kg)

From Dewsbury’s Purge Boxing Academy, Pumphrey is a sharp, technical operator with a growing reputation on the domestic circuit. Alice is one to watch in Liverpool.

Kelsey Oakley – Flyweight (W51 kg)

Representing Dudley’s Priory Park ABC, Oakley has an impressive ring IQ and plenty of speed, making her a consistent threat in tournaments.

Charley Davison – Bantamweight (W54 kg)

A Paris 2024 Olympian, representing Lowestoft. Davison combines motherhood with competing at the elite level in amateur boxing. Davison will be eager to make an impression in Liverpool.

Ellis Trowbridge – Bantamweight (M55 kg)

From Worcester Park’s Surbiton ABC, Trowbridge shows poise and impressive accuracy when he fights. He is one of the most promising male prospects from Team GB Boxing.

Elise Glynn – Featherweight (W57 kg)

Based at Solihull and West Warwicks ABC, Glynn is a high-volume puncher who aims to wear her opponents down with a relentless work rate.

Lucy Kings-Wheatley – Lightweight (W60 kg)

The Birmingham fighter claimed bronze at the World Boxing Cup in Astana and will be heading to Liverpool full of confidence.

Jack Dryden – Lightweight (M60 kg)

From Newcastle’s Birtley Boxing Club, Dryden has developed a reputation for finding a way to get that victory. He will be tough to beat in Liverpool.

Sacha Hickey – Welterweight (W65 kg)

Undoubtedly one to watch at the championship. She’s unbeaten in more than 30 fights and knows what it takes to win, having won gold medals in previous competitions, including the U23 European Championships.

Patris Mughalzai – Welterweight (M65 kg)

Representing Powerday Hooks ABC in London, Mughalzai is known on the international scene and picked up a bronze medal in Astana. He will be around when the medals are being handed out.

Chantelle Reid – Light-Middleweight (W70 kg)

A Paris 2024 Olympian, Reid will be determined to showcase her ability on the international stage after losing a 3-2 split in Paris against Khadija El Mardi.

Odel Kamara – Light-Middleweight (M70 kg)

A proud Liverpudlian, Kamara will have the home crowd on his side and is definitely one to watch. He will be eager to showcase his best, as he did defeating the slick Japanese fighter Sewon Okazawa, en route to gold at the 2024 World Boxing Cup.

Callum Makin – Middleweight (M75 kg)

From Liverpool’s Rotunda ABC, Makin has recently been promoted to the GB Podium Squad and has all the ability to make a splash in Liverpool.

Dimeji Shittu – Light-Heavyweight (M80 kg)

Emerging from Romford’s Five Star ABC, Shittu will be a problem for any opponent in Liverpool, with his sharp counter-punching and slick movement.

Teagn Stott – Cruiserweight (M85 kg)

Sheffield Boxing Centre’s Stott is another medallist from Astana, who will be eager to back that up here.

Isaac Okoh – Heavyweight (M90 kg)

Representing Chadwell St Mary in London, Okoh’s size and power will make him a danger to any opponent he faces.

Damar Thomas – Super-heavyweight (M90+ kg)

Also from Powerday Hooks ABC in London, Thomas will be eager to follow in the footsteps of Anthony Joshua, who memorably won the gold medal in 2012.

Why There Are Four England Performance Programme Fighters

England Boxing runs the England Performance Programme and develops elite-level amateurs who are not currently part of GB Boxing’s full-time squad. For the championships in Liverpool, four  non-olympic weight divisions did not have a GB Boxing representative. With four selected fighters, there will be full representation.

England Performance Programme Selections

Reece Readshaw – Flyweight (M50 kg)

From Middlesbrough’s Phil Thomas School of Boxing, Readshaw is quick, sharp, and will be focused on proving himself against the best.

Mary-Kate Smith – Middleweight (W75 kg)

Fighting out of Hook & Jab in the Merseyside & Cheshire region, Smith is a disciplined and composed boxer who will look to cause a shock in Liverpool.

Emily Asquith – Light-heavyweight (W80 kg)

From Bridlington and representing Sheffield City, Asquith is brings experience to the squad and will be eager to medal.

Grace Buckle – Heavyweight (W81+ kg)

A Heart of Portsmouth fighter, Buckle brings power, durability, and plenty of desire to Liverpool.

Who are you tipping to medal in Liverpool? We are backing Odel Kamara, Sacha Hickey, Charley Davison and Patris Mughalzai to medal.