1) Tim Tszyu
With a flawless record of 24 professional fights, Tim Tszyu holds the title of WBO super-welterweight champion. Adding to his impressive credentials, he is the son of Kostya Tszyu, a renowned former junior-welterweight world champion, known for his powerful punches and memorable knockout victory against Zab Judah in a quick two rounds back in 2001.
2) Chris Eubank Jnr
Chris Eubank Jnr, a former British middleweight champion, has been just as polarizing as his father. With an impressive 36-fight professional career under his belt, he continues to strive for one of the prestigious world titles. Unlike his father, who never secured a British title, Chris Eubank Jnr defended the WBO super-middleweight title an impressive 14 times.
Chris Eubank Jr., photographed by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images.
3) Tyson Fury
Prior to Tyson Fury’s victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to claim the world heavyweight title, his father John had already established himself as a professional heavyweight boxer, having faced notable opponents such as Henry Akinwande and Michael Murray.
John and Tyson Fury
4) Conor Benn
Despite facing controversy in the sport due to recent performance-enhancing drug issues, Conor Benn remains undefeated in 23 professional fights. While he acknowledges that he still has much to learn, he aspires to achieve the same level of success as Nigel, a captivating figure who mesmerized the boxing community with his world title victories in both middleweight and super-middleweight divisions.
Conor Benn (James Chance/Getty Images)
5) Shane Mosley Jr
Shane Mosley left his mark on the boxing world as a champion at lightweight, welterweight and super-welterweight, while his son, Shane Jnr, is 21-4 as a pro and was a finalist in the 2018 season of The Contender.
Sugar Shane Mosley is seen in a photograph with his son, Shane, and his father/trainer, Jack. The photo was captured by Ed Mulholland of USA TODAY Sports.
6) Emiliano Vargas
Emiliano Vargas, the son of former two-time junior-middleweight champion Fernando Vargas, is an undefeated fighter with a record of eight professional wins. Known for his aggressive punching style, he relentlessly seeks to secure a victory right from the beginning of each match. It is worth noting that his father, Fernando Vargas, achieved his first world title at the young age of 21.
Emiliano Vargas (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
7) Evan Holyfield
Evan Holyfield, popularly known as “Yung Holy,” is a super-welterweight boxer with an impressive 11-1 professional record. He proudly carries the legacy of his father, the former world heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield. Evan made his professional debut at the prestigious MGM Grand in Las Vegas. While primarily competing against other up-and-coming fighters, he experienced his sole defeat in the year 2022.
Evander Holyfield (Elsa Hasch /Allsport)
8) Campbell Hatton
Despite recently experiencing his first professional defeat, Campbell Hatton has an impressive record of winning 14 out of 15 fights as a pro. He is continuously learning and growing in his career. On the other hand, his father, Ricky Hatton, is a legendary figure in British boxing, having been a world champion in both the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions.
Mark Robinson captures a tender moment between Ricky Hatton and his son, Campbell.
9) Aadam Hamed
Last August, Aadam Hamed stepped into the professional boxing ring in Poland, generating significant attention and excitement due to his renowned family name. His father, Naseem, formerly the world’s top featherweight and possibly the most powerful puncher in the lightweight division, contributed to the anticipation surrounding Aadam’s debut.
Naseem Hamed with his son, Aadam
10) Robert Guerrero III
Robert Guerrero III, known as “El Pistolero,” recently entered the sports arena with his professional debut in Tijuana, Mexico. As the offspring of Robert Guerrero, a renowned world champion in featherweight and super-featherweight divisions, he brings a fresh perspective to the sport.
Robert Guerrero (Mario Serrano/Team Guerrero)
