The FightPost Top Fifteen British Female Fighters

The FightPost Top Fifteen British Female Fighters

The lack of movement since the last update is somewhat indicative of where women’s boxing is right now. Significant fights, any fights, have been hard to come by in recent months, but I do think 2026 will be better. In truth, it needs to be. It should be.

Ellie Scotney, who retains her number one position, and Lauren Price could both have undisputed fights pending. Hopefully, Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper get their much-talked-about domestic all-British lightweight unification showdown over the line at some point in the first half of next year.

If everything aligns the way it should, Karriss Artingstall and Emma Dolan should land world title fights at some point in the next six months. Artingstall and Dolan are real dark horses of the featherweight and super-flyweight ranks, and both look more than capable of winning world titles in 2026. All of the above will undoubtedly see risers and fallers on this list.

Chantelle Cameron has been somewhat starved of the big defining fights since losing her rematch to Katie Taylor in 2023. The former undisputed world super-lightweight champion will hope her fortunes change in the next twelve months. The recent hook-up with Jake Paul and MVP should give her the best opportunity of doing exactly that.

The only movement is at the lower end of this list. Shannon Ryan moves up to thirteen after her recent victory over the former European flyweight champion Chloe Watson. Ryan has only lost to Emma Dolan as a professional and wants revenge for her only reversal in the pro ranks. If Dolan does win a world title in the coming months, a rematch between her and Ryan seems a natural.

Rhiannon Dixon lost her WBO world lightweight title to Terri Harper last year, and a lingering foot injury has delayed her return. At 30, Dixon still has plenty more to give, and a mooted move to super-featherweight should serve her well. Another reign as a world champion can’t be ruled out for the former white-collar fighter whose story is somewhat forgotten. It shouldn’t be.

Tysie Gallagher could have a big year ahead of her. The British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion is world-class and is a lot better fighter than she is given credit for. I would not be surprised if Gallagher becomes a world champion next year.

Chloe Watson and Raven Chapman are both coming off back-to-back defeats, but it would be unfair to write either of them off. There will undoubtedly be a period of rehabilitation for both, but don’t be surprised if Watson and Chapman are back in title contention this time next year.

The depth on the female side of the sport is definitely improving, and there is enough up-and-coming talent on the domestic scene to help drive women’s boxing forward for the foreseeable future.

Tiah-Mai Ayton, after an unbeaten amateur career, is making waves in the professional ranks. At just 19, Ayton looks like a phenomenal can’t-miss prospect. Matchroom is keeping her exceptionally busy. Ayton is three fights in already, and will have fight number four next month. The likes of Katie Taylor and Skye Nicolson are hailing her as a future superstar. They might be right.

The rise of Fran Hennessy has been impressive. The Boxxer prospect, unbeaten in six professional fights, will take the next stage of her career to the BBC later this month. With that mainstream exposure, the dancing queen could easily break out from the pack in the months to come. Hennessy is incredibly ambitious, with dreams of becoming an undisputed world champion. At just 21, she has plenty of time in the bank to achieve that.

The likes of Hannah Robinson, Gemma Richardson, and Harli Whitwell could all force their way into title contention at some point next year. All three have the potential to reach the very pinnacle of their sport.

Whitwell is currently recovering from extensive knee surgery, but the super-featherweight, hopefully, should return early in the new year. A fighter going under the radar, but that won’t be the case for much longer.

Despite the current state of limbo many face, I do think things will change for the better in 2026. Ayton, Hennessy, Robinson, Richardson, and Whitwell are all exciting, unbeaten prospects, and the majority of the fighters on this list are likely to have big career-changing fights in 2026. This top fifteen will undoubtedly look very different this time next year.

The FightPost Top Fifteen British Female Fighters:

1: Ellie Scotney (11-0)
2: Chantelle Cameron (21-1)
3: Lauren Price (9-0)
4: Caroline Dubois (11-0-1)
5: Natasha Jonas (16-3-1)
6: Sandy Ryan (8-3-1)
7: Terri Harper (16-2-2)
8: Karriss Artingstall (7-0)
9: Savannah Marshall (13-2)
10: Emma Dolan (8-0)
11: Rhiannon Dixon (10-1)
12: Tysie Gallagher (10-2)
13: Shannon Ryan (10-1)
14: Raven Chapman (9-2)
15: Chloe Watson (8-2)