These are the top 8 British super-welterweights in the world rankings right now
The 154lbs weight category has always been one of boxing's most popular and watched divisions, mostly because the boxers are of a size where they can pack a punch to deliver knockouts like the heavyweights, but also able to be mobile and move like welterweights.
Find BBN's up-to-date list of the top 10 world-ranked super-welterweights from Britain below:
#1 Liam Smith
WBC #10 / WBA #4 / WBO #5 / IBO #3 / BoxRec #5 / Ring #9
Former world champion Liam Smith is still the top-rated in the division, despite his advanced age of 33 and over 13 years as a pro. If you don't count the controversial decision against Kurbanov in Russia, then he would be unbeaten in over three years with scalps over Sam Eggington and Anthony Fowler, both of whom were beaten inside the distance.
#2 Troy Williamson
WBC #23 / IBF #11 / IBO 10 / BoxRec #16
'Trojan' Troy Williamson's victory over Ted Cheeseman in October was one of the best British title fights of recent times. The 10th round TKO crowned him British super-welterweight champion and he may be looking at a voluntary defence in early 2022.
#3 Ted Cheeseman
IBF #5 / IBO #52 / BoxRec #23
Aged 26, 'The Big Cheese' aims to fight on despite calls for his retirement after his latest loss and first stoppage defeat. The former two-time British champion is never in a dull fight and fans will be keen to see what's in store for the Bermondsey boxer in 2022.
#4 Kieron Conway
WBC #35 / IBO #50 / BoxRec #41
Since his 2019 draw with Ted Cheeseman as a late opponent in the British super-welterweight contest, 'Too Class' Conway has consistently delivered against to opposition, including Craig O'Brien; Nav Mansouri; Macauley McGowan; ad JJ Metcalf. This year, he was outpointed on two from three scorecards to lose his WBA Inter'Continental title to Olympian Souleymane Cissokho.
#5 Hamzah Sheeraz
WBO #13 / IBO #41 / BoxRec #60
Still undefeated, Sheeraz has offered Skeete a rematch after their controversial ending, which saw illegal blows landed unfarly on his opponent. If accepted, the rematch should take place in early 2022.
#6 Scott Fitzgerald
IBO #60 / BoxRec #60
After winning the British title from Ted Cheeseman in 2019, trouble ensued outside of the ring and he lost his Lonsdale belt and boxing licence for a time. He came back this year with a third-round stoppage win but once more there was trobling rumours about the Preston puncher outside of the ring. He assures everyone he is fine so hopefully he'll be back out again in 2022.
#7 JJ Metcalf
IBO #81 / BoxRec #62
'Kid Shamrock' was 21-0 when a disastrious 2021 saw him lose twice in a row to Ted Cheeseman in a British title fight, then to Kieron Conway in October. Aged 33, it'll be interesting to see what 2022 holds in store for the Liverpudlian.
#8 Kieran Smith
IBO #78 / BoxRec #76
Scottish southpaw Smith suffered his first ever defeat in April this year to now-British champion Troy Williamson, but next year should see him bounce back stronger than ever.
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