Six potential heirs to Mayweather’s pound-for-pound kingpin crown

At the age of just 25, this fiery red-haired Mexican holds all the credentials to burst on to the pound-for-pound lists, having already become the face of boxing for one of the sport’s most demanding and passionate crowds in his homeland.

Canelo’s only career defeat has come after 12 rounds against Mayweather, but having penned a new long-term deal with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, super-stardom could await him if he can dispatch Miguel Cotto in November (2/1 to lose).

The shining light of the USA’s 2012 Olympic team, Spence Jr has made an impressive switch to life as a professional welterweight, with the 25-year-old southpaw even being publicly praised by none other than Mayweather himself.

Despite lacking the brashness of his potential predecessor, this American hotshot holds his own fine balance of unassailable confidence and humble approach to fights, something boxing fans may welcome after a decade of witnessing quite the contrast.

Britain has produced many a great heavyweight world champion and another could soon be set to dominate the division, as Joshua continues to devastate anyone who steps in front of his towering 6ft 6in frame.

Next up for the Londoner is Dillian Whyte in December and a 15th successive stoppage could see him challenging for a world title sooner rather than later, though his next opponent and fellow countryman is 8/1 to end such a rampant run.

Now at 31 years of age, Ward could be entering his prime, after recently returning from more than a year out of the sport, due to a high-profile dispute with his former promoter.

Although, the undefeated American made his comeback this summer, expertly disposing Britain’s Paul Smith, having previously handed Carl Froch one his two career losses, and could now revive himself in the ring, if he can focus solely on boxing.

Undoubtedly a truly talented competitor, bearing from Hull, Campbell stormed to Olympic gold for Great Britain at the 2012 games on home soil, with his strategic southpaw abilities seeing him enjoy a successful switch to professional bouts the following year.

The 27-year-old has a long way to go in order to make a big impact in terms of attracting audiences, especially in the United States, where he has already debuted back in 2014 in California. Although, his in-ring talents and drive could see this special fighter go on to be a genuine star, but it’s a big ask.