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This is a list of boxing families with two or more notable boxers. Many families have had multiple members become famous in the sport of boxing, with some having held multiple world titles. While this does not have extensive details, their highest career achievements are listed.
Argentina
Matthysse siblings
Bermúdez siblings
Australia
Mundine family
Moloney brothers
Nissen brothers
Tszyu family
Kostya Tszyu (1969–), Former IBF, WBC, WBA, and The Ring light-welterweight Champion
Tim Tszyu (1994–), Current WBO light middleweight Champion, Australasian light middleweight Champion
Nikita Tszyu (1998–), Current Australian super welterweight Champion
Brazil
Falcão brothers
Bulgaria
Pulev brothers
Canada
Gatti brothers
Hilton family
Vanderpool brothers
Colombia
Cardona brothers
Cuba
Savón family
Ribalta brothers
José Ribalta (eldest),
welterweight
José Ribalta (middle), heavyweight, 1976 Giraldo Córdova Cardín participant, fought
Teófilo Stevenson three times in the mid-1970s, also fought
Aziz Salihu
José Manuel Ribalta (youngest; 1963–), heavyweight, 1979-1981 Florida State Golden Gloves Champion and AAU District Champ, 1981 National Golden Gloves finalist, WBC contender during the mid-1980s and the early 1990s, fought
James Smith ,
Mike Tyson ,
Leon Spinks ,
Larry Holmes ,
Vitali Klitschko ,
Chris Byrd ,
Donovan Ruddock
Denmark
Bredahl brothers
The only brothers in the world to become world champions the same night at the same event. Took place at
Parken Stadium on September 4, 1992.
Dominican Republic
Cruz brothers
France
Tiozzo brothers
Germany
Rocchigiani brothers
Italy
Dundee brothers (first siblings to become world champions)
Stecca brothers
Japan
Ioka family
Kameda family
Inoue family
Shingo Inoue (Naoya's father), former amateur fighter; trainer of Naoya, Takuma, and Koki
Koki Inoue (Naoya's cousin; 1992–), WBO Asia Pacific light welterweight champion
Naoya Inoue (1993–), WBC light flyweight,
WBO super flyweight , undisputed bantamweight, and undisputed super bantamweight world champion
Takuma Inoue (Naoya's brother; 1995–), WBA bantamweight champion
Noguchi family
Mexico
Álvarez brothers
Rigoberto Álvarez (1978–),
WBA
interim
light middleweight champion
Ricardo Álvarez (1981–),
WBC Latino and WBC Continental Americas
light welterweight champion
Ramon Álvarez (1986–), WBC-
NABF
light middleweight champion
Canelo Álvarez (1990–),
WBA (Unified) ,
WBC ,
WBO , and
The Ring light middleweight ,
WBA (Super) ,
WBC ,
IBF , and
The Ring middleweight ,
WBA (Super) ,
WBC ,
WBO , and
The Ring super middleweight , and
WBO light heavyweight champion
Arce brothers
Arredondo brothers
Burgos family
Castillo brothers
Chávez family
Díaz brothers
Espadas family
García brothers
González family
Juárez sisters
Karass brothers
López family
Margarito family
Márquez brothers
Mijares family
Montiel family
Manuel Montiel Sr., 1970s flyweight and trainer
Alejandro Felix Montiel (Manuel Sr.'s son; 1971–), IBA flyweight champion
Pedro Montiel (Manuel Sr.'s son; 1973–), middleweight
Fernando Montiel (Manuel Sr.'s son; 1979–),
WBO flyweight , WBO super flyweight,
WBC , and WBO bantamweight champion
Manuel Montiel Jr. (Manuel Sr.'s son), bantamweight
Eduardo Montiel (Manuel Sr.'s son), middleweight
Morales family
José Morales, 1970s boxing contender, Erik's manager
Érik Morales (Jose's son; 1976–),
WBC , and WBO super bantamweight, WBC featherweight, WBC, and
IBF super featherweight ,
WBC light welterweight champion
Diego Morales (Jose's son; 1979–), WBO super flyweight champion
Iván Morales (Jose's son; 1991–), bantamweight prospect
Páez family
Jorge Páez (1965–), IBF, and WBO featherweight champion
Jorge Páez Jr. (Jorge's son; 1987–), WBC Youth Intercontinental welterweight champion
Azriel Páez (Jorge's son; 1989–), welterweight
Ruelas brothers
Sánchez family
Solís brothers
Zárate family
Norway
Havnå family
Panama
Durán family
Pedroza Family
Philippines
Donaire family
Glenn Donaire (Nonito's brother; 1979–), WBC Latino
super flyweight champion
Nonito Donaire (1982–),
IBF , and
IBO flyweight ,
WBA (Super) ,
WBC , and
WBO bantamweight ,
WBO ,
IBF , and
The Ring super bantamweight ,
WBA (Super) featherweight champion
Richard Donaire (Nonito's cousin; 1987–), super flyweight
Magramo family
Pacquiao brothers
Manny Pacquiao (1978–),
WBC flyweight , IBF super bantamweight, WBA (Super),
IBF , and
The Ring featherweight ,
WBC , and
The Ring super featherweight ,
WBC lightweight ,
IBO , and
The Ring light welterweight ,
WBA (Super) , and
WBO welterweight ,
WBC light middleweight champion
Bobby Pacquiao (1980–), WBO Asia-Pacific lightweight champion
Pagara brothers
Jason Pagara (1988–), WBO Asia-Pacific Youth lightweight, WBO Asia-Pacific Youth and WBO International light welterweight champion
Albert Pagara (1994–), IBF Intercontinental, and WBO Intercontinental super bantamweight champion
Peñalosa family
Jaro family
Aljoe Jaro (1973–), 1980-90s super featherweight contender,
Amnat Ruenroeng 's trainer
Francisco Jaro (Aljoe's younger brother), Amnat Ruenroeng's trainer
Sonny Boy Jaro (Francisco & Aljoe's cousin; 1982–), WBC flyweight champion
Rubillar brothers
Ernesto Rubillar (1970–), mini flyweight and flyweight
Juanito Rubillar (1977–), light flyweight
Robert Rubilar (1981–), super bantamweight
Sonsona family
Poland
Skrzecz brothers
Kosedowski brothers
Malinowski brothers
Puerto Rico
Arroyo brothers
Bisbal brothers
Camacho family
Cotto family
Serrano sisters
Solis brothers
Vázquez family
Romania
Simion brothers
Thailand
Amateur
Boonjumnong brothers
Kamsing brothers
Jongjohor family
Pannon family
Suban Pannon (1978–), light flyweight gold medal at
1998 Asian Games
Bannaphol Pannon (Suban's son), welterweight bronze medal at 2017 Asian Youth Amateur Boxing Championships
Professional
Poontarat brothers
Galaxy twins
Payakaroon brothers
Sor Vorapin brothers
Sitbangprachan brothers
Porpaoin twins
Charoen family
Dejrath family
Dutch Boy Gym brothers
Sor Rungvisai brothers
Sakkreerin family
Kratingdaenggym family
Petchyindee family
Phisitvuthinun family
Ukraine
Klitschko brothers
Sydorenko brothers
United Kingdom
Benn family
Booth brothers
Dubois siblings
Edwards brothers
Eubank family
Finnegan brothers
Fury family
John Fury (Tyson's father; 1964–)
Peter Fury (Tyson's uncle; 1968–)
Andy Lee (Tyson's cousin; 1984–), WBO middleweight champion
Tyson Fury : (1988–),
WBA (Super) ,
WBC ,
IBF ,
WBO ,
IBO ,
The Ring heavyweight champion
Hosea Burton (Tyson's cousin; 1988–), British light heavyweight champion
Hughie Fury (Tyson's cousin; 1994–), British heavyweight champion
Nathan Gorman (Tyson's cousin; 1996–), WBC International Silver heavyweight champion
[10]
Tommy Fury (Tyson's half brother; 1999–), light heavyweight and
Love Island contestant
[11]
Hatton family
Khan brothers
London family
Magee brothers
McDonnell twins
Minter family
Selby brothers
Smith brothers
Yafai brothers
United States
Ali family
Ayala family
Baer brothers
Baltazar brothers
Beard brothers
Rickey Beard (1959–1985), welterweight
Jackie Beard (1961–), WBC-NABF featherweight champion
Obie Beard, light welterweight
Byrd family
Carbajal brothers
Canizales brothers
Charlo brothers
Cisneros family
Cortez brothers
Joe Cortez (1943–), featherweight and world championship referee
Mike Cortez (1942–), lightweight
Curry brothers
De La Hoya family
Joel De La Hoya Sr.,
Mike Anchondo &
Daniel Ponce de León 's manager
Joel De La Hoya Jr. (Joel Sr.'s son),
Diego De La Hoya 's manager
Oscar De La Hoya (Joel Sr.'s son; 1971–), lightweight gold medal at
1992 Summer Olympics ,
WBO super featherweight ,
IBF , and
WBO lightweight , WBC light welterweight, WBC welterweight,
WBA , WBC, and
The Ring light middleweight ,
WBO middleweight champion
Diego De La Hoya (Oscar's cousin; 1994–), WBC-NABF, and WBO-
NABO super bantamweight champion
Douglas family
Eklund & Ward brothers
Flanagan brothers
Folley family
Zora Folley (1931–1972), heavyweight
Robert Folley (Zora's son; 1959–), light heavyweight and cruiserweight
Foreman family
George Foreman (1949–), WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight champion
Freeda Foreman (George's daughter; 1976–2019), middleweight
George Foreman III (George's son; 1983–), heavyweight
Frazier family
Joe Frazier (1944–2011), NYSAC, WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight champion
Marvis Frazier (Joe's son; 1960–), heavyweight
Jackie Frazier-Lyde (Joe's daughter; 1961–),
WIBA light heavyweight champion
Tyrone Frazier (Joe's nephew; 1962–), super middleweight and light heavyweight
Joe Frazier Jr. (Joe's son; 1962–), welterweight
Fullmer brothers
Garcia family
Gardner brothers
Gibbons brothers
Hagler & Sims brothers
Harris & Johnson brothers
Hearns family
Holyfield family
Hopkins family
Bernard Hopkins (1965–), WBA, WBC,
IBF , WBO, and The Ring middleweight, WBA (Super), WBC,
IBF , and
The Ring light heavyweight champion
Demetrius Hopkins (Bernard's nephew; 1980–),
IBF -USBA light welterweight
Jackson family
Jones family
Judah family
Johnny Saxton (1930–2008),
The Ring welterweight champion
Yoel Judah (Johnny's nephew; 1956–), boxing trainer and
kickboxing champion
Daniel Judah (Yoel's son; 1977–), light heavyweight
Zab Judah (Yoel's son; 1977–),
IBF , and
WBO light welterweight ,
WBA (Undisputed) ,
WBC ,
IBF , and
The Ring welterweight champion
Josiah Judah (Yoel's son; 1978–), super middleweight
Leonard brothers
Roger Leonard (1953–), light welterweight
Sugar Ray Leonard (1956–), WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight, WBA, and
The Ring light middleweight , WBC, and
The Ring middleweight , WBC super middleweight, WBC light heavyweight champion
Litzau brothers
Lopez brothers
Magdaleno brothers
Mancini family
Mayweather family
Floyd Mayweather Sr. (1952–), super welterweight, trainer
Roger Mayweather (Floyd Sr.'s brother; 1961–2020), Floyd Jr.'s Trainer,
WBA super featherweight , WBC light welterweight champion
Jeff Mayweather (Floyd Sr.'s brother; 1964–), 1990s lightweight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Floyd Sr.'s son; 1977–),
WBC super featherweight ,
WBC , and
The Ring lightweight , WBC light welterweight, WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring welterweight, WBA, WBC, and The Ring light middleweight champion
Justin Jones (Floyd Sr.'s son; 1987–)
McCall family
McCrory brothers
McGirt family
Buddy McGirt (1964–), IBF light welterweight, WBC welterweight champion
James McGirt Jr. (Buddy's son; 1982–), super middleweight
McNeeley family
Norris brothers
Patterson family
Perez Brothers
Irleis (Cubanito) Perez
Tomas Perez
Quarry brothers
Richardson family
Russell brothers
Sandoval brothers
Shuler brothers
Spinks family
Leon Spinks (1953–2021), WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight champion
Michael Spinks (Leon's brother; 1956–2021), WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring light heavyweight, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight champion
Leon Spinks Jr. (Leon's son; 1970–1990), fought as Leon Calvin
Darrel Spinks (Leon's son; 1973–), super welterweight
Cory Spinks (Leon's son; 1978–), WBA, WBC, IBF, The Ring welterweight, IBF light middleweight champion
Leon Spinks III (Leon's grandson; 1988–)
Tate brothers
Thomas Tate (1965–), WBC-NABF super middleweight champion, middleweight and super middleweight world title challenger
Frank Tate (1964–), IBF middleweight champion
Tubbs family
Tony Tubbs (1958–), WBA heavyweight champion
Nate Tubbs (Tony's brother; 1964–), heavyweight
Robert Tubbs (Tony's cousin; 1972–), middleweight
Roy Dale (Tony's uncle; 1942–), middleweight
Antwaun Taylor (Tony's son; 1985–)
Tucker family
Bob Tucker
Tony Tucker (1958–), IBF heavyweight champion
Vargas brothers
Webber sisters
Zivic brothers
Fritzie Zivic (1913–1984), NYSAC, NBA, and Ring Magazine welterweight champion
Jack Zivic (1903–1973), lightweight and welterweight contender
Peter Zivic (1901–1987), bantamweight and featherweight contender
Eddie Zivic (1910–1996), welterweight contender
Venezuela
España brothers
See also
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