The origin of the name “Boxing Day” varies, but it was first used in print in 1833, four years before Charles Dickes referred to it in “The Pickwick Papers,” according to History. Some believe it ...

Corriedale boss Iain MacLeod has finally revealed whether the ITV shows will merge permanently, following the upcoming crossover. The two flagship soaps are set to collide on 5 January 2026, in a ...

Boxing Day is coming up on Friday, Dec. 26, though it not officially recognized in Michigan or throughout the U.S. In England and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, the holiday is ...

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries on Monday in a fatal highway crash in Lagos, Nigeria, regional officials said. Matchroom Boxing said in a statement later Monday that ...

It was another banner year for boxing in 2025, with multiple title and super fights taking place. There's plenty to keep an eye on in 2026 as Zuffa Boxing looks to take over the sport and Jake Paul’s ...

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on Dec. 26 in many English-speaking countries, but not the United States. Originating in the United Kingdom, the day was traditionally for giving gifts to service ...

Grey clouds mass above the MCG during the Boxing Day Ashes Test of 2017 Michael Dodge/Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. The stadiums many consider ...

LONDON — In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday ...

There is nothing in the sport of boxing that quite resonates to the masses like a thunderous knockout punch. Whether we are talking heavyweights or even the smallest of weight divisions, the criteria ...

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After 12 months of exciting fights and even bigger moments, it's no surprise that so many big names would find themselves in contention for boxing's fighter of the year award to close 2025. The only ...