President Trump proclaimed Dec. 26 a federal holiday in 2025, but some countries already recognize the date as its own holiday.

Boxing Day, celebrated on 26 December, is a public holiday in the UK and Commonwealth countries. It features gift-giving, family gatherings, and sporting events.

1908: Jack Johnson — who lived in Chicago and owned a short-lived cafe in the Bronzeville neighborhood — became the first Black heavyweight boxing champion. Johnson defeated Tommy Burns in the 14th round by decision in Sydney, Australia, “when the police took a hand in the affair and stopped the uneven battle,” the Tribune reported.

"The Problem Child" was accused of dancing around Joshua and running, but his brother Logan says it was the smart game plan against a powerhouse like Joshua.

Boxing Day is Friday, Dec. 26. Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada. In the U.K. Boxing Day was established as a public holiday during the reign of Queen Victoria.

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still haven’t fought. Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in what would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history.

This year, the Skipton Boxing Day Dip, which takes place at Cobo Bay, will feature an appearance from local actor Dean Hollingsworth dressed as a Karfelon Android to help raise money for charity. Mr Hollingsworth played the character more than 40 years ago in the Doctor Who episode Timelash alongside the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker.

As another year of boxing comes to an end, it’s the perfect moment to look back on 2025 and reflect on what kept us in love with a sport that, at times, can frustrate and disappoint.