Crawford was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but due to the Lakers' reach, it's not impossible for someone 1,500 miles away to root for the storied franchise. Bud was old enough to watch and remember the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant three-peat era, as well as the back-to-back title teams from 2009 and 2010.

Been away for a while but I’m back now, 37 years old and still punching,’ Fury said in a post announcing his return.

Unity Boxing in Rawmarsh, which is marking its fourth anniversary, was set up by coaches who trained under celebrated coach Brendan Ingle in Sheffield. The non-profit club prides itself on being inclusive to all and since the Manvers riots, leaders have been determined to offer both a peaceful sanctuary and an "escape".

The current highlight of the schedule is the Jan. 31 clash between WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez and three-division champion Shakur Stevenson. New York will be rocking for one of the biggest fights between young American stars in recent memory.

Boxer Anthony Joshua involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria, suffering minor injuries while two others tragically died.

It’s traditionally one of the most anticipated days of the English soccer calendar. But this year there is a notable lack of Premier League games on Boxing Day, with only one match scheduled - Manchester United vs.

Holly Holm didn’t return to boxing just to make a paycheck, but rather to chase gold in hopes of becoming a four-division champion. Already a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Holm seeks to add a new title to her résumé when she faces WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han in the co-main event of a Most Valuable Promotions card in Puerto Rico this Saturday.