Story bySteve BunceWed, December 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM UTC·6 min readIn 2025, the old sport survived the shocking death of a hero, the absence of Tyson Fury, and a win in a carnival fight by Anthony Joshua just days before a tragic accident. It was an exceptional year of highs, lows and ridiculous episodes on both sides of the ropes. There were high-profile defections, stadium sell-outs, and stunning knockouts. There were also allegations of fixed fights, men quitting in major fights, and too many deaths on the safe side of the ropes. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere were three major stadium fights in Britain during the year, with a combined live gate of about 220,000 people; there were smaller stadium fights and probably 10 fights with 15,000 fans at indoor arenas.
