It’s year-ending and the boxing family is on hold right now. The last days of 2021 won’t see any major event go up to the display and almost every A-listed champion is relishing their time at home. 2021 was a spectacular year for the sport, with several underdogs rising to the top. However, a few stars also kept their dominance in their predictable fashion. That said, 2022 shall see an even stacked calendar for the sport.
As of now, the boxers are spending Christmas week pretty uniquely. A few of them are locked in fight camps. But most of them are fortunate to be with family. Social media is already flooding with wishes from the combat world and we could spot how the boxers are spending the time.
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Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez recently posted pictures with his family. His partner also posted a few, which showed the P4P king in a themed aquatic park. Alvarez took to Twitter and wished everyone a happy Christmas as well.
Feliz navidad que Dios los bendiga 🙏🏻
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) December 25, 2021
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It was a spectacular year for him with 3 successful title wins and he is now enjoying a much-needed layoff. ‘WAR’ Chisora wished his believers the same on social media. Despite losing his latest outing against Parker, Chisora earned fans’ respect for sticking around the sport. He has faced almost every A-lister of the division and has never ducked a challenge.
Merry Christmas everyone. You’ve been amazing this year. You deserve a nice break and enjoyment at this time. You gave me my present early with that unbelievable reception last weekend. Lots of love 🙏🏾 #warchisora pic.twitter.com/ObEMyF9taV
— Derek Chisora 🥊 (@DerekWarChisora) December 24, 2021
Meanwhile, Jake Paul is following his KO-win over Tyron Woodley with a quality time with partner Julia Rose. The couple became romantic on Twitter as they showed love to each other during Christmas week. Here’s a look at their post and other boxers wishing us a merry Christmas.
I’ll cum down ur chimney. https://t.co/Ig6eQm6qzh
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas from my family to yours 🎅🏼🎄#MorecambeChristmas pic.twitter.com/ktZSo8vvq0
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) December 24, 2021
Merry Christmas From My Family To Yours 🎅🏻 Have A Safe And Fun Time With Your Loved Ones 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/IxPzgpUCdD
— George "Ferocious" Kambosos Jr (@georgekambosos) December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas to All 🎄🎅🏼❄️☃️ pic.twitter.com/lgYJykreRM
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) December 25, 2021
So on the whole, all these stars are having a quality time with their families amidst the Christmas gusto.
Christmas is not just for fun
While there are celebrations all around, former welterweight champion Jaron Ennis is already honing his skills and can return in early 2022. He took to social media and explained about feeling energetic prior to hitting the camp.
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He is already sparring at home and seems to have picked a prime time activity for the Christmas week.
Christmas Eve sparring in the bag 🥊 I’m not even in camp yet and I’m feeling sharp 🔪
— Boots (@JaronEnnis) December 24, 2021
Former IBF 168 lbs champion Caleb Plant is also not having a very great time, at least that’s what it seems. He warned his followers about getting scammed.
Be careful of scammers this holiday season. I ordered Jordan a bunch of stuff for Christmas and all that came in were some 11.5s……. Crazy.
— CalebPlant (@SweetHandsPlant) December 25, 2021
He claimed to have received the wrong product for his order of Nike Jordan. And he took it out on Twitter.
Give Away and Fun
Logan Paul is giving away his exclusive Pokemon collection in a massive Giveaway this Christmas. Having fought Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition, ‘The Maverick’ hasn’t announced his next boxing stint. But he is actively spinning headlines with his social media antics.
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24 HOURS LEFT TO ENTER 🚨@LoganPaul gives away 36 packs from a sealed 1st Edition @Pokemon Base Set box live on @Whatnot 🎅
🎄 Christmas Day 12/25
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🔗 https://t.co/SEeAfj84y8 pic.twitter.com/0RcffSsBx4— Whatnot (@Whatnot) December 24, 2021
‘TBE’ Floyd Mayweather is apparently on a world tour right now and enjoying his retired life. After being spotted in Russia, Mayweather has reached UAE now.
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He posted clips of the trip on IG and seems to relish his time. As the festive mood ends, we shall see more appearances from the boxers on social media until they finally return to action in 2022.