It's Boxing Day!

Sad to say, I do not know the significance behind Boxing Day, a holiday celebrated in Canada, England, and other countries.  And even though I know it has nothing to do with the sport of boxing, that is an image I can not get out of my head.  So here are some teen books featuring boxing in honor of "Boxing Day" . . .

Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Zusak
Partly because of their family's poor finances and partly to prove themselves, brothers Ruben and Cameron take jobs as fighters and find themselves reacting very differently in the boxing ring.

The Boxer and the Spy by Robert Parker
Fifteen-year-old Terry, an aspiring boxer, uncovers the mystery behind the unexpected death of a classmate.

Shadow Boxer by Chris Lynch
After their father dies of boxing injuries, George is determined to prevent his younger brother, who sees boxing as his legacy, from pursuing a career in the sport.