Jack Broughton; Jack Broughton (1705-1789). Pugilist / Boxer. Portrait. Recognised as 鈥楾he Father of the English School of Boxing' and as 鈥榯he Father of the Science of the Art of Self-Defense'. He was reigning champion from 1738 to 1752. Buried in Westminster Abbey in remembrance of his contribution to English boxing.Image taken from Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilism; from the days of the reowned Broughton and Slack; to the heroes of the present milling 忙ra! By One of the Fancy [i. e. Pierce Egan]. [With plates.].Originally published / produced in G. Smeeton: London; 1812.G. Smeeton: London; 1812.From: Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis.7920. g. 30; opposite 16London; British Library.