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Editorial Illustrated title page, depicting two boxers or pugilists. Boxiana; or, Sketches of Antient and Modern Pugilism. London, 1818-24. Source: 2270.e.8 volume 1, title page.
Editorial Bill Richmond. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Bill Richmond (1763-1829). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. The son of former slaves, Richmond became a respected boxer. He fought a famous match against the British ...
Editorial 'Thomas Cribb. The champion of England'. Tom Cribb (8 July 1781 – 11 May 1848) was an English bare-knuckle boxer of the 19th century, so successful that he became world champion. He was a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Boxiana; or, ...
Editorial James Belcher. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. James Belcher (1781-1811). Pugilist/Boxer and athlete. Portrait. Known as 'The pet of the Fancy' and 'the Napoleon of the ring'. Image taken from Boxiana; or ...
Editorial William Warr. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Bill Warr. Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. A good trainer whose services were in demand by athletes in many sports. Image taken from Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient ...
Editorial Jack Broughton. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Jack Broughton (1705-1789). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. Recognised as 'The Father of the English School of Boxing' and as 'the Father of the Science of the Art ...
Editorial Tom Molineux. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Tom Molineux (1784-1818). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. A freed slave, he arrived in England in 1809 and began to box professionally, trained by Bill Richmond. His ...
Editorial The second contest between Cribb & Molineux, September 28, 1811. Tom Molineaux (1784 – 1818) was an African-American bare-knuckle boxer. Tom Cribb (8 July 1781 – 11 May 1848) was an English bare-knuckle boxer. In 1810 Cribb was awarded the Briti...
Editorial Hen Pearce. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Hen Pearce (1777-1809). Pugilist/Boxer. Known as 'the Game chicken'. A popular fighter, never beaten in compeition. Image taken from Boxiana; or Sketches of ancie...
Editorial Mr John Jackson. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. John Jackson (1769-1845). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. Known as 'Gentleman Jackson'. A friend and personal trainer of Lord Byron. Image taken from Boxiana; or ...
Editorial Daniel Mendoza. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Daniel Mendoza (1764-1836). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. Known as the 'father of scientific boxing'. Billed himself as 'Mendoza the Jew'. Became the heavyweight ...
Editorial 'A sparring match at the Fives court'. A boxing match. Boxiana; or, Sketches of Antient and Modern Pugilism. London, 1818-24. Source: 2270.e.8 volume 1, page 49.