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.
EditorialWilliam 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 ...
EditorialThe 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...
EditorialDaniel 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.