EditorialBill 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 ...
EditorialJames 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 ...
EditorialJack 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 ...
EditorialTom 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 ...
EditorialHen 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...
EditorialMr 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 ...