Boxing Collection (page 2)

Sayers V Heenan 1860
English champion Tom Sayers fights the American challenger for the belt. Unresolved, the fight is stopped by the police

Boxing / Jack Broughton
English boxer; third heavyweight champion of England (? - 1750); operated a boxing school and arena, London (1742-89); invented boxing rules and gloves

Johnson V Perrins 1789
Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins square up to each other at Banbury

Boxing / Randall V Turner
Jack Randall sparring with Turner in the Fives Court

(1899-1961). American writer. Photographed in 1944
ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American writer. Photographed in 1944

A Prize Fight
A characteristic scene at a prize fight - we haven t been able to identify the two fighters, but no doubt they are well-known pugilists of the day

Former Boxer Joe Louis pictured at the Pigalle boxing club with
Former Boxer Joe Louis pictured at the Pigalle boxing club, Paris, with young prospect Billy Gray from Walsall 1966

Larry Gains
Larry Gaines (1901 - 1983), Canadian heavyweight boxing champion pictured with wife and two children. Date: 1931

Nigel Benn, boxer, in ring after beating Tim Williams at Royal Albert Hall, 1988

Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B. C. Fresco of boxing kids
Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B.C. Fresco of boxing kids. Fight between two teens provided with gloves and a belt. Painted stucco. Room B1 from Akrotiri (Thera). (1550-1500 BC)

Boxing Day Hunt, Castle Square, Haverfordwest, South Wales
The Boxing Day Hunt, with riders, horses and hounds, meeting outside the Castle Hotel in Castle Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Lennox Lewis Boxer Lewis V Klitschko, Wbc/Ibo Fig Staples Centre, Los Angeles, USA 21 June 2003 Date: 21 June 2003

Randolph Turpin on the balcony of the Leamington Spa Town Hall
Randolph Turpin the new World Middleweight Boxing Champion on the balcony of the Leamington Spa Town Hall 1951

Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper in a non-title fight at Wembley Stadium in 1963

Benny Lynch, Scottish boxer, 1938. Born in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, Lynch (1913-1946) has been described as Scotlands greatest ever boxer

Pradal Serey Cambodian Kickboxing, CTN Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

Nat Jackley and Jack Jackson in Maurice Elveys Stars in Your Eyes (1956)
Stars in Your Eyes (1956)

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) boxing in snow, Scotland, UK, December

Tipton Slasher sculpture
Welder and sculptor Jack Bouckley, of Wolverhampton, works on a metal sculpture of 19th Century Black Country heavyweight prize fighter William Perry, known as The Tipton Slasher

Marthe Carpentier boxer born 1893
Marthe Carpentier French boxer. On 8th March 1914 she won a bout against Lucie Warner from England for the world female title

Steel Peech and Tozer Social Services, gala and sports meeting, Saturday 11th June [c
Including Salto Brothers, trampolinists; Chase Water Charlie, trick and comedy cyclist; majorettes; school of dacing; photograph exhibition; Samuel Fox brass band; boxing

Bob Fitzsimmons v Peter Felix in heavyweight boxing match
Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), British boxer, v Peter Felix (1866-1926), Australian boxer, in a heavyweight match -- Fitzsimmons met Felix

LFB Athletic Association Boxing Tournament programme
LFB Athletic Association Members Boxing Tournament programme for 19 November 1925

Roman Boxing W / Cestus
Detailed views of a Roman cestus, a leather glove used in ancient boxing

Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard in a boxing match

Billy Walker v Johnny Prescott in action in the ring, Wembley 1963

Alan Minter in the gym 1980

Jess Willard (1881 - 1968) World heavyweight boxing champion, known as Pottawatomie Giant, photographed after the knock out of Jack Johnson in 5th April 1915 for the heavyweight title. Date: 1915

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Kangaroo Boxing
A female boxer exchanges fisticuffs with a kangaroo. Date: 1923

OLYMPICS: BOXING, 1924. The American Olympic Boxing team. Photograph, 1924

Portrait of a Boxer, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5984050 Portrait of a Boxer, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Four world boxing champions (left to right): Jack Dempsey, Gene, Tunney, Joe Louis, James J Braddock

Sketch by Sir William Orpen, c1914 (1932). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Sketch by Sir William Orpen, c1914 (1932). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

He caught Tom a smack under the chin, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Pugnis
He caught Tom a smack under the chin, late 19th or early 20th century. An illustration from Famous Fights

Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). Artist: Pugnis
Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). An illustration from Famous Fights

Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier, 1914
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring the French boxer, Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), posed before his much-publicised fight against Gunboat Smith at Olympia in July 1914. Date: 1914

The fight between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield (litho)
7152381 The fight between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield)

Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between African-American Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) and Swede Ingemar Johansson (1932-2009) was held at the Yankee Stadium in New York City

Bob Fitzsimmons, heavyweight boxing champion
Bob (Robert James) Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), English-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. circa 1900s

James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729 / 30
3788038 James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: James Figg - advertisment illustrated by William Hogarth, c)

Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone (colour litho)
612737 Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone, Hard Hitter, 9 July 1896)

Cooper the Gipsy, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho)
STC203620 Cooper the Gipsy, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788, pub
3025368 The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Charlie Magri fighting Jose Torres 1992

Lloyd Honeyghan v Maurice Blocker at Royal Albert Hall 1987

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"Boxing: A Timeless Display of Strength, Skill, and Grit" Step into the ring of history as we explore the captivating world of boxing. From iconic figures like Sonny Liston to thrilling matches that defined eras, this sport has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Gazing at a vintage poster for England's Glory Matches, one can almost hear the roar of the crowd and feel the electric atmosphere. The legendary Sugar Ray Robinson, his fists clenched with determination during a seventh-round fight, embodies the essence - unwavering resilience in the face of adversity. But boxing is not just about famous names; it is also about celebrating local heroes. English prizefighters have long captivated audiences with their raw talent and unyielding spirit. Just like brown hares gracefully sparring in an Oxon field, these pugilists showcase their agility and finesse within the squared circle. Looking back through time reveals how deeply rooted boxing is in our culture. Jack Dempsey's powerful presence on a vintage poster transports us to an era where passion overflowed from every punch thrown. Even women were not exempt from stepping into this male-dominated arena; a photograph capturing female boxers in 1933 showcases their courage and determination to break barriers. Delving further into history brings us face-to-face with trailblazers such as Daniel Mendoza and Jem Mace - pioneers who paved the way for future generations by showcasing their skills inside those four ropes. It seems that even society couldn't resist being drawn towards this exhilarating sport. As depicted on a Bystander cover from 1929, we witness a woman tirelessly training her body to withstand any challenge that comes her way – defying societal norms while embracing her passion for boxing.