Boxing Collection (page 8)

Squirrel boxing
Rob Li

Boxing sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Boxing
Reza Mohammadi

Indri Boxer
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Vintage Tattoo Painting Elvis 3
Baard Martinussen

Vintage Tattoo Painting Boxer
Baard Martinussen

FIGHTHING FISH
Adam Lawless

PANDA BOXER
Adam Lawless

the boxing sloth
Adam Lawless

boxing cat
Adam Lawless

The winner
Balazs Solti

Sting like a Butterfly
Artem Pozdniakov

Basquiat Kid
Manasseh Johnson Sr

GhostFighter
Marcel Egger

W D B Creagh, boxer, prohibition message, probably 1920s

Boxing cinema advertisement, Rawtenstall, 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Boxing Instruction
A photograph which shows a group of British WW2 Royal Air Force men receiving boxing instruction. Date: circa 1940s

Music cover, Trilby Waltz, by Theo Bonheur, dedicated to Dorothea Baird Date: 1895

A Young Boxer raises his gloves. Date: circa 1920s

Young Boxer receiving instruction from his Trainer in a gym Date: circa 1920s

Kid Chocolate, Boxer
Eligio Montalvo (1910-1988) the Cuban super featherweight boxer was known by his nicknames Kid Chocolate and The Cuban Bon Bon. Date: circa 1933

Crowds at a Boxing Match
This boxing match between Jack Petersen and Heine Muller at Cardiff attracted 53, 000 spectators, a record attendance for open-air boxing in Great Britain. Date: 1933

Female Boxers
Two female boxers, Battling D'Alal and Cyclone Tamary, at a charity boxing match for women held in Paris. Date: 1933

Tony Canzoneri, Boxer
American boxer Tony Canzoneri (1908-1959) became a three-division world champion when he defeated Light Welterweight champion Jack Kid Berg in April 1931. Date: 1931

Edwin John and sister
Edwin John (1905-1978) had careers both as a professional middleweight boxer and as an artist. Here he is pictured with one of his sisters. Date: 1931

Edwin John
After a brief spell as a middleweight boxer, Edwin John (1905-1978) pursued a career as an artist. Date: 1931

Harry Wills, Boxer
Harry Wills (1889-1958) the heavyweight boxer, who held the title World Colored Heavyweight Champion three times. Although a heavyweight title match with white boxer Jack Dempsey was planned for

Boxing at Brighton
Scenes from a boxing match held at Brighton between Bombardier Billy Wells (1889-1967) and Soldier Jones (1897-1942), also known as John Beaudin. Date: 1925

Dick Smith, Boxer
Dick Smith (1886-1950) the British light heavyweight and heavyweight boxer, with two young competitors at the Stable Lads Annual Tournament. Date: 1925

Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film The Wonder Man
Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film drama The Wonder Man, at the Electric Palace cinema, Littlehampton Date: 1921

Don Welsh and Joe Mercer sparring
Joe Mercer of Everton (R) sparring with Don Welsh of Charlton (L), Army Physical Training sergeant-instructors, watched by Bruton, Davidson, Tremelling, Smith, Taylor Date: 1946

Henry Armstrong and Joe Louis, boxers
Henry Armstrong (1912-1988), also known as Henry Jackson Jr, and Joe Louis (1914-1981), also known as Joseph Louis Barrow

Eric Boon, boxer
Eric Boon (1919-1981) was a British lightweight boxer, also nicknamed Boy Boon and Fen Tiger. At this time he was British Lightweight Champion. Date: 1939

Jack Johnson Black American Boxer in a fighting pose
Johnson was the first black American heavyweight boxing champion. He died in a car crash in 1946. Date: circa 1912

Slender Billy's Boxing Studio. Date: 1841

The Ring, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
MAN364953 The Ring, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Innes, James Dickson (1887-1914); 33.5x43.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Frank Klause, c. 1910-15 (b/w photo)
746411 Frank Klause, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Klaus (1887-1948) was an American boxer of German descent from 1904 to 1918

The boy who didn't care about boxing
Dan Mărășescu

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a
528401 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a Russian battleship. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist

The giant gave the one who was sitting next to him a box on the ear. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492399 The giant gave the one who was sitting next to him a box on the ear. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Skillful Huntsman

Navy Children Boxing, Harris & Ewing, 1933 (b/w photo)
5974398 Navy Children Boxing, Harris & Ewing, 1933 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 18/04/08 - Le sport a la mode - Sport
ICA4862174 Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 18/04/08 - Le sport a la mode - Sport, Chambre des deputes Hemicycle, Boxing - Clemenceau George, Jaures Jean, Briand Aristide

Navy Junior Boxing Championships, Maryland, USA, 1939 (b/w photo)
5974333 Navy Junior Boxing Championships, Maryland, USA, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley Hogan and Donald Fravel, both 6 years old)

Young Boy with Boxing Gloves, 1926 (b/w photo)
5974364 Young Boy with Boxing Gloves, 1926 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Boxer
Jørgen Wicklow

Training
Rawisyah Aditya

Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs
745839 Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs, it was the original form of boxing

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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.