British Champion Collection

1938: A Year of British and Welsh Boxing Greatness 🥊 Jack Petersen, Johnny King, Eric Boon, Jimmy Walsh, Jock McAvoy, Len Harvey, Ben Foord, Tommy Farr, Jim Driscoll

British Champion Collection: Jack Petersen, Welsh boxer, 1938

Jack Petersen, Welsh boxer, 1938. In 1932 Petersen (1911-1990) won the British light-heavyweight championship by defeating Harry Crossley on points

British Champion Collection: Bombardier Wells, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Bombardier Wells, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bombardier Wells, 1912. Shows Bombardier Billy (William Thomas) Wells, English boxer, preparing in Rye, N.Y., for fight with Al Panzer.

British Champion Collection: Matt Wells, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Matt Wells, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Matt Wells, between c1910 and c1915. Shows welterweight boxer Matthew "Matt" Wells (1886-1953).

British Champion Collection: Johnny King, British boxer, 1938

Johnny King, British boxer, 1938. Johnny King (1912-1963) fought a remarkable 225 times at flyweight and later, bantamweight, winning 149 times with 49 losses and 14 draws

British Champion Collection: Eric Boon, British boxer, 1938

Eric Boon, British boxer, 1938. Born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, Boon (1919-1981) was known as Boy Boon or the Fen Tiger

British Champion Collection: Jimmy Walsh, British boxer, 1938

Jimmy Walsh, British boxer, 1938. A lightweight, Walsh (1913-1964) fought 91 times during his career, with 68 wins, 20 losses, 2 draws and 1 no contest

British Champion Collection: Jock McAvoy, British boxer, 1938

Jock McAvoy, British boxer, 1938. Born Joseph Patrick Bamford, McAvoy (1908-1971) changed his name in order to hide the fact he was boxing from his mother

British Champion Collection: Len Harvey, British boxer, 1938

Len Harvey, British boxer, 1938. A Cornishman, Harvey (1907-1976) fought at every weight division, beginning at flyweight at the age of 12

British Champion Collection: Ben Foord, South African boxer, 1938

Ben Foord, South African boxer, 1938. A heavyweight, Foord (1913-1942) fought 59 times, with 40 wins, 15 losses and 4 draws

British Champion Collection: Tommy Farr, Welsh boxer, 1938

Tommy Farr, Welsh boxer, 1938. Born in South Wales and nicknamed the Tonypandy Terror, Farr (1913-1986) became British and Empire champion in 1937

British Champion Collection: Dave Crowley, British boxer, 1938

Dave Crowley, British boxer, 1938. Crowley (1910-1974) fought unsuccessfully for the World Featherweight Championship in 1936, losing by a knockout to Americas Mile Belloise

British Champion Collection: Jack Kid Berg, English boxer, 1938

Jack Kid Berg, English boxer, 1938. Born Judah Bergman in Stepney in Londons East End, Jack Kid Berg (1909-1991) won the world light-welterweight championship in 1930 when he defeated American

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1938: A Year of British and Welsh Boxing Greatness 🥊 Jack Petersen, Johnny King, Eric Boon, Jimmy Walsh, Jock McAvoy, Len Harvey, Ben Foord, Tommy Farr, Jim Driscoll, Dave Crowley, and Jack Kid Berg were some of the most notable boxers of the year, hailing from both Britain and Wales. Their battles in the ring were a testament to their skill, determination, and grit. Petersen, a British boxer, made history by becoming the first boxer to win the European featherweight title twice. Meanwhile, Welsh boxers like Johnny King, Eric Boon, Jimmy Walsh, Jock McAvoy, Len Harvey, Tommy Farr, and Jim Driscoll, dominated the welterweight and heavyweight divisions. Across the sea, Ben Foord represented South Africa with pride, while Dave Crowley and Jack Kid Berg added to the rich tapestry of British boxing. Their bouts were a spectacle to behold, drawing crowds and captivating audiences with their raw power, agility, and heart. As we look back on this momentous year, we are reminded of the enduring legacy of these champions and the indomitable spirit of boxing that continues to inspire generations.