One of the longest #Bareknuckle fights to ever take place in the London #PrizeRing was between Jack Hannan & Johnny Walker on #Chesterford Common near #Littlebury, #Essex on 2April1839. Hannan (Seconded by Harry Holt) defeated Walker (Seconded by Dick Curtis) in 3hr48min.
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In 1828 the ‘Fair Play Club’ became the governing body of the #London #PrizeRing with power to employ ‘Regulators’ to keep the integrity of the Ring. #Regulators were paid a Half Guinea & armed with Whips to stop spectators from invading the Ring or disrupting fights
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Jack O’Donnel was born in Ireland 1784. His 1st fight was in 1802 before a burglary conviction in 1806 saw him Transported for 7yrs. After returning from the Colony his last #PrizeRing fight was with Holt in 1818. Little is known of his latter life. (6win3loss)
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Joe Parish fought 7x in the #PrizeRing 3win4loss, his first organised fight was with Holt in 1816. In 1818 he spent time in the Marshalsea Prison for Assault & in 1833 he was convicted of Stealing & Transported to Australia for 7yrs. He died in #Sydney a free man in 1851 aged 63
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Between 1816 & 1820 Harry HOLT moved back to #Lambeth/#Brixton & fought 6x in the #PrizeRing 1win5Loss.
Although he was described as one of the most scientific boxers of his day, it was noted that his punch wasn’t hard enough to take the fight out of his opponents.
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‘Gentleman’ John Jackson was Champion of England from 1795 until he retired in 1800 handing the title to Jem Belcher. A Builder by trade he was introduced to the #PrizeRing by Colonel Henry Hervey Aston a first-class cricketer, amateur pugilist & military man with a penchant for duelling (killed in a duel 1798)
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22Jul1825 2 days after Jem Ward’s victory over Cannon, Harry HOLT holds a Benefit at the Fives Court where he presents Jem Ward with a ‘Prize Belt’ recognising him as ‘The #British Champion.’ As Manager of the #PrizeRing Harry HOLT organises & pays for ‘The Belt’ to be made.
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Jem Ward was backed by Mr Novell in his defeat of Tom Cannon who was backed by Mr Joseph ‘Pea Green’ Hayne. Hayne (pic) expressed doubt over the outcome & after he settled his bets he declared his involvement in the #PrizeRing was over. The loss of Hayne’s financial backing was devastating for #Prizefighting.
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7Jul1825 After making a speech for the injured Gypsy Cooper at a Benefit Harry HOLT is for the first time referred to as ‘the Cicero of the Ring’ a designation identifying him as Manager of the #London #PrizeRing taking over from well respected ‘Commander-in-Chief’ John Jackson.
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During the second half of 1824 John Jackson distances himself almost completely from the #PrizeRing & by Mid 1825 Harry HOLT had become manager of the #LondonPrizeRing & is referred to as, ‘the Cicero of the Ring’
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The Champion of #England from 1795-1800 & a founding member of the Pugilistic Club in 1814, ‘Gentleman’ John Jackson was a leading figure in the #LondonPrizeRing. Jackson managed the #PrizeRing for over a decade & was referred to as the ‘Commander-in-Chief’ of the Pugilistic Corps.
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Tom Shelton first entered the #London #PrizeRing aged 25 with a win against an Irishman named Fitzgerald in 1812. He fought 11 #Prizefights 6wins & 5loss. Notably his losses were to the greats Bill Richmond, Harry Harmer, Tom Oliver, Gypsy Cooper & Big Brown. His fighting weight was 12st 7lbs (79kg)
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#OTD 26May1825
Champion of England Tom Spring holds a Sparring Benefit at the Fives Court where he officially retires from the #PrizeRing leaving the Championship title up for grabs. Spring leaves #London & takes the lease of the Booth Hall in #Hereford where he stays until 1828.
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#OTD 22May1829
After failing to produce £200 in Stake Money entrusted to him, Pierce Egan is sued by Young Dutch Sam & forced to auction off all his possessions. Egan is financially ruined & his bond with the #PrizeRing irreparably broken.
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#OTD 22May1814
The Pugilistic Club (P.C.) is formally established with its 1st public dinner at the Thatched House Tavern 74 St James’s St #Westminster. The P.C. was created to structure the #London #PrizeRing in an attempt to remove corruption.
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#OTD 20May1825
In his 1st #PrizeRing fight Jonathan Bissell ‘Young Gas’ defeats Tom Gaynor in 72rds & 1hr30min at #Epsom Races. Young Gas Seconded by Harry HOLT & Dick Curtis, Gaynor by Tom Oliver & Jem Ward.
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#OTD 18May1822
The Champion of #England, Tom Cribb holds a Sparring Benefit at the Fives Court where he formally retires from the #PrizeRing handing the Championship to Tom Spring.
Tom Cribb was Champion of England from 1808-1822 🏴🥊
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