John C. Heenan
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John Camel Heenan, also known as the Benicia Boy, was an American bare-knuckle prize fighter. Though highly regarded, he had only three formal fights in his career, losing two and drawing one.
Heenan, circa 1863
Benicia's state capitol was constructed during John Heenan's time there.
John Morrissey, the first opponent of John Heenan
The Sayers–Heenan fight as depicted by ex-boxer Jem Ward.
Thomas King (boxer)
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Tom King also known as "The Fighting Sailor" was an English boxer who fought both bare-knuckle and with gloves. Strong, fast, and durable he was a skilled pugilist. One of his quirkier pre-fight ritua
John C. Heenan
…Boy came home to a hero's welcome, but later returned to England, where he had just one more fight, losing controversially to new British champion Tom King. Heenan died at Green River Station, Wyoming Territory in October 1873, and is buried at St Agnes Cemetery in Menands, near Albany, New York. John Camel…
Tom King Photograph
Drawing of King
King shot a right to Mace's left eye in the 20th, causing a knockdown, Nov, 1862
Jem Mace