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
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
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.
Thomas King (boxer)
…retired from the ring in 1863, as the Heavyweight Champion of England, following his defeat of the reigning champion Jem Mace and American contender John C. Heenan. King was born on Silver Street, Stepney, East London and at an early age joined the Royal Navy, journeying several times to the coast of Africa. While…
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.