Boxer Collection (page 8)

Corporal John Shaw of the 2nd Life Guards fighting French cuirassiers at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. A large man, he was an obvious target for the enemy

Ancient boxing gloves or caestus
Boxing gloves or caestus, showing ways that Lottatori fighters bound their hands for combat. 1, 2, 3 from the Maffei Museum, and 4, 5 from an ancient urn in St. Stefano church, Piscinola

Henry Pearce, The Game Chicken, boxer
Henry (Hen) Pearce (nickname The Game Chicken), boxer

Boxing match, Jack Johnson v Jess Willard, Havana, Cuba
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, in the world heavyweight title match (in Havana)

Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer
Petty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Danahar or Danaher, boxer
A boxer named Danahar or Danaher (there were several), seen here in what appears to be a turn of the century studio photo with painted backdrop, and a trophy on the right. Date: circa 1900

Charlie Hardcastle, English boxer
Charlie Hardcastle (1894-1960), English featherweight boxer Date: circa 1910s

Freddie Mills fighting Bruce Woodcock at White Cty in 1949
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950

Tom Hickman, boxer, nicknamed The Gasman

Tom Cannon, boxer, nicknamed The Great Gun of Windsor

Roman boxing scene and three types of Cestus

Henry Pearce and John Gully, boxers
Henry (Hen) Pearce (nickname The Game Chicken) and John Gully, boxers

Jem Mace and Sam Langford, boxers of different generations

Bruce Woodcock and Tami Mauriello in boxing match
Bruce Woodcock and Tami Mauriello in a boxing match

Tiger Jack'Smith (James Addis), British heavyweight boxer
Tiger Jack Smith (James Addis) (1875-1931), British heavyweight boxer from Merthyr Tydfil. Addis fought James Gunner Moir for the Heavyweight Championship of England in February 1907

The Boxer, 1933 (oil on canvas)
1195863 The Boxer, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 54.8x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Ticket for boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, 1965. Creator: Unknown
The fight, known as " Ali vs. Liston II" (the pair boxed previously in 1964 in Miami Beach, Florida), was Alis first after changing his name from Cassius Clay

George Foreman pictured with Terry Anderson, they are fighting tomorrow at the London Arena. 24th September 1990

George Foreman vs. Terry Anderson, London Arena, London. George Foreman beat Terry Anderson by KO at 2:59 in round 1 of 10. 25th September 1990

George Foreman pictured in a hotel room. 22nd September 1990

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) training at his Pennsylvanian mountain retreat for his fight against George Foreman in Zaire. 27th August 1974

George Foreman at Heathrow airport, wearing a striped jacket and carrying a shoulder bag. 5th July 1973

George Foreman at London Airport. 16th October 1989

George Foreman at a press conference. 19th September 1990

George Foreman and Joe Frazier at London Airport. 16th October 1989

George Foreman pictured during training ahead of his fight with Terry Anderson on the 25th September. Docklands Arena, London. 20th September 1990

24 year old bachelor Colin Carruthers from Kirkintillock, a keen motor-cycle scrambler, has roared into the big money, £ 629, 801.55

World boxing champion George Foreman pictured outside his training ground at the Farigrounds in Pleasanton, near San Francisco in California for his World Championship fight with Muhammad Ali in

World boxing champion George Foreman trains at the Farigrounds in Pleasanton, near San Francisco in California for his World Championship fight with Muhammad Ali in Zaire in three weeks time

Heavyweight champion of the world, George Foreman in London, where he will stay for a week making personal appearances both in town and the provinces. 12th March 1973

WBA Lightweight Champion Ken Buchanan seen here outside Hollywoods Graumanns Chinese Theatre, taking in the sights of LA during a break in training for his fight against Ruben Navarro

Ken Buchanan and fiancee Carol Burns are smiling... for they found Kens mother, Mrs Catherine Buchanan, very much better than expected when they visited her in Edinburghs Royal Infirmary

A colourful Ken Buchanan complete with Puerto Rican sombrero, dark glasses and World Champions trophy is met by his wife Carol and son Mark at Turnhouse Airport

A new twist to the Highland fling? Ken Buchanan is wearing the tartan...But its his young fans who are leapin about! That outfit should knock em dead when Ken steps off the plane in Los Angeles

Lightweight boxer Ken Buchanan seen here being met by his father and son at Turnhouse Airport 6th July 1974

Left to right, British boxer Terry Downes, singer Helen Shapiro and Sugar Ray Robinson at a Variety Club Luncheon at the Savoy Hotel in London. 11th September 1962

Boxer Glen McEwan at home in Handsworth, Birmingham. Things are looking up for Glen, who earned £ 150 for winning his second professional fight and is planning to go shopping for a carpet

Jimmy Moran, aged 23 years, from Redditch, will be boxing in the George Wimpey Senior ABA Boxing Championships. He is a member of the Longbridge Boxing Club at the Longbridge Sports & Soc Club

Action during the heavyweight world title fight between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton at the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City. 2 8th September 1976

FRANK BRUNO EATING FOOD SERVED BY SYLVIA LAWLESS 10 / 04 / 1986
FRANK BRUNO EATING FOOD SERVED BY SYLVIA LAWLESS 10/04/1986

A Press Conference was held at the Sobell Centre, Islington, London, announcing that John Conteh, Britains former World Light-Heavyweight Champion

American boxer Joe Cokes (left) and John Conteh at the Sobell Centre to promote their upcoming fight. 3rd February 1978

Boxer John Conteh leaves Bow Street Magistrate Court, London today after a driving ban. 6th July 1979

John Conteh gets the Scottish flavour on Parliament Hill Fields today watched by curious young admirers. Conteh is preparing for a race which is 8 and half miles long. 4th September 1978

Boxer John Conteh dancing with Shirley Bassey at her party. 17th July 1979

John Conteh vs Mate Parlov. WBC light-heavyweight title bout at Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Conteh lost a narrow split decision to the Yugoslavian over 15 rounds. (Picture) Fight action

John Anthony Conteh, MBE (born 27 May 1951) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980. He held the WBC light-heavyweight title from 1974 to 1978

John Conteh vs Matthew Saad Muhammad II. For WBC and The Ring light-heavyweight titles, Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States of America. Conteh lost by TKO in round four

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"Boxer: A Tale of Grit, Glory, and Legends" In the world of boxing, there have been many iconic figures who left an indelible mark on the sport. From Billy The Rat Catcher to the Boxer of Quirinal, their stories are as diverse as they come. One legendary encounter that still echoes through time is when Sonny Liston faced off against a young and determined Muhammad Ali. The Beatles themselves couldn't resist clowning around with Cassius Clay at his training camp in Miami Beach just days before this historic bout. The passion for boxing has always transcended boundaries. Englands Glory Matches were celebrated events that united people from all walks of life. It was during one such match that Sugar Ray Robinson showcased his incredible skills, captivating audiences with every punch he threw. Even Rocky Marciano had his fair share of ups and downs in the ring. Downed in the first round by Jersey Joe Walcott during their heavyweight title fight, Marciano's resilience shone through as he fought back to secure victory. But boxing isn't solely a male-dominated realm; women have also made their presence felt throughout history. Take Daniel Mendoza or even the daring woman depicted on Bystander cover 1929 - both defying societal norms and proving that strength knows no gender boundaries. From fives court sparring sessions featuring Randall & Turner to British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941, these glimpses into training routines highlight the dedication required to excel in this demanding sport. And let us not forget about Joe Louis, whose meteoric rise in 1936 captured hearts worldwide. His skillful maneuvers inside the ring earned him admiration and respect from fans across continents. In this captivating world where warriors emerge victorious or fall valiantly trying, boxers become more than mere athletes – they embody determination, courage, and unwavering spirit.