Boxing Collection

Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho)
XJF377272 Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho) by Robineau, Charles Jean (d.c.1787) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster for Englands Glory Matches
Strike out foreign competition by buying Englands Glory Matches: advertisement featuring a boxing match taking place on a ring made of match boxes between British and German pugilists

Jack Johnson on his Racing Motor Car
Arthur John Johnson, better known as Jack Johnson, the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1908. Johnson was the World Heavyweight Champion between 1908 and 1915

Former Boxer Joe Louis pictured at the Pigalle boxing club with
Former Boxer Joe Louis pictured at the Pigalle boxing club, Paris, with young prospect Billy Gray from Walsall 1966

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

Sonny Liston
Photograph showing the American professional boxer Charles L. Sonny Liston (1932-1970) Date: undated

Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster
Illustrated poster of American boxer Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983), promting his match against George Carpenter for the World Heavyweight championship title, July 2, 1921

Brown Hares - boxing in field - Oxon - UK - February
RES-1277 Brown Hares - boxing in field Oxon - UK - February Lepus capensis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Walker Smith, Jr. Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight against Carmen Basilio, 1957

Boxer / Daniel Mendoza
DANIEL MENDOZA 1764 - 1836 English boxer who was the acknowledged English heavyweight champion and who operated a successful boxing school in London

The second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock, 1851 (late 19th or early 20th century). Artist: Pugnis
The second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock, 1851 (late 19th or early 20th century). An illustration from Famous Fights

Brown Hares - boxing in field - Oxon - UK - February
RES-1279 Brown Hares - boxing in field Oxon - UK - February Lepus capensis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Women Boxing 1933
Two women box in a ring, with a referee present

Sport / Boxing / Rules / 1743
The first rules of boxing, published August 16th, 1743

European Brown Hare boxing in spring Norfolk March

Brown Hares boxing in Oxordshire February
RES-1063-C Brown Hares - two boxing Oxfordshire, UK, February 2010 Lepus capensis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fresco of children boxing from Akrotiri, dating from around 1600 BC, island of Santorini (Thira), Cyclades, Greece, Europe

Jem Mace, Boxer
Gypsy Jem Mace (1831 - 1910), English champion and known as the " Father of Modern Boxing"

English Prizefighters
A pair of bruisers slug it out with their bare fists while a genteel crowd watches the action

Famous Faces from the World of Boxing
Mike Tyson, Chris Eubank, Henry Cooper, Frank Bruno, Mohammed Ali, Don King, Barry McGuigan, Amir Khan, Joe Calzaghe, Harry Carpenter, Ricky Hatton - Famous Faces from the World of Boxing

Michaelmas Fair CBR01_01_05
Market Place, Wallingford, Oxfordshire. People looking at the stalls at the Michaelmas Fair in the Market Place. 1895, unknown photographer

British Boxer Freddie Mills - signed postcard from 1941
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950

Rocky Marciano (left) defending his heavyweight title in a fight against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
MARCIANO & CHARLES, 1954. Rocky Marciano (left) defending his heavyweight title in a fight against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, 17 June 1954

Jane Couch & Lucia Rijker
Jane Couch and Lucia Rijker Date: 21 June 2003

Boxing, early 19th century, (1941). Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Boxing, early 19th century, (1941). Bare-knuckle fighting. Illustration which originally appeared in " The National Sports of Great Britain" illustrated by Henry Alken. (London, 1821)

Greek statue, the boxer of Apollonius, 1st century BC
The boxer of Apollonius, a bronze sculpture In the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Rome, 1st century BC

Jack Johnson in a boxing match
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, standing at the ropes in a boxing match with an unidentified opponent

Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman
A woman in a fetching sporty outfit of silky shorts and stockings takes out her frustrations on a punch bag dressed up as a man. Date: 1929

Boxing - Fives Court with Randall & Turner sparring
The interior of Fives Court in Little St. Martins Lane, a popular venue for the Fancy in the heyday of the prize ring, showing Jack Randall and Ned Turner sparring

The English boxing champion Daniel Mendoza (c1763-1836): etching, c1788-95, by James Gillray
BOXING CHAMPION, 1790s. The English boxing champion Daniel Mendoza (c1763-1836): etching, c1788-95, by James Gillray

JOHNSON VS. JEFFRIES, 1910. American boxing poster promoting the championship fight between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries at Reno, Nevada, 4 July 1910

BOXING MATCH, 1941. Match between Lou Nova and Pat Comiskey at Madison Square Garden, New York, 1941

Hares Boxing
USH-49 HARES - boxing Lepus europaeus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sugar Ray Robinson v Randolph Turpin 1951
Sugar Ray Robinson v Randolph Turpin World Middleweight Championship fight, Earls Court London July 1951 Turpin won on points

The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux, September 28, 1811, October 3, 1811. Cribbs second was John Gully and his bottle-holder Joe Ward

Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765668 Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (4th century BC); 89.5 cm; J

George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924
BELLOWS: DEMPSEY, 1924. George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924

European Brown Hare Lepus europaeus boxing in spring Norfolk

National Sporting Club
An impression of a Monday evening at the National Sporting Club, the home of the " noble art". Fair-haired fly weight is Dick Inkles.Key to people in audience, p.78 of

Joe Beckett, British heavyweight boxing champion
Joe Beckett (1892-1965), Heavyweight Boxing Champion of Great Britain, in action

TED KID LEWIS
Ted Kid Lewis (Gershon Mendeloff), British-born World Welterweight Champion in 1915, 1916 and from 1917 - 1919. His nickname was the Aldgate Sphinx

London Boxing 1870
Two fighters slug it out in the gloomy interior of a tent, watched by a small crowd of Londoners who have probably bet on the outcome

Ancient Roman athletes boxing in leather gloves
Ancient Roman athletes boxing wearing a cestus (leather glove) on each hand

Richard Dunn, heavyweight boxer and paratrooper
Richard Dunn, heavyweight boxer 1973

Tom Sayers, champion of England, and his battles

James Figg, Boxer
Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs

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"Boxing: A Timeless Display of Strength, Skill, and Grit" Step into the ring of history as we explore the captivating world of boxing. From iconic figures like Sonny Liston to thrilling matches that defined eras, this sport has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Gazing at a vintage poster for England's Glory Matches, one can almost hear the roar of the crowd and feel the electric atmosphere. The legendary Sugar Ray Robinson, his fists clenched with determination during a seventh-round fight, embodies the essence - unwavering resilience in the face of adversity. But boxing is not just about famous names; it is also about celebrating local heroes. English prizefighters have long captivated audiences with their raw talent and unyielding spirit. Just like brown hares gracefully sparring in an Oxon field, these pugilists showcase their agility and finesse within the squared circle. Looking back through time reveals how deeply rooted boxing is in our culture. Jack Dempsey's powerful presence on a vintage poster transports us to an era where passion overflowed from every punch thrown. Even women were not exempt from stepping into this male-dominated arena; a photograph capturing female boxers in 1933 showcases their courage and determination to break barriers. Delving further into history brings us face-to-face with trailblazers such as Daniel Mendoza and Jem Mace - pioneers who paved the way for future generations by showcasing their skills inside those four ropes. It seems that even society couldn't resist being drawn towards this exhilarating sport. As depicted on a Bystander cover from 1929, we witness a woman tirelessly training her body to withstand any challenge that comes her way – defying societal norms while embracing her passion for boxing.