Boxing Collection (page 6)

Tony Canzoneri, Boxer
American boxer Tony Canzoneri (1908-1959) became a three-division world champion when he defeated Light Welterweight champion Jack Kid Berg in April 1931. Date: 1931

Edwin John and sister
Edwin John (1905-1978) had careers both as a professional middleweight boxer and as an artist. Here he is pictured with one of his sisters. Date: 1931

Edwin John
After a brief spell as a middleweight boxer, Edwin John (1905-1978) pursued a career as an artist. Date: 1931

Harry Wills, Boxer
Harry Wills (1889-1958) the heavyweight boxer, who held the title World Colored Heavyweight Champion three times. Although a heavyweight title match with white boxer Jack Dempsey was planned for

Boxing at Brighton
Scenes from a boxing match held at Brighton between Bombardier Billy Wells (1889-1967) and Soldier Jones (1897-1942), also known as John Beaudin. Date: 1925

Dick Smith, Boxer
Dick Smith (1886-1950) the British light heavyweight and heavyweight boxer, with two young competitors at the Stable Lads Annual Tournament. Date: 1925

Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film The Wonder Man
Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film drama The Wonder Man, at the Electric Palace cinema, Littlehampton Date: 1921

Don Welsh and Joe Mercer sparring
Joe Mercer of Everton (R) sparring with Don Welsh of Charlton (L), Army Physical Training sergeant-instructors, watched by Bruton, Davidson, Tremelling, Smith, Taylor Date: 1946

Henry Armstrong and Joe Louis, boxers
Henry Armstrong (1912-1988), also known as Henry Jackson Jr, and Joe Louis (1914-1981), also known as Joseph Louis Barrow

Eric Boon, boxer
Eric Boon (1919-1981) was a British lightweight boxer, also nicknamed Boy Boon and Fen Tiger. At this time he was British Lightweight Champion. Date: 1939

Jack Johnson Black American Boxer in a fighting pose
Johnson was the first black American heavyweight boxing champion. He died in a car crash in 1946. Date: circa 1912

Slender Billy's Boxing Studio. Date: 1841

The Ring, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
MAN364953 The Ring, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Innes, James Dickson (1887-1914); 33.5x43.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Frank Klause, c. 1910-15 (b/w photo)
746411 Frank Klause, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Klaus (1887-1948) was an American boxer of German descent from 1904 to 1918

The boy who didn't care about boxing
Dan Mărășescu

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a
528401 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a Russian battleship. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist

The giant gave the one who was sitting next to him a box on the ear. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492399 The giant gave the one who was sitting next to him a box on the ear. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Skillful Huntsman

Navy Children Boxing, Harris & Ewing, 1933 (b/w photo)
5974398 Navy Children Boxing, Harris & Ewing, 1933 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 18/04/08 - Le sport a la mode - Sport
ICA4862174 Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 18/04/08 - Le sport a la mode - Sport, Chambre des deputes Hemicycle, Boxing - Clemenceau George, Jaures Jean, Briand Aristide

Navy Junior Boxing Championships, Maryland, USA, 1939 (b/w photo)
5974333 Navy Junior Boxing Championships, Maryland, USA, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley Hogan and Donald Fravel, both 6 years old)

Young Boy with Boxing Gloves, 1926 (b/w photo)
5974364 Young Boy with Boxing Gloves, 1926 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Boxer
Jørgen Wicklow

Training
Rawisyah Aditya

Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs
745839 Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs, it was the original form of boxing

Boxing Scene - Engraving by William Nicholson (1872-1949) for calendars: November 1898
LSE4077764 Boxing Scene - Engraving by William Nicholson (1872-1949) for calendars: November 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Boxing boy
Zeqiang Wang

Boxing boy in Cuba
Zeqiang Wang

The lady boxer
Rawisyah Aditya

Practice makes perfect!
Ali Khataw

Ewelll
Piotr Leczkowski

Lady Fighter
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Portrait of lady boxer
Rawisyah Aditya

Joseph Coburn, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Coburn, between 1855 and 1865. [Irish-American boxer]

Attack & Avoid
Molly Fu

Muhammad Ali at the piano
Muhammad Ali plays a tune on the piano to impress the media at a press conference which was held at the Piccadilly Hotel, London, after his world heavy-weight title fight with Henry Cooper 1966

The Fun Journal, 1901_5_4 - Illustration by Charles Leandre (1862-1934): Sport, Boxing
ICA4945743 The Fun Journal, 1901_5_4 - Illustration by Charles Leandre (1862-1934): Sport, Boxing by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); (add.info.: The Fun Journal)

Boys fighting (coloured engraving)
5198803 Boys fighting (coloured engraving) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys fighting. Unidentified print.); © Look and Learn

A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch (engraving)
5210936 A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch)

The boxing kangaroo at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho)
6014229 The boxing kangaroo at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boxing kangaroo at the Royal Aquarium, London)

Boxing wrestling in Paris in "Le Petite Journal"1899
LSE4077631 Boxing wrestling in Paris in " Le Petite Journal" 1899 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Etruscan boxers - engraving from "Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli dell Universo
XEE4155467 Etruscan boxers - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli dell Universo. Ovvero Storia del governo, delle leggi, della milizia

Art of ancient greece: group of leagros - boxing fight. Amphora has last quarter collar of the 6th century with black
JLJ4666698 Art of ancient greece: group of leagros - boxing fight. Amphora has last quarter collar of the 6th century with black figures

boxing
Jan Slotboom

Young Cassius Clay scores with a left against the veteran Archie Moore in the first round of the fight in Los Angeles
CH419566 Young Cassius Clay scores with a left against the veteran Archie Moore in the first round of the fight in Los Angeles, 15th November 1962 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Two male Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) fighting and sparing over territory at a snow covered lek, Vasterbotten, Sweden. April

The fight in the school grounds
LLM456238 The fight in the school grounds by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight in the school grounds)

Attack and Defense
Steven Zhou

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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.