Clenched Fists Collection

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Sleeping under Difficulties...1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Sleeping under Difficulties, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Sketches of our Special Artists

The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Creator: Harold Robert Millar
The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, styled Khalifat al-Mahdi (usually rendered as Khalifa')

Comment! encore une caricature sur nous.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment! encore une caricature sur nous.. 1844. Comment! encore une caricature sur nous, ce matin, dans le Charivari!...ah! jour de ma vie! J'espere bien que cette fois c'est la derniere

Front page of Boxiana magazine, 1812 (litho)
PNP379609 Front page of Boxiana magazine, 1812 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: series of volumes of boxing articles written by Pierce Egan;)

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
PNP379620 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1866-1933)

Jem Mace (litho)
PNP379612 Jem Mace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jem Mace (1831-1910) last world champion under London Prize Ring rules;

John Heenan v. Tom Sayers, 17th April, 1860 (colour litho)
PNP379176 John Heenan v. Tom Sayers, 17th April, 1860 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heenan (1833-73) and Sayers (1826-65)

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
3617850 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James John Corbettm known as Gentleman Jim (1866-1933)

The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v
PNP379195 The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v. Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi (colour litho) by American School

Tom Hyer (litho)
PNP379622 Tom Hyer (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Hyer (1819-64) first American heavyweight champion; ); Peter Newark Pictures; American

Jake Kilrain (litho)
PNP379613 Jake Kilrain (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jake Kilrain (1859-1937) prominent American prizefighter; ); Peter Newark Pictures; English

The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho)
PNP379187 The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho) by Kemble, Ernest (fl.1883); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Jack Slack (litho)
PNP379608 Jack Slack (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwich butcher turned champion prizefighter of England)

John Morrissey, from a contemporary print (colour litho)
PNP379605 John Morrissey, from a contemporary print (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John L. Sullivan (b / w photo)
PNP379621 John L. Sullivan (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Sullivan)

James J. Corbett (litho)
PNP379619 James J. Corbett (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1866-1933) world heavyweight champion from 1892-97;

The Nuptial Bower with the Evil-One peeping at the Charms of Eden
NCO191216 The Nuptial Bower with the Evil-One peeping at the Charms of Eden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The battle for pants, Pieter Serwouters, 1607

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"Clenched Fists: A Glimpse into the Intensity of Boxing Throughout History" Step back in time and witness the raw power and determination that defined boxing's golden era. From the front page of Boxiana magazine in 1812, lithographs capturing iconic moments to black and white photographs freezing intense bouts, they have always been at the heart of this sport. In 1894, James J. Corbett's b/w photo showcases his unwavering focus as he prepares for battle. The lithograph of Jem Mace reminds us of a bygone era when fighters relied solely on their fists to conquer opponents. The color litho depicting John Heenan v. Tom Sayers from April 17th, 1860 transports us to a historic clash where clenched fists determined glory. Another b/w photo captures Corbett once again in 1894, showcasing his unyielding spirit. Relive the last bare-knuckle championship fight in 1889 between John L. Sullivan and Tom Hyer through an evocative lithograph - two warriors with clenched fists ready to leave it all in the ring. Jake Kilrain's litho echoes their intensity as he too enters the fray. "The Champion, " published by Currier & Ives in 1883, immortalizes boxing legends with vibrant colors - reminding us that behind every champion lies a pair of fierce clenched fists. Jack Slack's litho further emphasizes this notion while paying homage to another formidable fighter. John Morrissey's contemporary print takes us back even further with its vivid colors - a testament to how long these they have captivated audiences throughout history. And finally, John L. Sullivan's b/w photo serves as a reminder that even after years of fighting battles both inside and outside the ring, those powerful hands remain eternally symbolic. Clenched fists tell stories untold; they embody the strength, resilience, and unwavering determination that define boxing.