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Poster Print : Boxing at Wembley Stadium 1924 EPW011412
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Boxing at Wembley Stadium 1924 EPW011412
The first ever boxing match at Wembley Stadium, London on 9th August 1924. This was a light heavyweight contest between " Basking" Jack Bloomfield and Tommy Gibbons. The undercard included a heavyweight contest between Phil Scott and Andre Anderson (won by Scott). Bloomfield, from Islington had been British Light Heavyweight champion since 1922, shortly after moving up from Middleweight. Gibbons, from Minnesota, had recently lost the World Heavyweight title to Jack Dempsey in 1923. Although he was coming towards the end of his career he was still a formidable opponent, losing only four times in over a hundred bouts. Gibbons won by a knockout in the third round and Bloomfield never fought again. Gibbons retired the following year after his fourth defeat. The promoter was bankrupted after struggling to meet Gibbons financial demands. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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Media ID 1477839
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Boxing at Wembley Stadium 1924" (EPW011412) by Aerofilms, an exclusive addition to our collection from Historic England. Witness history in the making with this captivating image of the first-ever boxing match held at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London on August 9, 1924. Featuring a thrilling light heavyweight contest between "Basking" Jack Bloomfield and Tommy Gibbons, this poster print is a must-have for boxing enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Relive the excitement of this pivotal moment in sports history and add a touch of vintage charm to your space. Order yours today!
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.9cm x 42cm (20.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the historic moment of the first-ever boxing match at Wembley Stadium in London on 9th August 1924. The atmosphere is electric as spectators eagerly await the light heavyweight contest between "Basking". Jack Bloomfield and Tommy Gibbons. Both fighters exude confidence and determination, ready to leave their mark in boxing history. The undercard adds an extra layer of excitement, featuring a heavyweight bout between Phil Scott and Andre Anderson, which was won by Scott. As the crowd anticipates these thrilling matches, they are unaware of the dramatic turn of events that will unfold. Bloomfield, hailing from Islington and holding the British Light Heavyweight champion title since 1922, faces off against Gibbons from Minnesota. Despite being towards the end of his career, Gibbons remains a formidable opponent with only four losses out of over a hundred fights. In a shocking twist, Gibbons delivers a knockout blow in the third round, leaving Bloomfield unable to continue his boxing career ever again. This defeat marks an abrupt end for both fighters as Gibbons retires just one year later after suffering his fourth loss. Behind this iconic event lies tales of financial struggle as the promoter faced bankruptcy due to difficulties meeting Gibbon's financial demands. Nevertheless, this photograph immortalizes not only an extraordinary sporting moment but also showcases Wembley Stadium's rich history as a venue for legendary athletic encounters. (Photo credit: Aerofilms Collection - Historic England)
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