Tom Sayers - fought John C. Heenan to a draw
Item #: 23352
Click on an image to enlarge
Tom Sayers (15 or 25
May 1826 – 8 November 1865) was an English bare knuckle prize
fighter. There were no formal weight divisions at the time, and although Sayers
was only five feet eight inches tall and never weighed much more than 150
pounds, he frequently fought much bigger men. In a career which lasted from
1849 until 1860, he lost only one of sixteen bouts. He was recognized as
heavyweight champion of England between 1857, when he defeated William
Perry (the "Tipton Slasher") and his retirement in 1860. His
lasting fame depended exclusively on his final contest, when he faced American
champion John C. Heenan in a battle which was widely considered to be
boxing's first world championship. It ended in chaos when the spectators
invaded the ring, and the referee finally declared a draw. Paper mount measures 4” X 6 ¼”.
Shipping Weight:
0.25 lb
$75.00 USD
We are currently not accepting orders on-line. If you would like to purchase this item please email medhurstmd@aol.com or give a call 913-851-8462