Illegal 1860 Sayers vs. Heenan Bare-Knuckle World Title Fight That Changed Boxing

Описание: On April 17, 1860, in a secret field near Farnborough, England, English champion Tom Sayers and American John C. Heenan battled for 2 hours and 27 minutes in a brutal bare-knuckle contest—recognized as boxing’s first world title bout. With 42 rounds, a crowd of 12,000, and police intervention, the fight ended in a dramatic draw and marked the end of an era for bare-knuckle boxing. Discover the incredible story, the fighters’ backgrounds, why the bout was illegal, and how this legendary showdown paved the way for modern boxing.
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