James Figg, first pugilistic champion of England
James Figg, first pugilistic champion of England
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Record No
289103
Title
James Figg, first pugilistic champion of England
Description
James Figg (1684-1734) is widely regarded as first English bare-knuckle boxing champion, reigning from 1719 to 1730. He was also an expert at wrestling, and fighting with swords and cudgels. He was a popular performer in fairs, such as the Southwark Fair. He popularised sparring as a public entertainment and taught his skills to wealthy aristocrats at the academy that he established. Figg's Amphitheatre or Great House was followed by others in the same area. He was buried at St Marylebone parish church on 11 December 1734.
Section
London Metropolitan Archives
Collection
LCC Portraits
Artist
Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Notes
P1198
Medium
reproduction
Picture type
reproduction
Catalogue No
SC_PT_02_F_31
Subjects
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