Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion Of England : His Life And Pugilistic Career (1866) (Hardcover)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion of England: His Life and Pugilistic Career is a book written by Henry Downes Miles in 1866. The book is a biography of Tom Sayers, who was a famous English bare-knuckle boxer in the mid-19th century. The book covers Sayers' life, from his childhood in Brighton to his rise to fame as a champion boxer. It also details his many fights, including his most famous bout against John C. Heenan in 1860, which was the first international boxing match to be held. The book provides a comprehensive account of Sayers' career, including his victories and defeats, as well as his personal life and relationships. Overall, Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion of England is a fascinating look at one of the most legendary figures in the history of boxing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.