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Boxing match, Wolgast versus Murphy 1913 Stock Photo

RM2D89F2C–Boxing match, Wolgast versus Murphy 1913

Two young men posing, wearing boxing gloves, outside of their dugout log cabin in the woods. Probably c.1890s. Another man sits on the cabin's roof, watching. Unknown people and location. To see my related vintage images, Search: Prestor vintage sport Stock Photo

RF2B1AGG9–Two young men posing, wearing boxing gloves, outside of their dugout log cabin in the woods. Probably c.1890s. Another man sits on the cabin's roof, watching. Unknown people and location. To see my related vintage images, Search: Prestor vintage sport

Boxing match, Wolgast Adolph, falling, 16th round Stock Photo

RM2D89F12–Boxing match, Wolgast Adolph, falling, 16th round

Bob Fitzsimmons - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history - late 1800's Stock Photo

RF2HJ0YB7–Bob Fitzsimmons - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history - late 1800's

Vintage portrait photo of American boxer Joe Choynski (1868 - 1943) - a leading heavyweight fighter of the late 19th and early 20th century. Stock Photo

RMF3ADAT–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer Joe Choynski (1868 - 1943) - a leading heavyweight fighter of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Engraving of a preacher speaking to a crowd gathered at a carnival side show, circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2J25AGC–Engraving of a preacher speaking to a crowd gathered at a carnival side show, circa 1890

Vintage photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring. Stock Photo

RMEK1K9G–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF7BE1Y–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF7B7GP–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring. Stock Photo

RMF7A6C3–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF7B682–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

Boxing - Round 10: Wolgast-Ritchie, Wolgast in a bad way Stock Photo

RM2D89F1Y–Boxing - Round 10: Wolgast-Ritchie, Wolgast in a bad way

RMF7BBD7–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF79P8E–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF79KJA–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF81F7P–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

RMF7BBNN–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897. Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', 'Pompadour Jim' and 'Handsome Jim', is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Modern Boxing' because of the scientific techniques he brought to the ring.

Vintage portrait photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time. Stock Photo

RMF4M2TC–Vintage portrait photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

Vintage photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time. Stock Photo

RMF4M9KB–Vintage photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

RMF4MAB8–Vintage photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

RMF4H0B8–Vintage photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

RMF4GWX1–Vintage portrait photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

RMF4GXM5–Vintage photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

RMF44DA0–Vintage portrait photo of heavyweight boxer 'Sailor' Tom Sharkey (1873 - 1953). Sharkey, born in Dundalk, Ireland, ran away from home at a young age and went to sea as a cabin boy, eventually arriving in New York City in 1892 and joining the US Navy. He began his boxing career after being deployed to Hawaii and went on to have more than 50 bouts - fighting some of the great champions of the era including Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. Despite never winning the world heavyweight crown Sharkey is generally regarded as one of the great fighters of his time.

Vintage photo of former World Heavyweight Boxing Champions Bob Fitzsimmons (left) and James J Corbett (right) chatting to each other. Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) won the world title from Corbett (1866 - 1933) in their famous battle on March 17 1897 in Carson City, Nevada. The bout, billed as the 'Fight of the Century', took place in front of around 5,000 spectators and Fitzsimmons, the challenger, won by KO in the 14th round after hitting champion Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', with his famous 'solar plexus punch'. The two men were not always on friendly terms outside of the ring. Stock Photo

RMF77AYD–Vintage photo of former World Heavyweight Boxing Champions Bob Fitzsimmons (left) and James J Corbett (right) chatting to each other. Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) won the world title from Corbett (1866 - 1933) in their famous battle on March 17 1897 in Carson City, Nevada. The bout, billed as the 'Fight of the Century', took place in front of around 5,000 spectators and Fitzsimmons, the challenger, won by KO in the 14th round after hitting champion Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', with his famous 'solar plexus punch'. The two men were not always on friendly terms outside of the ring.

Vintage newspaper portrait of George Siler (1846 - 1908) - one of the most well-known and respected boxing referees of the late 19th and early 20th century. Siler refereed more than 200 bouts during the 1890s and early 1900s, including many world title fights involving famous fighters of the era such as Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Corbett, Jim Jeffries, Joe Gans and Battling Nelson. He was also a sports writer for the Chicago Times, Chicago Globe and Chicago Tribune. Portrait circa 1901. Stock Photo

RMF31983–Vintage newspaper portrait of George Siler (1846 - 1908) - one of the most well-known and respected boxing referees of the late 19th and early 20th century. Siler refereed more than 200 bouts during the 1890s and early 1900s, including many world title fights involving famous fighters of the era such as Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Corbett, Jim Jeffries, Joe Gans and Battling Nelson. He was also a sports writer for the Chicago Times, Chicago Globe and Chicago Tribune. Portrait circa 1901.

RMF31A78–Vintage newspaper portrait of George Siler (1846 - 1908) - one of the most well-known and respected boxing referees of the late 19th and early 20th century. Siler refereed more than 200 bouts during the 1890s and early 1900s, including many world title fights involving famous fighters of the era such as Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Corbett, Jim Jeffries, Joe Gans and Battling Nelson. He was also a sports writer for the Chicago Times, Chicago Globe and Chicago Tribune. Portrait circa 1897.

Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal. Stock Photo

RMF34ME0–Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal.

RMF3BBX1–Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal.

RMF3AFX2–Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal.

RMF3C94P–Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal.

RMF34NHR–Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal.

RMF3AMTN–Vintage newspaper portrait of Irish-American boxer 'Nonpareil' Jack Dempsey (1862 - 1895) - often rated as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in history. Dempsey (real name John Edward Kelly) arrived in New York from Ireland as a child and worked in a barrel factory before turning his hand to wrestling and boxing in 1883. He rose to become American and World Middleweight Champion and his reputation for being unbeatable earned him the nickname 'Nonpareil' as he was considered to be without equal.

Vintage photo of American boxer 'Terrible' Terry McGovern (1880 - 1918) - winner of both the bantamweight and featherweight world titles. McGovern, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is considered to be one of the greatest featherweights and hardest punchers of all time. Stock Photo

RMF30P10–Vintage photo of American boxer 'Terrible' Terry McGovern (1880 - 1918) - winner of both the bantamweight and featherweight world titles. McGovern, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is considered to be one of the greatest featherweights and hardest punchers of all time.

RMF2W06K–Vintage photo of American boxer 'Terrible' Terry McGovern (1880 - 1918) - winner of both the bantamweight and featherweight world titles. McGovern, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is considered to be one of the greatest featherweights and hardest punchers of all time.

RMF324DN–Vintage photo of American boxer 'Terrible' Terry McGovern (1880 - 1918) - winner of both the bantamweight and featherweight world titles. McGovern, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is considered to be one of the greatest featherweights and hardest punchers of all time.

Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round. Stock Photo

RMFA0KHB–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

Vintage photo of Minnesota Governor Adolph Olson Eberhart (left) and boxer James J Jeffries (right) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Stock Photo

RMF9KRMN–Vintage photo of Minnesota Governor Adolph Olson Eberhart (left) and boxer James J Jeffries (right) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905.

Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round. Stock Photo

RMF9DJCM–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMFA42DT–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMF9E0CP–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMFA3NBT–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMF9M6HE–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMFA1YTA–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMFADJRX–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMF9WMX5–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMFA7CCA–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMF9EK5B–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMFAF67R–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

RMF9MFDH–Vintage portrait photo of American boxer James J Jeffries - World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Jeffries (1875 - 1953), nicknamed 'The Boilermaker', won the world title by knocking out defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, and defended the crown several times before retiring undefeated in 1905. He made a comeback in the so-called 'Fight of the Century' against Jack Johnson, the first black World Heavyweight Champion, at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910, but was soundly beaten and the bout was stopped in the 15th round.

Vintage photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history. Stock Photo

RMF88EX7–Vintage photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history.

Vintage portrait photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history. Stock Photo

RMF86CWW–Vintage portrait photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history.

RMF89R2W–Vintage portrait photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history.

RMF8B6T4–Vintage portrait photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history.

RMF8BWHK–Vintage portrait photo of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917) - World Heavyweight Champion from 1897 to 1899 and the first triple weight world champion in history.

Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries being introduced to the crowd prior to the famous “Fight of the Century” with Jack Johnson for the World Heavyweight Championship. The bout took place at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910 and Jeffries was soundly beaten – the fight was stopped in the 15th round after Jeffries was knocked down for the first time in his career. The previously undefeated Jeffries (1875 – 1953), nicknamed “The Boilermaker”, had come out of retirement for the fight, having previously held the world heavyweight crown from 1899 to 1905. Stock Photo

RMFA9KPY–Vintage photo of American boxer James J Jeffries being introduced to the crowd prior to the famous “Fight of the Century” with Jack Johnson for the World Heavyweight Championship. The bout took place at Reno, Nevada, on July 4 1910 and Jeffries was soundly beaten – the fight was stopped in the 15th round after Jeffries was knocked down for the first time in his career. The previously undefeated Jeffries (1875 – 1953), nicknamed “The Boilermaker”, had come out of retirement for the fight, having previously held the world heavyweight crown from 1899 to 1905.

Vintage photo of boxers Samuel Berger (left) and James J Jeffries (right) - Berger was the 1904 Olympic Heavyweight Champion and Jeffries was World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905. Stock Photo

RMFA1NFJ–Vintage photo of boxers Samuel Berger (left) and James J Jeffries (right) - Berger was the 1904 Olympic Heavyweight Champion and Jeffries was World Heavyweight Champion from 1899 to 1905.

Vintage photo of the famous fight for the World Heavyweight Championship between boxers James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) and Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917). The bout, billed as the 'Fight of the Century', took place on March 17 1897 in front of around 5,000 spectators in Carson City, Nevada. Fitzsimmons, the challenger, won by KO in the 14th round after hitting champion Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', with his famous 'solar plexus punch'. Stock Photo

RMF76JF7–Vintage photo of the famous fight for the World Heavyweight Championship between boxers James J Corbett (1866 - 1933) and Bob Fitzsimmons (1863 - 1917). The bout, billed as the 'Fight of the Century', took place on March 17 1897 in front of around 5,000 spectators in Carson City, Nevada. Fitzsimmons, the challenger, won by KO in the 14th round after hitting champion Corbett, nicknamed 'Gentleman Jim', with his famous 'solar plexus punch'.

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