02490cam a22003013u 4500 64111 UtSlPG 20260610134457.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Miles, Henry Downes, 1806-1889 Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 3 (of 3) : Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers, With Authentic Portraits, Personal Anecdotes, and Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the Prize Ring, Forming a Complete History of the Ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-40, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-22 Carol Brown, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 3" by Henry Downes Miles is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume provides a detailed examination of British boxing, focusing on significant pugilists and their battles, extending from the era of Bendigo in 1835 to the championship fight in December 1863. It explores the lives, fights, and legacies of notable boxers, capturing the evolution of the sport and its cultural significance during the time. At the start of this volume, the author introduces William Thompson, known as Bendigo, detailing his rise to prominence as a champion pugilist. The text recounts Bendigo's early victories against notable opponents, his fighting style characterized by agility and clever tactics, and the growing excitement surrounding his matches. The narrative sets the stage for exploring both the historical context of boxing in Britain and the captivating anecdotes that shaped the lives of its celebrated fighters, establishing a rich tapestry of boxing's storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boxing https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64111 104935 104935