Description: Bloody, Brutal Fight for The Championship Between Heenan and Sayers, on April 17, 1860, in Farnborough, England published in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper May 12, 1860. Huge page 33”x 22” hand-colored illustration. Tears have been repaired, see pics. John C. Heenan, in full John Carmel Heenan, byname the Benicia Boy, (born May 2, 1833, West Troy, New York, U.S.—died October 28, 1873, Green River Station, Wyoming Territory [now Green River, Wyoming]), American heavyweight champion (i.e., of the United States and Canada) under the London Prize Ring, or bare-knuckle, rules. He fought Tom Sayers for the world championship in a famous bout. On October 20, 1858, at Long Point, Ontario, Canada, in a match for the American heavyweight title, Heenan injured his right hand and was knocked out in 11 rounds by John (“Old Smoke”) Morrissey. When Morrissey refused to fight Heenan again and retired from the ring, Heenan was recognized as champion. In his fight with Sayers at Farnborough, Hampshire, England, on April 17, 1860, Heenan—who was younger and much bigger, standing 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 metres) tall and weighing 195 pounds (88.5 kg)—apparently had the advantage over the English champion when, after 42 rounds, spectators broke into the ring. The fight was declared a draw, and each contestant was awarded a championship belt. Heenan retired after his defeat by the English heavyweight Tom King in 24 rounds at Wadhurst, Kent, on December 8, 1863, in another world title match.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Originality: Original
Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
Year: 1860
Medium: print
Width (Inches): 33
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Date of Creation: 1860
Height (Inches): 22
Modified Item: Yes
Subject: Knuckle fight, Heenan and Sayers
Print Surface: Paper
