WARD, JEM ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPH

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Regular price $185.00

Jem Ward (26 December 1800 – 3 April 1884) was an English bare-knuckle boxer. "A fine fighter and powerfully built man",[1] he was the English champion boxer from 1825 until 1831. However, he is most notable for being the first boxer to be officially disciplined for deliberately losing a fight. During his fighting career he was nicknamed "The Black Diamond". In his retirement he became a successful artist. Offered here is an original, antique photograph of Jem Ward.
This is an original photograph of Ward in fight pose. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 4" x 5 1/2."

Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Condition: excellent