SAYERS, TOM CABINET CARD

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Thomas Sayers, also known as Tom Sayers (25 May 1826 - 8 November 1865), was an English pugilist. During his career as a bare-knuckle fighter, at the time illegal, he was only once defeated. At 5 feet 8 inches in height with a fighting weight of under 11 stone, he was the first boxer to be declared the World Heavyweight Champion. His fighting career lasted from 1849 until 1860, when a match billed as the contest for the "World Championship" ended in disarray. An unprecedented public collection funded his comfortable retirement, but he died only five years later at age 39. Presented here is an original cabinet card of Tom Sayers as he looked in the early 1860's.
This is an original cabinet card of Sayers in his fight togs. Bold, clear image. Name written in fountain pen on left side. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Minor edge wear. 4 1/8" x 6 1/2."

Size: 4 1/8 x 6 1/2

Condition: excellent