100 Years of Boxing

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A visual history of one hundred years of British boxing. Contains around 300 photographs from PA Photos’ huge archives, spanning the whole of the 20th Century. One of the oldest combat sports boxing dates back to the ancient civilizations. Popular in 18th century Britain as the outlawed bare-knuckle prizefight, it was not until the introduction of the Marquess of Queensbury rules in 1867 that the sport gained structure and legitimacy. Charting the changing face of… More >>

100 Years of Boxing

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