Thomas King
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1835 – 1888
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Who was Thomas King?
Tom King also known as "The Fighting Sailor" was an English boxer who fought both bare-knuckle and with gloves. Strong, fast, and durable he was a skilled pugilist. He retired from the ring in 1863, as the Heavyweight Champion of England, following his defeat of the boxer Jem Mace. In retirement he became a successful bookmaker, and married the daughter of a wealthy shipping magnate and acquired great wealth.
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- Born
- Aug 14, 1835
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 3, 1888
- Resting place
- West Norwood Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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