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James Figg

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British boxer

United KingdomAthletesLived 1695 to 1734 · aged 39
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James Figg was an English prizefighter and instructor in historical European martial arts. While Figg primarily fought with weapons including short swords, quarterstaffs, and cudgels, he also played a role in boxing's development.

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Mezzotint by John Faber, c. 1727-1729 (after a John Ellys portrait)Mezzotint by John Faber, c. 1727-1729 (after a John Ellys portrait)

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1992International Boxing Hall of Fame

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James Figg was an English prizefighter and instructor in historical European martial arts. While Figg primarily fought with weapons including short swords, quarterstaffs, and cudgels, he also played a role in boxing's development. In 1719, he opened a London fighting venue that could seat more than 1,000 spectators and was one of the first of its kind. In 1725, he organised and promoted modern history's first international boxing match at his amphitheatre. He claimed to have won more than 200 matches during his career, and was posthumously considered the first boxing champion.

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United Kingdom
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Status
deceased
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Lived 1695 to 1734 · aged 39
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