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Tom Spring

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Tom Spring

Original Name
Thomas Winter
Birth
Fownhope, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England
Death
20 Aug 1851 (aged 56)
Holborn, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England
Burial
West Norwood, London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England Add to Map
Plot
154, Square 61/73
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British Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion who fought between 1817-1824. His nickname of the "The Light Tapper" or "The Old Lady's Maid Fighter" was on account of his having weak hands, and thus unable to throw hard punches. However, his supreme boxing skills, tactical know-how and counter punching ability enabled him to become one of the best Champions of his era. He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
British Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion who fought between 1817-1824. His nickname of the "The Light Tapper" or "The Old Lady's Maid Fighter" was on account of his having weak hands, and thus unable to throw hard punches. However, his supreme boxing skills, tactical know-how and counter punching ability enabled him to become one of the best Champions of his era. He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Pluto
  • Added: Feb 24, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18040326/tom-spring: accessed ), memorial page for Tom Spring (22 Feb 1795–20 Aug 1851), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18040326, citing West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium, West Norwood, London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.