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Henry Pearce

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Henry Pearce

Birth
Bristol, Bristol Unitary Authority, Bristol, England
Death
30 Apr 1809 (aged 31)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Piccadilly, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
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British Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion (circa 1803 to 1805). After consolidating his right to call himself Champion by defeating a one-eyed Jem Belcher in 1805, he never fought again. At his own request he was buried alongside his best friend and fellow boxer Bill Warr. He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.
British Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion (circa 1803 to 1805). After consolidating his right to call himself Champion by defeating a one-eyed Jem Belcher in 1805, he never fought again. At his own request he was buried alongside his best friend and fellow boxer Bill Warr. He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.

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  • Originally Created by: Pluto
  • Added: Feb 11, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17898392/henry-pearce: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Pearce (7 May 1777–30 Apr 1809), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17898392, citing St. James Churchyard, Piccadilly, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.