Fists Collection

Danahar or Danaher, boxer
A boxer named Danahar or Danaher (there were several), seen here in what appears to be a turn of the century studio photo with painted backdrop, and a trophy on the right. Date: circa 1900

Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho)
XJF377272 Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho) by Robineau, Charles Jean (d.c.1787) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Prizefighters
A pair of bruisers slug it out with their bare fists while a genteel crowd watches the action

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sayers V Heenan 1860
English champion Tom Sayers fights the American challenger for the belt. Unresolved, the fight is stopped by the police

Johnson V Perrins 1789
Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins square up to each other at Banbury

Portrait of a Boxer, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5984050 Portrait of a Boxer, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Kirkland Laing (right) seen here with his opponent Colin Jones, Laing and Jones will fight at the Whyte and Mackays Whisky Championship at the Wembley Conference Centre, London, 11th March 1980

Portrait of Richard Humphreys, engraved by J. Young (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268674 Portrait of Richard Humphreys, engraved by J. Young (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Peter Crawley, Boxer

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Babak Haghi

Fight Club
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Brothers, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Brothers, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House..."Brothers" - by Herbert Ashton Jr.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving
3786246 The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving; (add.info.: The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving by C. Turner after painting by T. Blake)

Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt
3786254 Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt; (add.info.: Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt after painting by A.S.Henning)

Big Jab
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Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer
Petty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Roman boxing scene and three types of Cestus

Tiger Jack'Smith (James Addis), British heavyweight boxer
Tiger Jack Smith (James Addis) (1875-1931), British heavyweight boxer from Merthyr Tydfil. Addis fought James Gunner Moir for the Heavyweight Championship of England in February 1907

Kirkland Laing left seen here with his opponent Colin Jones and Whyte and Mackays girl Marie Russell. Laing and Jones will fight at the Whyte

Kirkland Laing left seen here with his opponent Colin Jones and Whyte and Mackays girl Marie Russell. Laing and Jones will fight at the Whyte

The Boxer
An illustration of a smoke piping military man with unusually large fists, standing with a strong stance as his victim runs away, holding his head from a wound. Date: circa 1901

Un Duel Parlementaire
A series of drawings of a parliamentary duel between two gentlemen exchanging mild insults and raising fists. Date: circa 1901

Woman With Arms Raised
A photograph of a sculpture, depicting a mighty female warrior, with her arms raised with clenched fists, screaming towards the sky

Helmut Schmidt, German Social Democrat politician
Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt (b 1918), German Social Democrat politician, served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Seen here giving a speech at a podium. Date: circa 1970s

Life drawing of a bearded man (chalk on paper)
5648383 Life drawing of a bearded man (chalk on paper) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 63.5x46.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A study of a nude male standing in profile to the left)

The lady boxer
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George is angry
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Paul Ingle & Rathim Mingaleev
Paul Ingle and Rathim Mingaleev Show Their Fists 07 August 1998 Date: 07 August 1998

Tim Lobinger, German pole-vaulter. Date: 22 August 1997

Richard Humphreys, the Celebrated Boxer Who Never Was Conquered, 1788

Early British barefist boxers, John Broughton (left) and George Stevenson fight in 1741
3960074 Early British barefist boxers, John Broughton (left) and George Stevenson fight in 1741: Broughton invented boxing glove (mezzotint) by Young

Comic postcard, Rent collector hit by sailor Date: early 20th century

Comic birthday postcard, Two boys about to fight as girl watches Date: 20th century

Comic birthday postcard, Two boys about to fight Date: 20th century

Mike Madden
BON85441 Mike Madden by Clark, A. (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A striking view of Richmond, a portrait of the boxer, 1810 (etching)
MGS225681 A striking view of Richmond, a portrait of the boxer, 1810 (etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); 32.5x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from Staten Island)

Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, from the painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving)
2562177 Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, from the painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cribb (1781 - 1848)

Tancy Lee, Scottish boxer
Tancy Lee (1882-1941), flyweight Scottish boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Tom McCormick, Irish-born English boxer
Tom McCormick (1890-1916), Irish-born welterweight English boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Sid Smith, English boxer
Sid Smith (1889-1948), English flyweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Jack Palmer, English boxer
Jack Palmer (Jack Liddell, 1879-1928), English middleweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Jack Burke, Irish-born English boxer
Jack Burke (1861-1897), nicknamed The Irish Lad, Irish-born English middleweight boxer. Date: circa 1890s

Jem Smith, English boxer
Jem Smith (1863-1931), English heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Solly (Solomon) Smith, American boxer
Solly (Solomon) Smith (1871-1933), American featherweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Harry Ware, English boxer
Harry Ware (1875-19??), English bantamweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Spike (Frank) Robson, English boxer
Spike (Frank) Robson (1887-1957), English featherweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Jem Roche, Irish boxer
Jem Roche (1878-1934), Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

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"Fists: A Powerful Symbol of English Prizefighters" From the iconic portraits of Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys to the historic bouts like Sayers V Heenan and Johnson V Perrins, they have long been synonymous with English prizefighting. These clenched hands tell tales of strength, skill, and determination. In the lithograph by Henry Kinsbury from 1789, we see a vivid depiction of Daniel Mendoza, one of England's most celebrated boxers. His powerful they can poised for action, ready to deliver blows that would make history within the ring. Richard Humphreys, captured in oil on canvas around 1788, exudes an aura of confidence as his muscular arms showcase his formidable boxing prowess. The intensity in his eyes reflects the passion that drove him to become a legend in this noble sport. The clash between Sayers and Heenan in 1860 marked a pivotal moment for boxing. Their raised fists symbolized not only their personal rivalry but also represented two nations coming together through this brutal yet captivating sport. Johnson V Perrins bout from 1789 stands as a testament to the endurance and resilience required by these fighters. Their tightly balled fists reveal their unwavering determination even amidst exhaustion and pain. A portrait from around 1800 showcases another anonymous boxer whose identity may be lost to time but whose fierce expression resonates through generations. His hardened knuckles speak volumes about his dedication to mastering this craft. Kirkland Laing's focused gaze alongside Colin Jones reminds us that behind every pair of raised fists lies both competition and camaraderie—a shared bond among those who step into the ring seeking victory or redemption. Richard Humphreys' engraved image by J. Young captures not just his physicality but also hints at the mental fortitude required for success inside those ropes—an enduring reminder that true strength is found within oneself. Peter Crawley's presence as a boxer reminds us that they can not exclusive to men.