Heavyweight Collection (#5)

In 1971, both Ali and Frazier had legitimate claims to the title of World Heavyweight Champion. An undefeated Ali had won the title from Sonny Liston in Miami Beach in 1964

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier battle it out for the World Heavyweight Championship in Madison Square Garden New York City. 8th March 1971 (Picture shows) A looking weary Ali about to sit on his stool

The Fight of the Century (also known as The Fight) is the title boxing writers and historians have given to the boxing match between champion Joe Frazier (26-0)

World heavyweight title fight between American champion Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) and British challenger Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium, North London

Classius Clay (Muhammad Ali) seen here at his training camp Deer Lake in Pennslvania. Ali is in training for his fight with George Foreman. 27th August 1974

Classius Clay (Muhammad Ali) at his training camp Deer Lake in Pennslvania. seen here eating a meal watched over by his mother Odessa. 20th January 1974

Classius Clay (Muhammad Ali) pictured at Madison Square Garden in New York for his physical before his fight with Joe Frazier. 4th March 1971

Muhammad Ali Heavyweight Champion of the World, arrived in London on Concorde with his wife and two daughters. The world champion is pictured here with his two daughters Laila 9 months

Muhammad Ali seen here with Daily Mirror boxing correspondent Frank McGhee at Alis training camp at Deer Lake, Pennsylvania. 20th January 1974

Neon sign on the strip in Las Vegas advertising the Muhammad Ali, Joe Bugner fight 5th February 1973

Bombadier Billy Wells vs Arthur Townley at the Holborn Stadium, Holborn, London, United Kingdom. This was the former British heayweight title holder

Henry Cooper v Classius Clay Wembly Stadium 18th June 1963. Henry Cooper British heavyweight champion moments away from defeat in the fifth round of his fight against Cassius Clay

British Heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper in training. Circa 1969

Charley Polite arrived in London from Springfield U. S. A
Charley Polite arrived in London from Springfield U.S.A. and immediately held a press conference at his London Hotel re, his next Tuesday, 9th December

Joe Bugner v. Charley Polite at the Royal Albert Hall. December 1969 Z11627-007

Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887. world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926

Charlie Mitchell, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Charlie Mitchell, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Carpentier v Beckett
Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Georges Carpentier vs. Joe Beckett - The knockout - French fighter Carpentier watching his fallen rival - 4th December, 1919 Date: 1919

Edwin Bibby, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Edwin Bibby, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Duncan C. Ross, All Around Athlete, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Jem Smith, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jem Smith, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

John L. Sullivan, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
John L. Sullivan, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

British Heavyweight Champion Len Harvey (1906-1976) - became champion in 1933, won the British Empire Heavyweight Championship in 1934 - undefeated light heavyweight champion

India - 1st Wiltshire Regiment Heavyweight Tug of War Team, winners of the Calcutta Shield, Lady Mintos Cup. Their tour of service, saw this regiment (and this team)

John L Sullivan, American boxer, c1898. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1858, John L Sullivan (1858-1918) is regarded as the first world heavyweight champion

James J Corbett, American boxer, training with Jim Kennedy, 1900. Known as Gentleman Jim, James John Corbett (1866-1933) became world heavyweight boxing champion in 1892 when he knocked out John L

James J Jeffries, American boxer, 1910. Jeffries (1875-1953), known as The Boilermaker, became heavyweight world champion in 1899 by beating Britains Bob Fitzsimmons

The first fight between Tom Spring and Jack Langan, 1824 (late 19th or early 20th century). An illustration from Famous Fights

Tom Jenkins (1872 - 1957), American catch wrestler who held the American Heavyweight Championship three times around the turn of the 20th century

Bill Lang v Bob Fitzsimmons in heavyweight boxing match
Bill Lang (1882-1952), Australian boxer, v Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), British boxer, in a heavyweight match -- probably in December 1909 in Sydney, Australia, where Lang won with a knockout

Jack Dempsey, American heavyweight boxer
Jack Dempsey (1895-1983), American heavyweight boxer, seen here in a boxing pose. Date: circa 1920s

Jack Johnson and his first wife
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), American boxer and first African American heavyweight boxing champion, pictured with his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea, who he had married in January 1911

Tom Hyer Thomas Hyer Portrait American Heavyweight
Tom Hyer, 1819 - 1864. American heavyweight bare-knuckle boxer, unofficially considered the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of America. After a 19th century work

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"Unleashing the Power: A Glimpse into Heavyweight Legends" Step into the ring of history as we explore the world boxing. From iconic figures like Sonny Liston to legendary battles between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock, this caption takes you on a journey through time. Travel back to the late 19th or early 20th century with Pugnis' masterpiece capturing the intensity of Paulson and Paddock's second fight. Witness Daniel Mendoza's litho engraving by Henry Kinsbury in 1789, showcasing his prowess as a British heavyweight boxer. Marvel at Joe Bugner, a British powerhouse, standing alongside American former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in an unforgettable boxing match. Delve into Tom Cribbs' epic encounter with Molineaux in 1811, leaving spectators awe-inspired during this era. But it's not just about human strength; Victorian Scrap presents an intriguing image of a circus elephant riding a tricycle – symbolizing power beyond expectations. Witness Bob Fitzsimmons facing off against Peter Felix in an intense bout that exemplifies true grit and determination. Remember Fitzsimmons as he reigns supreme as heavyweight boxing champion. And who can forget Jess Willard? His name echoes through history as one of the most formidable heavyweights ever to step foot inside the squared circle. Lastly, immerse yourself in Cassius Clay's face-off against Sonny Liston – later known as Muhammad Ali – where Clay shocked the world by claiming victory over his fearsome opponent. These glimpses into heavyweight legends remind us why this sport has captivated audiences for centuries. The sheer force and skill displayed within these moments are testaments to human resilience and unwavering dedication.