Jem Ward

Jem Ward circa 1825

Jem Ward (26 December 1800 – 3 April 1884) was an English bare-knuckle boxer. "A fine fighter and powerfully built man", he was the English champion from 1825 until 1831.[1] He became known for being one of the first boxers to be sanctioned for deliberately losing a fight. During his fighting career he was nicknamed "The Black Diamond". In his retirement he became a successful artist.[2]

  1. ^ Henry Downes Miles, Pugilistica, the History of British Boxing volume 2 pages 199-232,
  2. ^ Pugilistica, volume 2, page 232