Thomas King | |
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| Born | 14 August 1835 Stepney, East London, England |
| Died | 3 October 1888 (aged 53) Clarence House, Clapham, London, England |
| Nationality | English  |
| Other names | The Sailor Boy |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 177 lb (80 kg), range 175–182 lb Heavyweight division in 1860s |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Varies downward slightly in records |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 7 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 1 |
Tom King (14 August 1835 – 3 October 1888) also known as "The Fighting Sailor" was an English boxer who fought both bare-knuckle and with gloves.[1] Strong, fast, and durable he was a skilled pugilist. One of his quirkier pre-fight rituals was to drink a tot of gin before every bout.[2] He retired from the ring in 1863, as the Heavyweight Champion of England, following his defeat of the reigning champion Jem Mace and American contender John C. Heenan.
- ^ "Tom King". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Fresh Botanical Gin". Boxer Gin. Retrieved 7 July 2019.