James Figg - Born 1684 in Thame, Oxfordshire, UK - Died 1734. James was an English bare-knuckle boxing champion from 1719-1730. Jack Dempsey, many other boxers and boxing historians refer to Figg
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James Figg 1695 to 1734, first English bare-knuckle champion 1719 to 1730. Exhibted, taught fighting with swords, cudgels and fists London Stock Photo - Alamy
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