The Boxing-Match between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, at Odiham, in Hampshire, on January 9, 1788.

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The Boxing-Match between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, at Odiham, i

  • The Boxing-Match between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, at Odiham, in Hampshire, on January 9, 1788.

  • Double Page Engraving.
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For Sale is a Double page Engraving removed from "The Illustrated Sporting and News, June 9th, 1866," showing "The Boxing Match between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, at Odiham, in Hampshire, on January 9, 1788."

It was decided on an Oak stage of 24ft. square.  On the combatants mounting the stage the odds were 2 to 1 on Humphreys.  In the first round, Mendoza obtained the advantage and kept it for nearly twenty minutes ;  Humphreys then got the lead, and retained it about eight minutes, when, after a well contested fight, it terminated in his favour.  The Engraving represents Johnson as second to Humphreys, and Ryan to Mendoza.  Of the figures surrounding the stage, above sixteen are portraits of amateurs.

Condition is Very Good, with the usual crease down through the middle.