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← Sporting Memorabilia 7th & 8th September 2021

Very rare tin pin badges of legendary boxers, circa 1910, were originally issued by "The Mirror of Life & Boxing World" publication, each with origin

Hammer Price:
£120
Estimated Price:

£100 - £120

Very rare tin pin badges of legendary boxers, circa 1910, were originally issued by "The Mirror of Life & Boxing World" publication, each with original label in back, each badge has a picture of a boxer and with Mirror of Life to top and boxers name at the bottom, boxers include Packey McFarland, Johnny Summers, Packey Mahony, Digger Stanley and Jim Jefferies, (5) Packey McFarland (1888-1936) American boxer, Lightweight who has recorded as the best boxer, never to have fought for World title, he fought between 1904-15, his official record shows he was undefeated when he retired. Johnny Summers (1883-1940) English boxer who boxed from 1901-20, he was British & Empire Welterweight Champion. He won 134 of his 144 fights. Packey Mahony boxed from 1910-13, has 14 wins but retired after losing to Bombardier Billy Wells. He went back to Ireland where he became a successful trainer of Blackrock/Cork hurling team. Digger Stanley (1876-1919) English boxer who was British & European Bantamweight Champion, boxed from 1899-1919. He was awarded the first Bantamweight Lonsdale Belt, he had his last fight in February 1919 and died in poverty one month later. Jim Jefferies (1875-1933) American boxer World Heavyweight Champion who won the title when he K.O. Bob Fitzsimmons in the 11th round. He retired undefeated but came back six years later to lose in the 15th round to Jack Johnson.