What was the first ever pro boxing match?

pugilisticspecialist · Post by **pugilisticspecialist** » 16 Nov 2018, 10:53

Joe Gross' draw with Harry Allen in 1868 must be one of the earliest... http://boxrec.com/en/event/209323/327942

Senya13 · Post by **Senya13** » 18 Nov 2018, 06:05

pugilisticspecialist wrote: ↑16 Nov 2018, 10:53Joe Gross' draw with Harry Allen in 1868 must be one of the earliest... http://boxrec.com/en/event/209323/327942

The fight was to be fought according to New London Prize Ring rules (articles of agreement - "To contend according to the New Rules of the Ring"), and it didn't take place, both participants having been arrested, consequently the stake money were returned to the fighters.

claudevsq · Post by **claudevsq** » 19 Nov 2018, 05:42

But if the fight didn't happen, it can't have been the first pro fight ever..?

pugilisticspecialist · Post by **pugilisticspecialist** » 29 Sep 2022, 16:59

So is the earliest bout in the database still this?... https://boxrec.com/en/event/43945

What was the first ever pro boxing match?

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