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Ted ZanidakisThe term "Pugilist" (from Latin) was more commonly used to describe
prize fighters back in the late 19th Century. So, here are the five
Pugilists in the N162 set.
Most notable is John L. Sullivan, who was proclaimed the 1st Heavy-
weight champion by virtue of his bare knucle victories during the
1880's. In 1882 Sullivan fought James J. Corbett in the first match
under the Marquis of Queensbury Rules (boxing gloves & 3 min. rounds).
Sullivan lost this fight; and, his record was 32 wins and only 1 loss.
The other 4 boxers are Jem Smith, Charlie Mitchell, Jack Kilrain, and
Jack Dempsey. This Dempsey is not the famous "Manassa Mauler" we all
know from the 1920's. However, he was a champion in his own right.
