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thumb Tom King (born: 14 August 1835 died: 3 October 1888) also known as "The Fighting Sailor" was an English boxer who fought both bare-knuckle and with gloves.〔(cyberboxingzone. ) 〕 Strong, fast, and durable he was a skilled pugilist. He retired from the ring in 1863, as the Heavyweight Champion of England, following his defeat of the boxer Jem Mace. In retirement he became a successful bookmaker, and married the daughter of a wealthy shipping magnate and acquired great wealth.〔(Boxing Hall of Fame )〕 ==Early life== King was born in Silver Street, Stepney East London and at an early age joined the Royal Navy, in the service he learnt to box, both with and without gloves. Retiring from the navy while still a young man he became a docker, where his skills with his fists earned him respect and some limited notoriety, following several brawls with colleagues.
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