Jem Ward · Lineage tree

Also known as

The Black Diamond

Description

English prizefighter, "The Black Diamond", champion of England 1825–1831, though sanctioned for throwing a fight in 1822. In retirement he kept a hotel in Liverpool, painted, and taught boxing; his student Tom King beat Jem Mace for the title.

Students (1)

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  Tom King

  sports_martial_artsBoxing Probable

  Probable

  Wikipedia only.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Wikipedia only.

  “King's brawling bought him to the attention of the retired boxing champion Jem Ward who began to train him in earnest.”

  — Thomas King (boxer) - Wikipedia (English). Wikipedia (English)link history info

  “He taught the boxing arts to students, one of whom, Tom King, defeated the legendary Jem Mace to become champion in 1863.”

  — Jem Ward - Wikipedia (English). Wikipedia (English) link history info

Honours (1)

• receipt_longChampion of England Confirmed

  Confirmed

  Independent sources state it.

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  Title (1825)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  Independent sources state it.

  “Eventually, a champion of true quality was discovered in the talented Jem Ward (1800–1884, champion from 1825 to 1831)”

  — Green, Thomas A.; Svinth, Joseph R.. (2010). Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation info

  “he was the English champion from 1825 until 1831.”

  — Jem Ward - Wikipedia (English). Wikipedia (English) link history info

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