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English prizefighter of the Regency ring whom John Gully took under his care and training for his fight with Bill Eales, who was trained by Tom Belcher.

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  John Gully

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  Miles says Gully took him under his care and training; one source.

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

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  Frederico Muñoz

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  Miles says Gully took him under his care and training; one source.

  “Two of the most complete adepts in the ring took them under their care and training. [...] when Gully selected Scroggins as his favourite, and Belcher preferred Eales as the most competent pugilist”

  — Miles, Henry Downes. (1906). Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 1link info

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