Tom Johnson

Also known as

Thomas Jackling

Description

English prizefighter, born Thomas Jackling, champion of England 1784–1791 and respected for his honesty and stamina. Later a second and a tutor of boxers in England and Ireland.

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 (1784)

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  fact_check

  Independent sources state it.

  “Jackling fought under the name Tom Johnson, and he was the champion of England from 1784 to 1791.”

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

  “Tom Johnson (born Thomas Jackling; c. 1750 – 21 January 1797) was a bare-knuckle fighter who was referred to as the Champion of England between 1784 and 1791.”

  — Tom Johnson (bareknuckle boxer) - Wikipedia (English). Wikipedia (English)link history info

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