1880-90

Woodcut illustration, titled below the image with fighter’s details, ‘Bob Travers, The Ebony Phenomenon’ and above ‘Presented Gratis with the No.23 of Famous Fights in the Prize Ring’. Original sheet backed with tissue to strengthen.

310 by 230mm (12¼ by 9 inches).

American boxer. He is best known for his 1860 bout against the great Jem Mace when Travis displayed some dubious tactics (falling without a blow having been landed) and was eventually disqualified.

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