Coloured middleweight Champion of the World relocates to England

[Commemorative Boxing silk] 11st 4lbs. Champion of Great Britain, Frank Craig, the Coffee Cooler defeating George Crisp

1898

Silk scarf, centred with descriptive text, the corners decorated with crossed flags of the United States and Wales, and of the three lions and Irish harp, and the Rose, Thistle and Shamrock entwined, bordered with red, white and blue stripes.

900 by 900mm (35½ by 35½ inches).
NB. this item is Unframed - framed image shown in room setting is for reference only

Frank Craig (April 1, 1868 – January 1, 1943), fought the “Coloured Middleweight Champion” Joe Butler on 18 March 1893 in Philadelphia and was defeated in the second round. The two met again in a title match in Philadelphia on 20 February 1894 and this time, Craig emerged the victor, winning in the fourth round. Craig never defended the title, which went vacant. He moved to London, England later that year, and began campaigning in Great Britain in October. He competed for the middleweight championship of England, losing to Dan Creedon on October 14, 1895 but winning the title by defeating George Crisp, 24 November 1898 via a Knock Out in the thirteenth round.

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