[Commemorative Boxing silk] Jabez White of Birmingham matched to Box Jack Goldswaine of London, for the Lightweight Championship of England on April 23rd. 1906 at the National Sporting Club, London

London, 1906

Silk scarf, centred with a portrait of Jabez White, text below, union flags to corners and bordered with orange and purple stripes.

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

Jack Goldswaine (22 July 1878 – 5 November 1954) was a British boxer who won the English & Imperial ten stone title in 1906 In January 1906 beating Fred Buckland. In April of that year he successfully defended his title against Jabez White. Goldswaine also fought for the British welterweight title in 1910.

Jabez boxed at Featherweight, Lightweight and Welterweight divisions. he was active in the ring from 1900-13.

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