Dick Curtis (boxer)

Dick Curtis (boxer): Dick Curtis (1 February 1802 – 16 September 1843) was a professional boxing pioneer born in Southwark, London.

Contents

1 Pro career

2 Honors

3 Death

4 See also

5 References

6 External links

Pro career

Known as the “The Pet of the Fancy”, Curtis turned professional in 1820 and on February 27, 1827 defeated Barney Aaron. Curtis' lone defeat came at the hands of Jack Perkins on December 30, 1828, when he lost on a foul.

Honors

In 2006, Curtis was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, "Pioneer" Category.^[1]

Death

Curtis died from injuries sustained while sparring on 16 September 1843 in England.

See also

List of bare-knuckle boxers

References

^ Dan Rafael (2006-07-12). "Roberto Duran, Pernell Whitaker elected to boxing hall". ESPN.com. Associated Press. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2690006. Retrieved 2008-09-25.

External links

Biography at the IBHOF

Persondata

Name Curtis, Dick

Alternative names

Short description

Date of birth 1 February 1802

Place of birth

Date of death 16 September 1843

Place of death

Categories:
1802 births
1843 deaths
Bare-knuckle boxers
British boxing biography stubs

Persondata
Name	Curtis, Dick
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	1 February 1802
Place of birth
Date of death	16 September 1843
Place of death

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Dick Curtis (boxer)

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