“Randall, the Irish Lad and Belasco, the Jew Champion."This fight took place at Shepperton-Point near Oatlands on Tuesday September 30, 1817 in a 24 feet ring for 50 guineas a side and after a contest of 54 minutes was decided in favor of Randall…"

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA - BOXING)

Place

(London, 1817)

Description

Hand-colored stipple engraving. Drawn by Williams. Published by S.W. Fores.

references

Rubens, Jewish Iconography no. 109.

summary

Born in 1797 and one of four Jewish boxing brothers, Abraham Belasco (commonly called Aby Belasco) had the most success among his siblings. He began his professional career in 1817 and, according to the Pugilistica, "was in his day a boxer of superior talent."

Darkened. 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) to mat.

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