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James Belcher, also known as Jem Belcher (15 April 1781 – 30 July 1811), was an English bare-knuckle prize-fighter and Champion of All England 1800–1805. Early life [ edit ]
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher is a 2022 British-American biographical drama film about the birth of boxing, written by and starring Matt Hookings. The film explores the life of Jem Belcher who became the youngest ever world champion. Jem was partially blind at the age of 22 and dead by the age of 30.
He was reckoned a fast, skillful boxer who hit hard with both fists. On 6 December 1805, Pearce defeated Jem Belcher in a Championship decider (a fight reported in Pierce Egan's first volume of Boxiana). [2] He was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher transports us back in time to the birth of boxing. Matt Hookings wrote the screenplay, produced, and starred as Jem Belcher in this passion project that was ...
There is an over lap between the Combat sports of Boxing and Mixed martial arts. Fighters with professional records in both are listed below. Fighters with professional records in both are listed below.
On 8 April 1807 Cribb beat Jem Belcher (who had been English champion from 1800 to 1805). [11] The fight lasted 44 rounds and took place at Moulsey Hurst , the major prizefighting venue at the time. Following the retirement of reigning champion John Gully, Cribb fought Bob Gregson in October 1808 to determine the new English champion.
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EXCLUSIVE: Camelot Films has added a raft of cast to its upcoming feature Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher with principal photography set to commence on May 9 on location in Wales. Matt ...