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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.
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.
Hookings most notable work is the role of Jem Belcher [17] [18] in the film Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, [19] [20] which is a true story based on the life incidents of a boxing hero from the early 1800’s.
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 ...
Events. 7 January — Jack Bartholomew retained his English Championship title after drawing with Jem Belcher at St George's Fields in a contest lasting 51 rounds. [1]15 May — Belcher, known as the "Napoleon of the Ring", defeated Bartholomew in 17 rounds on Finchley Common to claim the Championship of England.
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 ...
Jem Mace; Billy Madden / Peter Maher; Billy Martin / Jack McAuliffe; Dominick McCaffrey / Mike McCoole; Charles "Kid" McCoy; Patrick "Paddy" McGuigan; Alexander McKay; Victor McLaglen; Lenny "The Guv'nor" McLean; Jack McManus; Daniel Mendoza "Professor" William Miller; Tom Molineaux; Johnny Moneghan / John Morrissey
Henry "Hen" Pearce (7 May 1777, in Bristol – 30 April 1809, at St. Martin's Lane, London) was an English bare-knuckle prizefighter who fought under the London Prize Ring rules and was the recognised English Champion from 1804 until his retirement due to ill health in 1807.