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Mar 11, 2019 · Bill Richmond was born a slave in Colonial America, but gained his freedom — and later celebrity — through boxing in England. Richmond didn't become a professional boxer until he was in his 40s and he won matches into his 50s against opponents 20 years his junior.
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Bill Richmond (5 August 1763 – 28 December 1829) was a British boxer, born into slavery in Richmondtown, New York. Although born in Colonial America , he lived for the majority of his life in England, where all his boxing contests took place.
Aug 31, 2022 · Bill Richmond was well known for having an unusual fighting style. He dodged, ducked, and weaved.
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Jan 17, 2022 · EPISODE 83: From Slavery to Boxing: The Story of Bill Richmond. “Every talent must unfold itself in fighting.”. — Friedrich Nietzsche. “Boxing inhabits a sacred space predating civilization; or, to use D.H. Lawrence’s phrase, before God was love.”.
Bill Richmond was the worlds the first Black sports superstar. You can read about this amazing man here. You can also download a black history pdf at the link provided at the end of the post.
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