Color lithograph, 1860, 39 x 26 in. (visible 41 5/8 x 29 3/4 in.), on wove paper, minor toning, small damp stain to upper margin, framed to 45 x 33 in., not examined out of frame. 

An artistic representation of what is widely considered the first "world title" international bout. Contested between American John C. Heenan (1834-1873) and Englishman Tom "Brighton Titch" Sayers (1826-1865) who were both bare-knuckle champions in their respective nations, during an era before formal weight classes. The match, illegally organized, took place in a field near Farnborough and lasted 42 rounds over 2 hours and 27 minutes. The boxers remained level when the Aldershot police arrived with magistrates' warrants and broke up the match. Both boxers fled the scene and the fight was left unsettled and with all bets called off.