Name/Title
People--Heenan, JohnEntry/Object ID
1992.100.0016Description
B/W copy of a Portrait of John Heenan, "The Benicia Boy", famous heavyweight boxer. In 1860 he fought Tom Sayers in Farmborough, England, for the Heavyweight Champion of the World. The fight lasted two hours and six minutes, 37 rounds, and was declared a draw with each fighter being awarded a championship belt.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection