Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 3 (of 3) Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers, With Authentic Portraits, Personal Anecdotes, and Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the Prize Ring, Forming a Complete History of the Ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-40, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863

"Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 3" by Henry Downes Miles is a journey through the world of British boxing, spotlighting its transition through a period of intense change. Starting with the rise of William "Bendigo" Thompson and his strategic fighting style, the book recounts the lives and careers of many celebrated pugilists, and outlines the historic boxing matches that captivated British society, from 1835 to the championship show down in 1863. Through anecdotes and the detailed retelling of fights, this volume seeks to illustrate the cultural importance of boxing and the legacies of the men who shaped its landscape.