Ben Caunt
Ben Caunt (born April 22, 1815 in Hucknall Torkard , † September 10, 1861 in London ) was a British boxer of the bare knuckle age. His nicknames were Torkard Giant and Big Ben . The name for the heaviest bell of the famous clock tower of the Palace of Westminster in London is possibly derived from the latter nickname .
He had his last fight on September 22, 1857 at the age of 42 against Nat Langham, who was five years his junior . This ended in a draw as both fighters were too exhausted to continue the fight.
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/bigben.htm
- ↑ http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/caunt-b.htm
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Caunt, Ben |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Caunt, Benjamin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British boxer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 22, 1815 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hucknall Torkard |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 10, 1861 |
| Place of death | London |