Jem Mace
(James) Jem Mace (born April 8, 1831 in Beeston , Norfolk , † November 30, 1910 in Jarrow , Tyne and Wear ) was a British boxer of the bare knuckle era.
In 1855 he started boxing. In 1861 he knocked out Sam Hurst, generally considered a champion and weighing about 100 pounds more, in the eighth round. He also defeated Tom King in a famous fight, but lost to him in a rematch. King refused a third fight. From 1866 to 1871 he was once again considered an English master, the last under the London Prize Ring rules. Mace moved to America and boxed with the national champions in a draw.
Eventually he went to Australia and worked as a coach. At the end of his life he returned to his homeland, where he died.
In 1990 Mace was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame .
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| SURNAME | Mace, Jem |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mace, James (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English boxer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 8, 1831 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Beeston , Norfolk |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 30, 1910 |
| Place of death | Jarrow , Tyne and Wear |