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Thomas Molineaux (March 23, 1784 – August 4, 1818), sometimes spelled Molyneaux or Molyneux, was an American bare-knuckle boxer and possibly a formerly enslaved person. He spent much of his career in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, where he had notable successes.
Tom Molineaux found freedom with his fists. Regarded as America's first great prizefighter, very little is known about Molineaux’s early life. The most common account, however, says that he...
Learn about Tom Molineaux, who fought for his freedom and fame in the boxing ring. He challenged English champion Tom Cribb twice and won a place in boxing history.
Oct 6, 2021 · Tom Molineaux, a former slave turned bare-knuckle boxer, defies our preconceptions of early 19th century Britain whilst also cementing others. We have precious few records of this extraordinary man’s life, and still less from his younger years.
Sep 9, 2019 · The man known today as America’s first boxing star, Molineaux, moved immediately after gaining his independence, to New York City but there are unsubstantiated rumours that his victory in that ...
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Jun 22, 2014 · Tom Molineaux grew up as a slave on a plantation in Virginia and won his freedom in a fight. He then battled his way up from the Deep South to New York where he claimed the title "Champion of...
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Sep 16, 2019 · By now we should all know about Jack Johnson, who was the First Black heavyweight boxing champion BUT have you ever heard of Tom Molineaux, who was the first Black person to compete for the heavyweight championship AND was America’s first international boxing superstar?
