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- 1930s (Creation)
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3 items
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Biographical history
Fred Hawksby was a professional boxer from York who was active between 1929 and 1935. He was also active in the management of local charitable tournaments in York, alongside his brother John.
Fred boxed at featherweight; lightweight and took part in 27 professional contests.
John Hawksby (brother).
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Includes one advertising notice for Kid Lawton's School of Genuine Fighters, typescript note of some of Fred Hawksby's fights, and letter to 'Mr Hawksley' from J J Paget, Boxing Promoter, 1938.
PLEASE REQUEST THIS ITEM ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE
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Language of material
- English