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Born in London in 1855, John was the son of John and Maria Knifton. Known as Jack, he began boxing in 1876. This is an early likeness from that time.
At over six feet tall, Jack became known as 'The 81 Tonner', boxing both in the ring and at exhibitions.
In 1887 at the age of 21, Jack Knifton became the British Heavyweight Champion.
Jack was also a vestryman, bailiff, and landlord.
In 1893, Jack was landlord of the London Assurance public house, at 183 and 195 City Road, Shoreditch, London. This is a photograph from his visiting card. The story of Jack Knifton can be read in the Biographies section.
