c. 1726 –
Jack Broughton begins fighting professional boxing matches in London venues. He defeated several opponents from 1726 to 1732 and became one of the favorites of James Figg.[1]
6 June 1727 –
James Figg and
Gravesend pipe-maker Ned Sutton fight a much-publicised match attended by more than 1,000 spectators.[2][3]
May 1730 – James Figg and Ned Sutton fought in two exhibition bouts.[4][better source needed]
1728 — the earliest known instance of a county team (i.e., Kent) being acclaimed for its superiority over its rivals suggests the origin of the unofficial
Champion County title.[6]
1729 — the earliest known innings victory was achieved and 1729 is the date of the oldest known cricket bat still in existence.[7]
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