22 September —
James Burke meets
Nicholas Ward at Lillingstone Level for the English Championship title, vacant again following the injury to
William "Bendigo" Thompson. In highly controversial circumstances, Ward's backers prevail upon the referee to disqualify Burke in the 17th round for an alleged foul.[1]
The third contender
Ben Caunt enhances his title claim by defeating Bill Brassey in a fight lasting 101 rounds. This victory sets up a bout with Ward the following year.[2]