Antique Pair of Boxers (John L. Sullivan & Jim Corbett) by late 19th c. German artist Arthur Waagen 26" Tall Start Price USD 12,500.00 Current Price USD 12,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 12, 2008 Location Saint Louis, MO See more about 'Antique Pair of Boxers (John L. Sullivan & Jim Corbett)' Description This is a very RARE and historical set of pot metal sculptures by the great German artist Arthur Waagen (c. late 19th - early 20th century) commemorating the Championship boxing match between "Gentleman" Jim Corbett vs. John L. Sullivan in 1892.  The set is being sold as a pair.  Each measure approximately 26 inches tall and are signed on the base "Waagen".  The bases are also finely detailed with Greek mythological scenary.  Note: The base of the John L. Sullivan statue is painted gold, possibly because he was a Champion.  Details from the actual fight are listed below:    *September 7, 1892 in New Orleans: Sullivan defended "title" against Corbett. John L. weighed in at 212 lbs. He still had a paunch from having weighed 230 lbs. two months before. Corbett weighed 178 lbs. For the first part of the fight Corbett jabbed and easily avoided the lunges and roundhouse swings of Sullivan. As the fight went on, Corbett became more aggressive, and started fighting more toe to toe. He was beating the much slower man to the punch and doing it easily. In the 20th round, John L. almost went down. He was knocked out the next round. Sullivan never tried to fight for the title again. He went on the stage and lectured on the virtues of prohibition.   PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS OR IF I MAY BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE.  THANK YOU! Place a Bid!