The Tipton Slasher:Oldest known boxing photo

[Willow The Wisp]

It's suggested that Perry's opponent is Tass Parker on the right. The two met 3 times between 1843 and 46.

The Tipton Slasher is a well remembered fistic hero.
I like this write up.

[GhostofDempsey]

I think my shillings would have been on the Shropshire Slasher in a mythical match up…

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