The Brighton Boy: Thomas Sayers, 200 Years On
Born in a Brighton slum in 1826, Thomas Sayers became the first heavyweight boxing champion of the world. On his 200th birthday in May 2026, a councillor cleaned his plaque. This is his story.
Born in a Brighton slum in 1826, Thomas Sayers became the first heavyweight boxing champion of the world. On his 200th birthday in May 2026, a councillor cleaned his plaque. This is his story.