Jimmy Wilde
(1892-1969), BoxerWilliam James ('Jimmy') Wilde
Sitter in 1 portrait
Widely regarded as the greatest flyweight boxer ever, Jimmy Wilde was known as 'the Mighty Atom' and 'the Ghost with a Hammer in his Hands'. Undisputed world champion 1916-23, he was a favourite both in Britain and the USA.
Jimmy Wilde; Ted ('Kid') Lewis
by George Belcher
coloured etching, 1919
NPG 6219
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