1857 in sports

1857 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Years in sports: 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860
Centuries: 18th century · 19th century · 20th century
Decades: 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s
Years: 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860

Baseball

National championship

Boxing

Events

  • John Morrissey retains the Championship of America but there is no record of any fights involving him in 1855.[1]
  • 10 February — Tom Sayers defeats Aaron Jones in the 85th round at Medway, Kent. Having beaten Harry Poulson the previous year, Sayers is now the main contender for the Championship of England title disputed by William Perry and Tom Paddock.[2]
  • 16 June — Sayers defeats Perry after 85 rounds at the Isle of Grain. Sayers claims the title but most backers still recognise Paddock, who does not fight this year. Perry's career ends after his defeat by Sayers.[2]

Cricket

Events

England

Football

Events

Horse racing

England

Rowing

The Boat Race

References

  1. Cyber Boxing Zone – John Morrissey. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.
  2. Cyber Boxing Zone – Tom Sayers. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.
  3. NB: not to be confused with the famous association football club of the same name
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