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1808 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Boxing

Events

10 May — John Gully successfully defends his English title by defeating Bob Gregson in 24 rounds at Woburn. Gully announces his retirement later in the year.
8 October — Tom Cribb defeats Bob Gregson in 23 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to win the English championship following John Gully's retirement.^[1]

Cricket

Events

George Osbaldeston makes his debut in first-class cricket.

England

Most runs^[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 379 (HS 100)
Most wickets^[2] – Thomas Howard and Lord Frederick Beauclerk 16 apiece

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Bob Gregson billed as "The Lancashire Giant" was a bare-knuckle fighter of the early 19th-century. He was a boxing champion, ferry captain and the owner of a chophouse in Holborn in London. A bust of Gregson is located in the Royal Academy.

References

↑ Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopaedia. Retrieved on 24 October 2009.
1 2 Note that scorecards created in the first quarter of the 19th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages
↑ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

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[1] Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopaedia. Retrieved on 24 October 2009.

[cards-2] 1 2 Note that scorecards created in the first quarter of the 19th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages

[3] "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

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