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Tom Sayers was a very popular bareknuckle boxing champion. He lived from 1826-1855, and is buried beneath this memorial, fronted by a likeness of his favourite dog, 'Lion' a gift from his patron, Lord Derby. Sayers was the last man to hold the title of Heavyweight champion of England before the introduction of the Queensbury rules.
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