18th-century London is a prosperous, lively and violent place. While horse racing fulfils the English aristocracy's passion for a blend of sport and gambling, the capital city now develops an equally exciting equivalent at a popular level. In the form of the prize fight, boxing becomes an entertainment again for the first time since the days of Roman gladiators.
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