Ben Caunt (22 March 1815 – 10 September 1861) was a 19th century English bare-knuckle boxer who became the "heavyweight" boxing champion known as the "Torkard Giant" and "Big Ben".
Read more about Ben Caunt: Early Life, Boxing Career, Retirement and Attempted Comeback, Death and Legacy
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