An oak tree has been planted in commemoration of a historic bare-knuckle boxing event that is said to have attracted a crowd of over 20,000 spectators. The match, held in Lincolnshire, is notable for being the inaugural world championship fight. The tree-planting ceremony was graced by local historians, along with members of the community, who congregated to pay tribute to this distinctive chapter in the county’s sports history.
This story was drawn from original reporting by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk and adapted by The Lincoln Post.
