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1808 in sports

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

Contents

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.

    • Cricket

    Events

  • George Osbaldeston makes his debut in first-class cricket.

    • England

  • Most runs – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 379 (HS 100)
  • Most wickets – Thomas Howard and Lord Frederick Beauclerk 16 apiece

    • Horse racing

    England

  • Epsom Derby – Pan
  • Epsom Oaks – Morel
  • St Leger Stakes – Petronius

    • References

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