Young Dutch Sam
Young Dutch Sam | |
|---|---|
Evans around 20 years of age | |
| Born | Samuel Evans 30 January 1808 Well Street, Ratcliffe Highway, East End, London, England |
| Died | 4 November 1843 (aged 35) West End London, England, Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | "The Phenomenon" |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | At the time he was considered a Lightweight: averaged 137-45 lb (62.1-65.7K) in early career Fought around 152 lb (68.9K) at end of career. In modern parlance he would be a Welterweight. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox;right-handed |
| Boxing record | |
| Wins | 16 (Estimate) |
| Losses | 0 |
Young Dutch Sam (30 January 1808 – 4 November 1843) was an English professional bare-knuckle boxer. He was considered a lightweight during his career, but his fighting weight would be comparable to a welterweight in modern parlance. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002.