Category Archives: Heenans in United States

John Carmel Heenan and the Queensbury Rules

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John Carmel Heenan came from humble origins but he left a permanent mark on the sport in which he made his name. Today every boxing enthusiast is aware of the fair play and sportsmanship in both professional and amateur boxing … Continue reading →

Frances “Peaches” Heenan and the scandal of the child bride

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From pop stars to football players and fashion icons, the public appetite for information about the famous and the infamous seems endless. Today’s fascination with the Beckhams and the Khardashians; the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex and the Clooneys isn’t … Continue reading →