Robert Brettle (1832–1872)[1] was a successful bare-knuckle boxer[2] active in Birmingham, England, during the 1850s.
[2] A silver belt, given to him by his patrons to honour his achievements, and made in Birmingham, was featured on the television programme Antiques Roadshow,[3] while in the possession of one of his descendants.
It was subsequently donated to the British Boxing Board of Control and is now displayed at their headquarters.
[4] Brettle died aged 40 and is buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church, Harborne[2] in Birmingham.
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