TBDX______VERSION003FIGHTERS__VERSION021RRS_______VERSION006HISTORY___VERSION010LJohnParkes( zDzDALondonCoventry@$9EnglandJohn Sparkes of Coventry 350 battles for Prizes died age 52 in 1733 sometimes referred to as Sparkes 1710-04-05 scheduled vs Thomas Hesgate at the Bear Garden Hockley in the Hole Fought Sgt. Miller prior to Miller's fight with Buck circa 1712 1732-09-18 billed vs. Miller at Figg's (date given in Pugilistica for flier) He is one of the masters of the backsword mntioned by Godfrey fought for over 20 years, great judgement but heavy and slow and inactive BearLCorinthianBear @IAAAAA Royal Explorers ClubEnglishRetired Pugs