Bob Brettle
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Born
18 January 1832 [1]
Robert Brettle
18 January 1832 [1]
Died7 April 1872 (aged 40) [1]
Resting placeSt. Peter's Church, Harborne
OthernamesThe Birmingham Pet
Bob Brettle | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Brettle 18 January 1832 [1] |
| Died | 7 April 1872 (aged 40) [1] |
| Resting place | St. Peter's Church, Harborne |
| Other names | The Birmingham Pet |
| Known for | Boxing |
Robert Brettle (1832–1872)[1] was a successful bare-knuckle boxer[2] active in Birmingham, England, during the 1850s.[2] He was known as "The Birmingham Pet".[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.
