The event took place on,6, April,1893 in New order,a fight between Andy Bowen (left in the picture) and Jack Burke.Which was claimed as one of longest fight ever .
Both of man showed no signs of giving up.They battled until completely exhausted.The was held under the London prize ring ruling.Meaning the was no limit on rounds being fought,it will continues until one of the fighters quit or knocked out.
Painful but bravely, Jack Burke defended his reputation and dignity,he did give up after both his hands were broken,.He could barely thrown the punches during the fight but he kept going on.
After 110 , rounds, both of the fighters non was able to stand up from his corner stool.The referee declared that the fight was draw since both fighters could not continue with the fight
Jack Burke never fight again due his injuries he sustained.and Andy Bowen continue to fight for two years,later he died in the ring after a tight with kid Lavigne.!
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