Boxing Greats
Boxing Greats published by KickarseCards, a compilation of boxing icons in history.
Boxing Greats playing cards, a compilation of boxing icons in history that really pack a punch, published by KickarseCards, 2019, with custom illustrations of some of the greatest boxers from the last century against a silver-grey background. Inspiration came from the super fights that took place in 2017 and the rebirth of interest in the sport that came with it. The names of the boxers are given on the Key Card►
Above: Boxing Greats playing cards published by KickarseCards, 2019. 52 cards + 2 jokers + 2 additional information cards in box. Printed in the UK by Ivory, limited edition of 900 decks.
Reviewed by Jane Wintle and Emilio Ranz.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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