1808 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing Events 10 May — John Gully successfully defends his English title by defeating Bob Gregson in 24 rounds at Woburn. Gully announces his retirement later in the year. 8 October — Tom Cribb defeats Bob Gregson in 23 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to win the English championship following John Gully's retirement.Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopaedia. Retrieved on 24 October 2009.
Cricket Events George Osbaldeston makes his debut in first-class cricket. England Most runsNote that scorecards created in the first quarter of the 19th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 379 (HS 100) Most wickets – Thomas Howard and Lord Frederick Beauclerk 16 apiece
Horse racing England The Derby – Pan The Oaks – Morel St Leger Stakes – Petronius
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