Robert Brettle (1832–1872) was a successful bare-knuckle boxer active in Birmingham, England, during the 1850s. He was known as "The Birmingham Pet".
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,, starting at about the 16 min. 52 sec. mark 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.Antiques Roadshow's Greatest Finds (episode unknown)
Brettle died aged 40 and is buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church, Harborne in Birmingham.
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