1802 in sports

1802 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Boxing

Events

• 20 August — Jem Belcher successfully defends his English title by defeating Joe Berks in 13 rounds at "Hanover Spa" in London.[1]

Cricket

Events

• E. H. Budd makes his debut in first-class cricket.

England

• Most runs[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 106 (HS 54)
• Most wickets[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 7

Horse racing

England

• The Derby – Tyrant[3]
• The Oaks – Scotia
• St Leger Stakes – Orville

References

1. Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Belcher. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
2. Note 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
3. "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.