Brewer's: Heenan

In Heenan style. “By apostolic blows and knocks.” Heenan, the Benicia boy of North America, disputed for the champion's belt against Sayers, the British champion. His build and muscle were the admiration of the ring.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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