People of London Prize Ring Rules

London Prize Ring Rules: 5 documented people. Founder: Jack Broughton. Also: codifier (1), champion (3).

Founder (1)

Jack BroughtonFather of Scientific BoxingEnglish champion and father of modern boxing who drafted the first London Prize Ring rules in 1743.

Codifier (1)

John Godfrey (Captain)Captain / Master of ArmsBritish captain and author of the seminal 1747 fencing treatise covering backsword, saber, and boxing.

Champion (3)

Jack Slack (The Norfolk Maul)Champion / Bare-knuckle Boxer18th-century English bare-knuckle boxing champion who defeated James Figg's successor Jack Broughton in 1750.James Figg1st Champion of England / Master of ArmsFirst official Heavyweight Champion of England in bare-knuckle boxing (1719) and Master of Arms.John Jackson (Gentleman Jackson)Champion of England / GentlemanFamous British bare-knuckle boxing champion, teacher of Lord Byron, and co-founder of the Pugilistic Club.

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