John Jackson (Gentleman Jackson)

Champion of England / Gentleman

Famous British bare-knuckle boxing champion, teacher of Lord Byron, and co-founder of the Pugilistic Club.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth9/28/1769

Date of Death10/7/1845

Era18th–19th century

Country of OriginUnited Kingdom

Rank / TitleChampion of England in Bare-knuckle Boxing (1795–1800)

Active Years1788–1820

Biography

John Jackson defeated Daniel Mendoza in 1795 to become Champion of England. Famed for his elegance and scientific boxing stance, he instructed aristocracy at his Bond Street academy in London.

Associated Martial Arts

London Prize Ring RulesChampion→

The 1838 rules of the bare-knuckle prize ring. A round ended with a knockdown, rounds were unlimited, and a bout ran until a man failed to toe the line.