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Queensberry

American  
[kweenz-ber-ee, -buh-ree] / ˈkwinzˌbɛr i, -bə ri /

noun

  1. John Sholto Douglas, 8th Marquis of, 1844–1900, Scottish nobleman and sponsor of modern boxing rules.


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Francis Warren - son of Queensberry chief Frank - first noticed him as a teenager, sparring established professionals.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

"A lot of people have high expectations of him as I have, by the way," Queensberry Promotions' Warren told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Russian Murat Gassiev is the WBA champion, while Germany's Agit Kabayel holds the WBC title and is also signed to Queensberry.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

The head of Queensberry Promotions, which represents 37-year-old Fury, said the 'Gypsy King' will earn a career-high payday against Joshua, surpassing the reported £80m he earned against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

The jury knew how this matter came before them as the outcome of the trial of Lord Queensberry for alleged libel.

From The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports by Anonymous

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