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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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"Everybody's got to make a compromise," the Queensberry boss said.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

In a social media post after the fight, Queensberry promoter Frank Warren said his "thoughts and prayers" were with Reeves and his family.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

"Everyone at Queensberry is thinking of him and we're in constant contact with his team regarding his condition as we hope for positive news," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Warren later told BBC Sport that Queensberry would continue to promote Fury alongside Alalshikh.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Sir Edward Clarke—pained, surprised, shocked—consented to a verdict for the Marquis of Queensberry and the great libel case was at an end.

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

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