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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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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

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

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Hearn says neither Matchroom nor Warren's Queensberry can act as lead promoter because it would give one fighter's side an advantage over the other.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Both fighters are signed to Queensberry and promoter Frank Warren confirmed after the bout there was a rematch clause.

From BBC May 15, 2026

In 1895 the applause was turned to execration, when he lost in a prosecution for criminal libel that he brought against the Marquis of Queensberry, and was himself arrested on a more serious charge.

From Oscar Wilde A Critical Study by Arthur Ransome

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