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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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Reports suggest Wardley could face former IBF champion Daniel Dubois in the first half of 2026 - a straightforward fight to make, with both men promoted by Queensberry's Frank Warren.

From BBC

British light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi made a winning yet underwhelming start to life under new promoters Queensberry with a points victory over Zach Parker in Manchester.

From BBC

Queensberry's Frank Warren, who promotes Itauma, told BBC Sport that "Pulev has to fight Moses next with London and Manchester possible host cities".

From BBC

The author was convicted after he lost a libel trial against Lord Queensberry, who had accused him of being homosexual after discovering that his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, aka Bosie, was Wilde's lover.

From BBC

Bruno called it a "sad day for boxing", while Queensberry promoter Frank Warren also paid tribute to Bugner.

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