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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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That "family first" mentality is why he snubbed the Olympic route with Team GB to sign with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This week it was revealed that Warren and Queensberry had sent "letters before action" to Sela and TKO raising the issues.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Fury is signed to Frank Warren's Queensberry, but TKO president Mark Shapiro said on Wednesday that Zuffa Boxing will promote the fight, which will be shown on Netflix.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

Since that event he had enlisted, and while away in the country he was seen by someone representing Lord Queensberry and made a statement.

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