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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

"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

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 1867 Lord Queensberry presented cups for the British amateur championships at the recognized weights.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various

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