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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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"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

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

From BBC May 15, 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

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

The funny bone and the ten-seconds rule explain the development of Queensberry sparring into the modern knocking-out match or glove fight.

From The Admirable Bashville or, Constancy Unrewarded by Shaw, Bernard

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