Queensberry Rules . Set of regulations for boxing introduced in 1866 by John Sholton Douglas , VIII Marquis of Queenberry . These rules mark the birth of modern boxing. These rules are what essentially govern today’s amateur and professional bouts. Although numerous variations have been introduced by different boxing commissions, those attributed to him as a creator have not undergone basic changes since the fights are fought with gloves. The Queenberry Rules were actually written by John Grahan Chambers , a member of the Amateur Athletic Club, in England, who according to the customs of the time, appealed to an important personage of the nobility to sponsor and promote them with his name.
The importance of this regulation lies in having completely transformed the ways of fighting that existed in English boxing, and having brought them to modern boxing. With these rules the elements of wrestling were eliminated; the era of gloveless fighting was reached, the rounds were given a duration of three minutes, instead of the time required until one of the contestants was knocked out or abandoned, and the rest period between one round and another it increased from thirty seconds to one minute.
From the appearance of these rules, boxing became more technical and began to spread, first to Australia and the United States – which together with England were the only countries where it was fought without gloves – and later it became popular almost all over the world.
Queensberry Rules.
- A boxing match must take place in a twenty foot long ring or similar space.
- Fighting or clinging to the other is not allowed.
- Each round will be three minutes long, with an interval of one minute until the next round.
- If one of the contestants falls, due to weakness or for any other reason, they must get up on their own, they will be counted ten seconds to do so and once the fallen one has been incorporated, the combat will continue until the statutory three minutes. If one of the contestants falls and does not get up within ten seconds, the referee is authorized to award victory to the opponent.
- If one of the contestants is unconsciously hanging from the ropes, without touching the floor of the ring with his feet, it will be considered as if he had fallen.
- During the rounds, no person is allowed to climb into the ring, not even the seconds.
- When the fight has to be suspended for any reason, the referee will designate, as soon as possible, the date and place for the continuation of the same, unless the bettors of both fighters agree to cancel the bets.
- Boxing gloves of the necessary measure will be used in the fights for the fighters, which will be new and of the best quality.
- If a glove is broken or badly attached, it must be replaced or fitted to the satisfaction of the referee.
- A fighter with one knee on the ground will be considered down and if in such a position he is hit, this will entitle him to the perception of the bag.
- Boots or shoes with springs are not allowed .
- The revised rules of the London Boxing (London Prize Ring 1838) will govern the bouts in all other respects.
