The Marquis of Queensbury rules are a code of popularly accepted rules in the sport of boxing. They were named so because the 9th Marquis of Queensbury publicly endorsed the code. Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Dominguez (left) vs. ...

The boxing code was written by John Graham Chambers in 1865 and published in 1867 as "the Queensbury rules for the sport of boxing". This code of rules superseded the Revised London Prize Ring rules (1853), which had themselves replaced the original London Prize Ring rules (1743) of Jack Broughton. This version persuaded boxers that "you must not fight simply to win; no holds barred is not the way; you must win by the rules" (17, sect. 5, pt. 1). John Graham Chambers codified the Marquess of Queensberry rules upon which modern-day boxing is based. ... 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Jack Broughton’s Boxing Rules, a. ... The London Prize Ring rules was a list of 29 rules drafted by Britains Jack Broughton in 1743, governing the conduct of prizefighting/boxing for over 100 years. ... A drawing of Jack Broughton by George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend. ...

The first prize fight under Marquis of Queensbury rules took place in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 29, 1885. John L. Sullivan defeated his opponent, Dominick McCaffery, in the sixth round. Flag Seal Nickname: The Queen City Location Location in Hamilton County, Ohio Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Ohio Hamilton Mayor Mark L. Mallory (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 206. ... August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... For the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, see John L. Sullivan (U.S. Navy). ...

Marquis of Queensbury Rules

1. To be a fair stand-up boxing match in a 24-foot ring, or as near that size as practicable.
2. No wrestling or hugging allowed.
3. The rounds to be of three minutes' duration, and one minute's time between rounds.
4. If either man falls through weakness or otherwise, he must get up unassisted, 10 seconds to be allowed him to do so, the other man meanwhile to return to his corner, and when the fallen man is on his legs the round is to be resumed and continued until the three minutes have expired. If one man fails to come to the scratch in the 10 seconds allowed, it shall be in the power of the referee to give his award in favour of the other man.
5. A man hanging on the ropes in a helpless state, with his toes off the ground, shall be considered down.
6. No seconds or any other person to be allowed in the ring during the rounds.
7. Should the contest be stopped by any unavoidable interference, the referee to name the time and place as soon as possible for finishing the contest; so that the match must be won and lost, unless the backers of both men agree to draw the stakes.
8. The gloves to be fair-sized boxing gloves of the best quality and new.
9. Should a glove burst, or come off, it must be replaced to the referee's satisfaction.
10. A man on one knee is considered down and if struck is entitled to the stakes.
11. No shoes or boots with springs allowed.
12. The contest in all other respects to be governed by revised rules of the London Prize Ring.

Sources

• HickokSports.com - Sports History - Boxing: Heavyweight Champions