Marquis of Queensberry Rules


rules for boxing est.1865 modern boxing rules combine these with jack broughton’s boxing rules (1743)
marquis of queensberry boxing rules governing contests for endurance (1865)

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 un-ssisted, 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 ent-tled 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.

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