Boxing Rules

Marquis of Queensberry Rules Governing Contests for Endurance That’s right, there’s a new set of standard rules out for the fighters. They were created by, John Sholto Douglas and John Graham Chambers, two of the worlds best boxers ever seen to hit the ring. 1. To be a fair stand-up boxing match, in a twenty-four foot ring, or as near that size as practicable. 2. No wrestling or hugging allowed. 3. The rounds to be of …

…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 the revised rules of the London Prize Ring.