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August 10, 1743

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1743, the first written rules were added to boxing by then champion Jack Broughton and were named the Broughton Rules. The Rules were as follows: 1. If a man goes down and does not rise after a count of 30, then he loses the match. Please be certain a … Continue reading

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