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January 6, 1681

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Byers

On January 6, 1681, the 2nd Duke of Albemarle of Britain, Christopher Monck, put on the first recorded boxing match in history. He ‘convinced’ his butler and his butcher to fight. It did take the promise and actual payment of money. The only rules were… Continue reading →

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June 11, 1973

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Joel Byers

On June 11, 1973, the State of Pennsylvania took a direct hit from its own Justice Department, and was forced to license women to box or wrestle, just like the men. The jello, honey, maple syrup and/or yogurt was optional. Continue reading →

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October 12, 1853

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Joel Byers

On October 12, 1853, Boxer John Morrisey won the world heavyweight title under unusual circumstances. After the 36th round, his foe, Yankee Sullivan voluntarily left the ring, thereby forfeiting the match. Why did he leave the ring? To go and punch some of Morrisey’s rather vocal fans. He got so mad at Morrisey’s supporters, he … Continue reading →

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June 28, 1997

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1997 Mike Tyson was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear after three rounds of their WBA heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas, NV. Mike was upset as he tried to claim he was overcome by his manly affection for his opponent and that it was just a love bite. … Continue reading →

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December 19, 1887

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1887 Jake Kilrain and Jim Smith fought in a bare knuckles fight that lasted 106 rounds. At that time, a round lasted until one fighter was knocked down, and the fight lasted until one of the fighters could not get up after being knocked down. In addition, most wrestling … Continue reading →

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August 10, 1743

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Joel Byers

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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