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EspañolJOHN GRAHAM CHAMBERS
'John Graham Chambers' (12 February, 1843 - 4 March, 1883) was a major figure in developing the rules of boxing and in UK athletics generally.
He was born 12 February, 1843 in Carmarthenshire, Wales,
Chambers codified the "Marquess of Queensberry rules" upon which modern-day boxing is based. In 1867, he established the rules, which include the required use of boxing gloves, the ten-count, and three-minute rounds.
He was also a major catalyst in the founding of British amateur athletics.
Chambers died in London on 4 March, 1883 and is buried there in Brompton Cemetery.
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| Early life |
| Career |
| Later life |
Early life
He was born 12 February, 1843 in Carmarthenshire, Wales,
Career
Chambers codified the "Marquess of Queensberry rules" upon which modern-day boxing is based. In 1867, he established the rules, which include the required use of boxing gloves, the ten-count, and three-minute rounds.
He was also a major catalyst in the founding of British amateur athletics.
Later life
Chambers died in London on 4 March, 1883 and is buried there in Brompton Cemetery.
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