Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marquess-of-queensberry-rules
Noun
/ˈmɑːrkəs əv ˈkwinsˌbɛri ruːlz/
Definition
A set of rules for fair boxing that emphasizes sportsmanship and safety.
Examples
- The Marquess of Queensberry Rules were adopted to make boxing a more regulated and respectable sport.
- Most professional boxing matches today are held under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules.
- Before the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules, boxing matches were often brutal and lacked formal guidelines.
Meaning
The Marquess of Queensberry Rules are a codification of boxing regulations that establish guidelines for the conduct of boxing matches, including the use of gloves and the prohibition of certain types of strikes.
Synonyms
- Boxing regulations
- Boxing rules
- Queensberry Rules
