Who was a boxer in the 1700s?

Answer 1

be much easier to find boxers of the future, you know... How about Daniel Mendoza (1764-1836). he has a facinating life story/ though he died penniless left his wife and 11 children stranded (spent time in Debtors prison, too...). Mendoza was the all time smallest heavyweight at only 160 lbs. He is considered to be the originator of Modern Boxing. He was the most celebrated Jewish athlete of his time and the 16th (world) (England) champion. He was born on July 5, 1764 and is reputed to be of Spanish noble decent. He was brought up in the very tough West End of London (at least 20 major Jewish fighters grew up there). His was a time of bare knuckle boxing when the rest was 1/2 what it is now. A Richard Humphreys helped get him started and then became a main opponent and they fought three battles (Mendoza won twice after being stopped in their first meeting). The Prince of Wales took a likeing to Mendoza and became his Patron. This certainly futhered his career. Mendoza is considered a Hero in Jewish history. Not only was he a great boxer of his time but also he countered many Stereotypes of that time period.. "Daniel Mendoza" Encyclopedia of world Biography.