Art of Boxing and Science of Self-Defense; Together with a Manual of Training - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1888 Excerpt: ... The Rules. At present there are two recognized codes under which all boxing contests are held, viz.: the London Prize Ring Rules, which regulate all championship fights with bare knuckles, and are only used by professionals. They admit of every license, and are not fit to be considered by amateurs. The rules that govern all amateur meetings, both in this country and in England, are known as the "Marquis of Queensberry's Rules," but even these, although they are free from most of the worst features of their prototype, still leave much to be desired. On the basis of the Queensberry rules, Mr. David Blanchard, of Boston, Mass., has framed a new code which has not as yet been published, but has been warmly indorsed by many prominent lovers of the manly art. They seem to me to correct the most objectionable features of the Queensberry rules, and if generally adopted, will encourage fairer and more harmless, and at the same time more scientific and interesting exhibitions of the old and much-admired sport. I append them to this treatise in the hope that they will receive from the hands of all amateurs the favorable reception they deserve, and I trust that the general impression will be that they fully deserve the heading of The "American Fair-Play Rules." 1. An honest and competent referee must be chosen who should be familiar with the rules. His orders must be promptly obeyed, and his decisions in all cases shall be final. 2. A responsible timekeeper must be appointed who shall take his position near the ropes, and should be provided with a proper time-watch. The referee also may have the privilege of keeping time for his own satisfaction, particularly in reference to the twelve seconds after a fall. 3. All contests should take place in a roped square enclosure,...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1235759059
- ISBN 13 9781235759055
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages28
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