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There have been several boxers that have been called the 'gentleman of boxing':
Willie Pep, Floyd Patterson, Jim Corbett, Lennox Lewis are but a few that were called 'gentlemen of boxing'. Answer #2 Most likely Gentleman Jim Corbett.
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What sport is called gentleman's sport?
Boxing
Who was the gentlemen of boxing?
GENTLEMAN JIM CORBETT BACK IN THE LATE 1800,s. GENTLEMAN JIM CORBETT BACK IN THE LATE 1800,s.
Where boxing is played?
The area where a boxing fight is held is called a boxing ring.
What is a boxing contest called?
boxing day
What is kick boxing called in Japan?
Japanese Kickboxing
Why is boxing known as sweet science?
The phrase "the sweet science of boxing" was first used by a gentleman called Pierce Egan who wrote a collection of articles regarding boxing. He wrote the articles in the publication, Boxiana, or Sketches of Modern Pugilism in 1824. "The phrase "the sweet science of boxing" was popularized by Liebling. He got it from Pierce Egan's Boxiana, collections of articles about boxing in England in the 1700s. Egan called boxing "The Sweet Science of Bruising." http://www.greatbasinweb.com/gb2-2/sweetstories.htm "Pierce Egan (1772-1849), early journalist, sportswriter, and writer on popular culture. He wrote first about boxing in his serial publication, Boxiana, or Sketches of Modern Pugilism (1824), in which he originated the description of boxing as "the sweet science" http://www.wikipedia.com/wiki/Pierce_Egan
Why is the Boxing Day tsunmia called the Boxing Day tsunmia?
Because it occurred on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas.
Why 26 December is called boxing day?
December 26.Boxing Day
What is a place where you play boxing called?
The mat. In "Boxing" it's called the "Canvas", Wrestler's call it "The Mat". Hope this helped! :)
Is kick boxing real or fake?
Kick boxing, also called Muay Thai, is very real.
What is a smart gentleman's shoe called?
Whatever it's parents called it!
What is anthor name for Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is also called St. Stephens Day
