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   Jem Mace (1831-1910) was a prominent boxer in England and the United States, winning the Welterweight, Heavyweight, and Middleweight titles. He fought in the 19th century, using scientific and precise punches, and was nicknamed "The Gypsy".

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   Jem Mace was a British boxer and wrestler who fought from 1877 to 1897. He claimed to be the world heavyweight champion and had a record of 1877-1897 with 99 knockouts.

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   Feb 3, 2010 · Jem Mace was a bare knuckle boxer and the "Father of Modern Boxing". He fought many champions and traveled the world teaching and promoting boxing. See his biography, record, and photos.

   • Born: April 8 1831; Beeston, Norfolk, England
   • Weight: 136-175 lbs

   • Height: 5-9 1/2

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   Jem Mace brought a more scientific style of fighting to the ring than did most of his predecessors. Before making fighting his career, Mace worked as an apprentice cabinetmaker and as a fiddler. He defeated Slasher Slack in his first professional fight in 1855.

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   Learn about Jem Mace, the nineteenth century English boxing pioneer and champion who influenced the sport with his skills, innovations and vision. Discover his life story, achievements, controversies and legacy in this comprehensive article.

7. www.britannica.com › biography › James-MaceJames Mace | Heavyweight Champion, British Champion & Olympic ...

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   James Mace (born April 8, 1831, Beeston, Norfolk, Eng.—died Nov. 30, 1910, Jarrow, Durham) was a professional boxer and English heavyweight champion who is considered by some authorities to have been world champion. He was the first fighter of consequence to show interest in the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

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   Why is Jem Mace famous?

   • Jem Mace was a famous bare-knuckle boxer and is regarded as one of the best of all time as well as being an important ambassador for the sport. He used his worldwide fame to help gain acceptance for the new Queensbury Rules, which emphasised the wellbeing of the fighters.

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   How did Jem Mace make boxing history?

   • Jem Mace (1866 – 1871) – After originally gaining and losing the title as a bare-knuckle fighter, Mace made boxing history by becoming one of the first high-profile fighters to switch to using boxing gloves in the ring after the introduction of the Queensbury Rules.

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   Did Jem Mace fight slasher slack?

   • Jem Mace brought a more scientific style of fighting to the ring than did most of his predecessors. Before making fighting his career, Mace worked as an apprentice cabinetmaker and as a fiddler. He defeated Slasher Slack in his first professional fight in 1855.

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   Was Jem a good boxer?

   • Jem lived the life of one of England’s great characters and heroes, a man who also stood out amongst some of his contemporaries in that he was open and friendly towards the Black boxers who were starting to emerge on the fight scene; men like Peter Jackson.

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   Jun 6, 2023 · Jem Mace (1861 – 1862) – One of the most famous bare-knuckle boxers of the nineteenth century, Jem Mace toured the world with his boxing Booth, taking on all comers. He lost his title to Tom King after initially beating him in their first contest.