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Author of Broughton’s Rules and the introducer of boxing gloves (mufflers), John Broughton was known as the Father of Boxing. He beat George Taylor, to become Champion in 1738. In 1741 Broughton fought George Stevenson and beat him so badly that he died of his injuries. The Duke of Cumberland became Broughton’s patron, persuaded him not to retire and financed the opening of his own amphitheatre and an Academy. After Broughton was beaten by Jack Slack in 1750, the Duke lost over £10,000 in wagers and closed Broughton’s premises. Subsequently Prize-fighting was outlawed and Broughton became an antique dealer and later a Yeoman of the Guard.
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