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England / UK: Daniel Mendoza (1764 1836), an English prizefighter who was boxing champion of England in 17921795. Engraving by Henry Kinsbury,1789

According to the Ring Boxing Record Book, Mendoza was undefeated in 27 straight fights prior to 1788. Bare-knuckle fights ended when an opponent was knocked out or unable to continue (Technical knockout) or by foul or a draw. Thus, Mendoza defeated his first 27 opponents by knockout. Dates and exact locations are unknown, except that all fights were in England.
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England / UK: Daniel Mendoza (1764 1836), an English prizefighter who was boxing champion of England in 17921795. Engraving by Henry Kinsbury,1789
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According to the Ring Boxing Record Book, Mendoza was undefeated in 27 straight fights prior to 1788. Bare-knuckle fights ended when an opponent was knocked out or unable to continue (Technical knockout) or by foul or a draw. Thus, Mendoza defeated his first 27 opponents by knockout. Dates and exact locations are unknown, except that all fights were in England.
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3700 x 4830 px | 51.1 MB
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31.3 x 40.9 cm | 12.3 x 16.1 in (300 dpi)
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