Daniel Mendoza
Daniel Mendoza · Sports
The father of scientific boxing; English champion 1792-1795; fought as 'Mendoza the Jew'
1764, Aldgate, London, England — 1836, Whitechapel, London, England
England
Daniel Mendoza is recognized among Jewish contributors to Sports — The father of scientific boxing; English champion 1792-1795; fought as 'Mendoza the Jew'
Daniel Mendoza was an English prizefighter who was Champion of England from 1792 to 1795 and revolutionized boxing by introducing defensive technique, footwork and counter-punching — the 'scientific' style. Fighting openly as 'Mendoza the Jew', he was a proud Sephardic Jew who became a celebrity and helped counter antisemitic stereotypes of his day.
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Source: Wikipedia; International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
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The father of scientific boxing; English champion 1792-1795; fought as 'Mendoza the Jew'
Source: Wikipedia; International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
