John Graham Chambers

John Graham Chambers was a prominent figure in the history of boxing, known for co-developing the modern rules of the sport in the mid-19th century. His collaboration with aristocrat John Sholto Douglas led to the establishment of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1867, which introduced key regulations such as the use of gloves and the concept of rounds, greatly influencing the evolution of boxing into the structured sport it is today.