John Sholto Douglas

historical figure

John Sholto Douglas, the 9th Marquess of Queensberry, was an influential British nobleman credited with creating the Marquess of Queensberry Rules, which transformed boxing into a more organized and regulated sport. His advocacy for the sport and establishment of these rules in the late 1800s helped to shape modern boxing, making it more accessible and safer, while also promoting the sport's popularity in Victorian England.