Daniel Mendoza

Daniel Mendoza (5 July 1764 – 3 September 1836) was an English-Jewish prizefighter, who was heavy-weight boxing champion of England 1792-1795 and is considered the "father of scientific boxing".

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5 July - 1764 - 3 September - 1836 - English - Jew - Prizefighter - Boxing

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Was well known for transforming the stereotypical image of a jew from a weak, indefensible person to a strong and tough warrior.

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Mendoza was the first boxer to ever create a methodology for the art. His ability to overcome much heavier adversaries was a consequence of this. Members of his ancestry later went on to discover new styles in modern fencing.

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Mendoza is Peter Sellers' great-great grandfather.

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