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Queensberry

American  
[kweenz-ber-ee, ‑buh-ree] / ˈkwinzˌbɛr i, ‑bə ri /

noun

  1. John Sholto Douglas, 8th Marquis of, 1844–1900, Scottish nobleman and sponsor of modern boxing rules.


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This week it was revealed that Warren and Queensberry had sent "letters before action" to Sela and TKO raising the issues.

From BBC

The fight was primarily organised by Sela and Netflix, and TKO chief Mark Shapiro claims Zuffa Boxing will be tasked with the promotional duties around the fight instead of Queensberry .

From BBC

Fury is signed to Queensberry and has been since he resumed his boxing career in 2018.

From BBC

Fury is signed to Frank Warren's Queensberry, but TKO president Mark Shapiro said on Wednesday that Zuffa Boxing will promote the fight, which will be shown on Netflix.

From BBC

"The winner of this will be fighting in a big stadium fight," the Queensberry boss said.

From BBC