Daniel Mendoza, the famous Jewish boxer... Early on Australia...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, April 18, 1787  The top of page 2 has an article: "Boxing" noting in part: "...anticipating the  laurels of Martin, the hitherto famous Bath Butcher; but the fates determined otherwise; to Mendoza conquest was decreed to the no small gratification of his sable-visaged brethren. Previous to the combat six to one were offered ... See More  

Jewish boxer Daniel Mendoza...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Dec. 6, 1787 



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Page 3 has a nice report on Jewish boxer Daniel Mendoza. The report is headed: "Boxing" and begins: "Humphries and Mendoza met yesterday evening, by agreement...for the purpose of settling the conditions of their intended battle..." and what follows are the various details of the... See More  

1787 Daniel Mendoza... Jewish boxing...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, December 21, 1787 



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Page 3 has a curious item headed: "Intelligence Extraordinary" which begins: "As the noble science of BOXING now is revived so as to afford entertainment to Ladies and Gentlemen...it has been proposed to hire or build a theatre for this purpose..." with much more... See More  

The Mendoza and Humphreys boxing match...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1788 



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The back page has most of a column taken up with: "Humphreys and Mendoza" beginning: "So high was the public anxiety on the issue of the bruising match which was decided yesterday that  neither the distance...nor the...weather could prevent a very large body of people from assembling at the scene... See More  

The first of the 3 historic Mendoza-Humphries boxing matches...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 12, 1788 



* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew

* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights



Nearly half of page 7 is taken up with: "Further Particulars Relative to the Fight between Humphries and Mendoza". Daniel Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving... See More  

Daniel Mendoza on his famous boxing match against Humphries...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1788 



* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew

* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights



Page 3 has a full column which includes: "Mendoza's Letter in Vindication of his Behaviour at the late Contest Between Him and Humphries" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew fr... See More  

Daniel Mendoza on his famous boxing match against Humphries...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1788  Page 3 has a full column which includes: "Mendoza's Letter in Vindication of his Behaviour at the late Contest Between Him and Humphries" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to ha... See More  

Daniel Mendoza the famous Jewish boxer...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Sept. 25, 1790  The back page has a report headed: "Boxing" which notes in part: "On the fight which to take place...during the ensuing...week between Humphries and Mendoza, betts to a very considerable amount are laid. The odds are much in favour of Mendoza. Odds are also laid that they do not fight at the place or time appointe... See More  

Daniel Mendoza the famous Jewish boxer...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1788 



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Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Mendoza's Answer to Humphries' Challenge" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to ha... See More  

Daniel Mendoza, the Jewish boxing champion...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 24, 1788 



* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew

* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights



Inside has a nearly column-long article headed: "Humphries Reply to Mendoza" which is one of several letters between these two boxing rivals, which did much to hype the 3 notable boxing matches between them. The letter is signed in type: Rich. Humphries (see... See More  

Dan Mendoza, the Jewish boxer...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 26, 1788  The top of page 3 has: "Mendoza's Answer to Humphries" concerning a boxing match, signed by him in type: Daniel Mendoza. (see) This letter takes most of the middle column.

Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to... See More  

Daniel Mendoza, the famed Jewish boxer...

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1788  Page 2 has an early report on Daniel Mendoza the Jewish boxer. The report notes in part: "Humphries & Mendoza happened to be present & the former challenged the champion of the Israelites. Mendoza agreed to accept the challenge provided that on weighing, there was no greater difference between them than that allowed...The matc... See More  

Dan Mendoza, the Jewish boxer...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 31, 1788 



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The top of page 3 has: "Mendoza's Final Answer to Humphries" concerning a boxing match, signed by him in type: Daniel Mendoza. (see) Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is... See More  

Humphries confronts Mendoza to set a boxing match...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1788 



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2 has a very interesting report concerning the two famed boxers of the day, Richard Humphries and Daniel Mendoza. Included is: "Humphreys...went to the school of Mendoza & after the usual sparring of the...pupils was over, called upon him...to declare whether he intended to fight him again or not, offering t... See More  

Boxing match between Humphreys and Mendoza...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 9, 1788 



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Inside has close to half a column on the boxing champions Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, noting in part: "After all the negociations upon the subject of the contest between Humphreys and Mendoza...renders it hardly probable that they will ever fight again...Humphreys informed Mendoza that he accepted his challeng... See More  

The boxers Mendoza and Humphreys plan their next contest...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Nov.27, 1788



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Page 3 has a report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being before the King's Bench, headed: "King versus Barrington" (see). The hyperlink has much on Mr. Barrington.

The back page has a report of the famed boxer Daniel Mendoza, noting in part: "Humphreys and Mendoza met yesterday evening...for ... See More  

Daniel Mendoza, the famed Jewish boxer...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 9, 1789  Page 3 has a lengthy & very detailed account of the famed second of three boxing matches between Daniel Mendoza Richard Humphries. Near the end it notes: "...With regard to skill in the conduct of this boxing match Mendoza appeared evidently to have the superiority..." with more (see).

Daniel Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who tran... See More  

First Jewish boxer to become a champion...

THE DIARY OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, May 18, 1789 Page 3 contains a nice report headed: "Boxing--Mendoza's Answer to Humphreys" which is a personal letter to him signed in type: D. Mendoza. Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize fighter to become a champion, a title he laid claim to in 1791. He fought a series of famous matches against Richard Humphries, the first he lost but ... See More  

Daniel Mendoza, the famous Jewish boxer...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, May 18, 1789  The top of page 2 has an article headed: "Boxing" which begins: "Mendoza, it is said, wishes to decline another engagement with Humphreys, but his friends think that he cannot avoid it..." with more.

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Arriving for the first inauguration... Mendoza, the famed Jewish boxer...

THE DIARY OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, June 13, 1789  Page 2 has a nice report concerning events just prior to Washington's inauguration: "...letter from New York...the legislative Assembly of the American Confederation was at that time full of business. General Washington, the President, had arrived on the 21st at Elizabeth Town...came to New York, when he received all the ho... See More  

Humphries & Mendoza set a date for their second match...

THE DIARY OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Jan. 12, 1790 



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Page 3 has: "Boxing" which includes letters  from Humphries & Mendoza, the first is Humphries asking Mendoza for the date they will fight, and the other is Mendoza responding (see). As Wikipedia notes the career of Daniel Mendoza (famed Jewish boxer; see hyperlink) was defined by a seri... See More  

18th century boxing... Daniel Mendoza... Botany-Bay...

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, January 15, 1790



* two boxing related articles... including the mention of Mendoza (Daniel Mendoza, noted 18th century Jewish boxer)



* Mention of Botany-Bay and convicts



Pages 2 and 3 both have articles related to 18th century boxing, one of which includes a mention of Mendoza, the famed Jewish boxer.  Page 2 also has the mention of sh... See More  

Famed Jewish boxer Daniel Mendoza...

THE MORNING POST AND DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 19, 1790  Unusual in that nearly half a column on pg. 3 is taken up with not just "Boxing" as it is headed, but with the: "...celebrated pugilists, Humphreys and Mendoza...", the latter being the famed Jewish boxer.  The article notes: "...Humphreys and Mendoza met yesterday evening, by appointment...accompanied... See More  

Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790  



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The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More  

Humphreys and Mendoza, the famed boxers...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 6, 1790 



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Page 3 has an article concerning the famed boxers Humphries and Daniel Mendoza: "Yesterday Humphries and Mendoza waited on Sir Sampson Wright...with their sureties...were informed...that if they should attempt to challenge each other...they would be subject to severer penalties: they both promised they would not... See More