I have always considered that boxing really combines all the finest and highest inclinations of a man – activity, endurance, science, temper, and, last, but not least, presence of mind.
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Showing all quotesBirth: | 25th January, 1857 |
Death: | 13th April, 1944 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | - |
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The second son of the 3rd Earl of Lonsdale, he succeeded his brother, the 4th Earl, in 1882. Lord Lonsdale was an avid sportsman and bon vivant and was known by some as "England's greatest sporting gentleman". He was a founding member of the National Sporting Club and he donated the original Lonsdale Belts for boxing. His name was later given to a clothing brand of boxing garments.
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