In boxing, fighting with gloves became standard in 1867 after the formulation of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules. The Marquess of Queensberry Rules, also known as Queensberry Rules, are a set of boxing rules that were established in London in 1867. These rules were named after John Douglas, the 9th Marquess of Queensberry, who was a patron of the sport and an advocate for the use of gloves and other safety measures in boxing.
The Queensberry Rules standardized the use of gloves in boxing matches, limited the number of rounds in a match, and introduced rules for knockdowns, clinches, and other aspects of the sport. The rules were adopted quickly by boxing organizations around the world and are still used today, with some modifications, in professional and amateur boxing.