Broughton Rules

The rules were written and codified by the English champion Jack Broughton in 1743.

Shortly after opening an amphitheatre in London, he drew up the first standard set of rules for the sport, which he posted in his venue on August 16, 1743.

That no contestant will be considered defeated unless after his fall he spent more time than the regulation to get into the square or his “second” declared him beaten.

That in order to avoid discussions, the contestants, upon arriving at the place of the fight, will choose two judges from among those present, who will decide on all the questions that may arise in the fight; If they do not agree, they will choose a third party to decide.

That it is not allowed to hit the opponent when he is on the ground, nor to grab him by the leg, by the breeches or by any part of the body located below the waist; a contestant will be considered down if on his knees.