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Daniel Mendoza, Boxing Champion of England

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize fighter to become Champion of England (1792 to 1795). He stood but 5’7”, but Mendoza was a scrapper. Weighing in a 11.5 stone (160 pounds), he was billed as “Mendoza the Jew.” Mendoza was … Continue reading →

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The Star of Israel, Mendoza the Jew

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize fighter to become Champion of England from 1792 to 1795. Mendoza stood but 5’7”, but he was a scrapper. Weighing in a 11.5 stone (160 pounds), he was billed as “Mendoza the Jew.” … Continue reading →

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