John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry

John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, was a British nobleman known for his colorful personality and influence in boxing. He promoted the Marquess of Queensberry Rules, a code that standardized modern boxing with rules like using gloves and three-minute rounds. He was also involved in a famous legal case against author Oscar Wilde, which contributed to Wilde’s downfall. Douglas’s advocacy helped shape fairer, safer boxing practices, and his name remains associated with the sport’s modern standards.