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Daniel Mendoza (5 July 1764 – 3 September
1836) was an England|English-Jewish prizefighter,
who was heavy-weight boxing champion of England
1792-1795 and is considered the "father of
scientific boxing".

Was well known for transforming the stereotypical
image of a jew from a weak, indefensible person to
a strong and tough warrior.

Queen Victoria's admiration for Mendoza was
extensively known. It was commonplace for Victoria
to invite Mendoza to the royal court where Mendoza
would entertain Queen Victoria with his scientific
boxing methodology. 

Mendoza was the first boxer to ever create a
methodology for the art. His ability to overcome
much heavier adversaries was a consequence of
this. Members of his ancestry later went on to
discover new styles in modern fencing.

Mendoza is Peter Sellers' great-great grandfather.


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==External links==
*http://www.jewishsports.net/BioPages/DanielMendoz
a.htm Daniel Mendoza at the International Jewish
Sports Hall of Fame.