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Who won the first world heavyweight boxing championship using the Marquis of Queensberry rules?

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who won the first world heavyweight boxing championship using the marquis of queensberry rules

The first world heavyweight boxing championship using gloves and the Queensberry rules took place in New Orleans.

It was held on September 7, 1892, between James J. Corbett and John L. Sullivan.

Corbett knocked out Sullivan in the 21st round.

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