1795 in sports

none 1795 sports 1795 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. Boxing Events 15 April — "Gentleman" John Jackson defeated Daniel Mendoza in nine rounds at Hornchurch to claim the Championship of England. Jackson did not defend the title and retired in 1796.Cyber Boxing Zone – John Jackson. Retrieved on 6 November 2009. Cricket Events Lord Frederick Beauclerk ended his studies at the University of Cambridge to become a full-time cricketer for the next thirty seasons; although he was an outstanding player, he is one of the most controversial figures in the sport's history. England Most runsNote that scorecards created in the 18th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages – John Hammond 800 Most wickets – Thomas Boxall 60 Horse racing England The Derby – Spread EagleEpsom Derby History, Winners, & Facts Britannica https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race www.britannica.com 20 December 2021 en The Oaks – Platina St Leger Stakes – Hambletonian References 1795