Daniel Mendoza
Daniel Mendoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 July 1764 Whitechapel, Aldgate, England |
| Died | 3 September 1836 (aged 72) Horseshoe Alley, Petticoat Lane, London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | Mendoza the Jew The Star of Israel |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Daniel Mendoza (5 July 1764 – 3 September 1836) (often known as Dan Mendoza) was an English prize fighter in the 1780s and 90s, and was also an instructor of pugilism. He was Sephardic of Portuguese Jewish descent.
Mendoza played a significant role in advancing the scientific technique in boxing by publishing two books on the subject (The Art of Boxing and The Modern Art of Boxing) and by conducting frequent public exhibitions. While modern sources often portray Mendoza as the English Prizefighting Champion from 1792 to 1795, contemporary sources from the late 18th and early 19th century do not describe Mendoza in this manner.