Gadzee, J.

Gadzee was a bare-knuckle English fighter in the early 19th Century and fought in the era of "Broughton's Rules." Established in 1743 by Jack Broughton, considered the father of English boxing, the Rules stated that wrestling moves above the waist were allowed, but a fighter could not hit an opponent once he was down. In fact, knockdowns marked the division of rounds as the downed fighter had 30 seconds to return to the center of the ring or he would lose. If the fighter, with the help of his handlers, made it to the center, the fights resumed in what was considered a new round. In this way, fights were recorded according to the number of rounds and amount of time. "Broughton's Rules" were replaced in 1838 by the Pugilistic Society's "London Prize Ring Rules."

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
According to Fistiana, or, The oracle of the ring : results of prize battles from 1700 to December, 1867, Gadzee fought ten bouts as a professional, but the results were never recorded. It is known he fought fighters named Stone, Myers, Duggan, Watson, and Jewish fighter Himan Gideon (known as Gideon the Jew).

Origin:
England

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