Events in world sport through the years 1736 to 1740.

Boxing

Events * 1736 — Broughton defeated Bill Gretting, but it is unclear if it was a championship fight. * 1736 — Broughton defeated Taylor after 20 minutes in London. Broughton claimed the English title and held it until 1750. * 1737 — Broughton defeated John Smith ("Buckhorse") in London to retain the title. * 1738 — Broughton defeated Prince Boswell in London to retain the title. * 1739 — Broughton defeated Will Willis in London to retain the title. * 1740 — Broughton defeated Sailor Field in London to retain the title.

Horse racing Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic p ...

Events * 1740 — Parliament introduced an Act "to restrain and to prevent the excessive increase in horse racing", though it was largely ignored.

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1736 Events January–March * January 12 – George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney, becomes the first Field Marshal of Great Britain. * January 23 – The Civil Code of 1734 is passed in Sweden. * January 26 – Stanislaus I of Pol ...

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