1796 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing Events "Gentleman" John Jackson announced his retirement to leave the Championship of England a vacant title.Cyber Boxing Zone – John Jackson. Retrieved on 6 November 2009. 14 November — Tom Owen, said to be the inventor of the dumbbell, claimed the Championship of England after a 40th round victory over William Hooper at Harrow. Owen held the title until August 1797.Cyber Boxing Zone – Tom Owen. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
Cricket Events Inter-county matches were played for the last time until 1825, a victim of the loss of investment suffered by English cricket as the Napoleonic Wars escalated. 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 Tufton 306 Most wickets – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 42
Horse racing England The Derby – Didelot The Oaks – Parisot St Leger Stakes – Ambrosio
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