1792 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing Events "Big Ben" Brain retained his English Championship title but he became ill with cirrhosis of the liver and did not fight again. He died of the disease in April 1794.Cyber Boxing Zone – Ben Brain. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
Cricket Events During a minor match in Sheffield, the first known instance is recorded of a batsman being given out for obstructing the field. John Shaw, who had scored 7, has his dismissal recorded as "run out of the ground to hinder a catch". 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 – Tom Walker 542 (HS 107) Most wickets – Thomas Boxall 46
Horse racing England The Derby – John Bull The Oaks – Volante St Leger Stakes – Tartar
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