1795 in sports
| Years in sports: | 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 |
| Centuries: | 17th century · 18th century · 19th century |
| Decades: | 1760s 1770s 1780s 1790s 1800s 1810s 1820s |
| Years: | 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 |
1795 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing[]
Events
- 15 April — "Gentleman" John Jackson defeated Daniel Mendoza in nine rounds at Hornchurch to claim the Championship of England. Jackson did not defend the title and retired in 1796.[1]
Cricket[]
Events
- Lord Frederick Beauclerk ended his studies at the University of Cambridge to become a full-time cricketer for the next thirty seasons; although he was an outstanding player, he is one of the most controversial figures in the sport's history.
England
- Most runs[2] – John Hammond 800
- Most wickets[2] – Thomas Boxall 60
Horse racing[]
England
- The Derby – Spread Eagle[3]
- The Oaks – Platina
- St Leger Stakes – Hambletonian
References[]
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – John Jackson. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
- ^ a b Note 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
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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