When did the modern era begin

1892, technically, is when the Marquis of Queensbury took over for good. Corbett just defeated Sullivan via kayo in the 21st round. The end of an era for sure. As far as I am concerned, you cant make comparisons to today to eras previously all that well, but, I would have to say the era for modernization came around the 1920's and 1930's.

 

April 27 1956 is when the modern era begain. Not a day before.

 

I would say the modern era of Queensberry Rules, began after World WarII.

A pioneer post 1945, deserves huge kudos.

 

Well if we are splitting the sport into three eras then I say Pioneer 1857-1892 (Corbett/Sullivan); Old Timers 1892-1945; Modern post 1945.

If you just having a pioneering era, then modern, then I would say just out of respect; Pioneer finished with the death of the man who first popularized the sport of Queensberry Rules Boxing; Jem Mace (born 1831; died November 30th 1910).

 

What in your opinion changed in 1920, to take us into the modern era?

I say post World War II, because despite already having nearly 60 pro fights, people could actually start to concentrate on sports, and Ray Robinson had clearly taken the sport to a new level, not seen before.

A level for which we have yet to see, be surpassed.

 

I think to be fair Corbett had developed the left hook and was basically fighting in the modern fight set.

45 Rounders finished I believe with Jackson/Willard. The last world title fight to go 20 rounds was Siki/McTigue; the last scheduled 20 round world title fight was I think a Louis defence and 20 rounders did not die entirely until the 70s.

Wrestling was taken out of the sport with the concept of Queensberry rules, and many a fighter, even today, to a point relies on holding.

A good point about the neutral corner rule, a mid 20s rule that cost Dempsey (although, Tunney got away with it, when he put Dempsey down!).

That all said, I can see where you coming from, and you have a fair argument.

 

the paradigm shift occured in 1958, everyone knows that!

 

Boxing is always evolving as is everything else, looking for nice clear cut-off points is only for nerds(like us?)
But a year-1882 when John L arrived!