1795 in sports
# 1795 in sports

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.

## 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 – John Hammond 800
* Most wickets – Thomas Boxall 60

## Horse racing

England

* The Derby – Spread Eagle
* The Oaks – Platina
* St Leger Stakes – Hambletonian
