Yeah, society could not longer abide Knights. The warrior was more and more constrained to sport.
Mace was multi-talented and well trained in combat.
There was no longer room for a 'Renaissance warrior' like Mace, trained in combat and music.
Born after his time.
P.S I noticed ChatGPT keeps wanting to refer to Mace as the 'Farher of Modern Boxing' but guys on this forum don't agree.
So I challenged ChatGPT with Mendoza. Here's its reply:
(It had a decided opinion on the word 'modern.')
ChatGPT (edited)
Tom (sic) Mendoza — the 18th-century English boxer often credited with codifying techniques, guards, and stances — some historians argue he’s the technical father of modern boxing because he formalized the scientific approach to fighting, rather than just being a star in the ring. His influence is more about fighting style and strategy, whereas Mace’s influence was more about professionalization and promotion.
Mace = Father of Modern Boxing as a sport/business, bridging bare-knuckle to Queensberry rules.
Mendoza = Father of Scientific Boxing as a technique/science, influencing stance, guard, and strategy
Me again:
Based on the word 'modern' ChatGPT wanted to stick with Mace.
P.S.S. It got Mendoza's first name wrong but I left it as such. I asked it a second time and it came up with 'Daniel.' (Second try -- lol)
- - Mendoza was a Floater/Stinker who would've been a track star had they paid like boxing.
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