History ComicBook / MendozaTheGreat

* GoodOldFisticuffs: the comic featured this a lot. Although it also contains other moves that were not yet banned in boxing like today such as wrestling, submissions and kicking.

-->'''Ronald Schechter:''' Whereas their adversaries across the Channel reputedly settled private quarrels by dueling with swords or pistols--leaving widows and orphans in their wake--the British (according to supporters of boxing) tended to settle their disputes with their fists..

* TheCavalierYears: The story mainly takes place in the late 17th century to early 18th century, but the trope is slightly subverted here. While it featured many cultural depictions from the era like the wigs, tricorn hats, and stagecoaches, there is less emphasis on swashbuckling and more emphasis on bare-knuckle fighting. This is quite true in a sense, since British people at that time preferred to settle their disputes not in duels like in Continental Europe but in a fist-fight. Author Ronald Schechter even said:

''Mendoza The Great'' is a limited comic book series published as part of The Victor comics line-up from 514 - 527 and 905 - 918 in 1970. The comics depict the life and career of real-life famous bare-knuckle boxer named Daniel Mendoza, who became the heavyweight champion of England from 1792–1795. His style of boxing, which consisted on the use of speed and mobility, became the first-known account of an "outboxer" style of boxing that famous modern boxers today still used like Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather Jr. As the legend grew of this small man being able to defeat larger and strong opponents, Daniel Mendoza would later became known as the "Father of Modern Boxing". His biggest contribution however, was how he became a symbol for the Jewish community at the time where rampant antisemitism and the view of the Jews as a weak race was prevalent.

''Mendoza The Great'' is a limited comic book series published as part of The Victor comics line-up from 514 - 527 and 905 - 918 in 1970. The comics depict the life and career of real-life famous bare-knuckle boxer named Daniel Mendoza, who became the heavyweight champion of England from 1792–1795. His style of boxing, which consisted on the use of speed and mobility, became the first-known account of an "outboxer" style of boxing that famous modern boxers today still used like Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Daniel Mendoza would later be known as the "Father of Modern Boxing". His biggest contribution however, was how he became a symbol for the Jewish community at the time where rampant antisemitism and the view of the Jews as a weak race was prevalent.

* {{Sidekick}}: Daniel Mendoza's good friend and confidant Manny Morris. He always has Mendoza's back, from driving him to his matches or acting as a spy to gather information from those who want to sabotage Mendoza's career. He even gives Mendoza insight to his opponent's fighting style and background. While Morris is a fictional character specifically create for the comic, he was based around some of Mendoza's real-life batboys and chums.

* TheEmpire: The British Empire. Even Mendoza is proud to be doing his part as a civilian in making sure that the British people knew how physically strong they are when it comes to roughing it out with foreigners.
* {{Sidekick}}: Daniel Mendoza's good friend and confidant Manny Morris. He always has Mendoza's back, from driving him to his matches or acting as a spy to gather information from those who want to sabotage Mendoza's career. He even gives Mendoza insight to his opponent's fighting style and background. While Morris is a fictional character specifically create for the comic, he was based around some of Mendoza's real-life batboys and chums.
* PunchClockVillain: Most of the villains in the comics are these. Lampshaded with characters such as Beau Brummy who was created just so Mendoza can kick the shit out of him.
* TheStrongman: Beau Brummy who can twist a firepoker in a loop with his bare hands.