课文分析 

1、In those days, boxers fought with bare fists for prize money.

fought with bare fists 赤手空拳的打斗

2、One of the most colourful figures in boxing history was Daniel Mendoza, who was born in

1764.

One of the most colourful figures = one of the most famous people

3、The use of gloves was not introduced until 1860, when the Marquis of Queensberry drew up

the first set of rules.

Introduce（vt.传入, 引进）= bring in（介绍引进）

-- Potatoes were introduced into Europe from South America.

draw up  vt.制定、起草（-- draw up a plan）

4、In his day, Mendoza enjoyed tremendous popularity. He was adored by rich and poor alike.

In his day = in his full time = in his good day  在他的全盛时期新概念英语课文下载

He was adored by rich and poor alike.

= He was not only adored by the rich but adored by the poor as well.