The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-04
The Great Fight between Caunt and Benz
digO, for $4,000.

In consequence OF the great interest excited in
this country relative to the particulars and result OF
this affair, we have been induced to give much
fuller account, than we otherwise would have done.
| In addition to the amount Of money pending, the
championship Of England, or the belt" as re-
spects pugllsm, is tie reward OF the victor. There
is every reason to believe that the successful man
on this occasion, will have several other powerful
opponents to contend against ere he be allowed to
retain the victor's garland in peace.
| From the Sunday Times Sept l4l
The match which, ever since the 18th of April
last, on which day II was made, has excited an ex-
traordnary degree OF interest, increasing in ntensi-
| ty as the period for Its decision approached was
brought to conclusion on Tuesday last, in field
close 10 Sutheld Green, beyond Livingston Levelin
the county of Oxford regret to record under CIR
cumstances which far from calculated to sustain
the reputation OF British BOXERS still less to dignity
the office OF champion of England" There was
considerable difficulty IN selecting ground for the az
fair, owing TO the interference of the authoritiesand
objections Of the parties, but at length the above
named spot was selected. When the ring wasformed
considerable violence took place by gang of or
gained r0wdles, who appeared determined to rule
the roast for the day Indeed, long before the fight
was over, all those who at first content to seat
| themselves on the grass, as peaceabe spectators,
were obliged to the perpendicular and those
who could noiyresst the fearful crushes from with.
out, were glad to retire to the rear, and 10 be
content with casual squirt at the combatants,
while the umpres and referee were at times
so completely overwhelmed as TO be Obliged
| 10 fly within the ropes and stakes for protection
Caunt the first to make his appearance on the
| ground, attended by Molyneux (the black) and Jem
Turner as his seconds, Ben Butler (Caunt's unce)
having charge of the bottles. lie was loudly cheer
ed, and was in high spirits. Bendigo attended by
Nick Ward and Jack Hannah, Jem Ward and Jem
Burn next arrived, and the most deafening shouts
proved the extent OF his popularity while the Not
bingham roughs hourlshing their sticks, and
surrounding the ropes and stakes, evinced spirit
OF partisanship After the first ebullition had SUBJ
sided, Caunt and Bendigo shook hands, and the toss
tor choice OF corners took place This was won by
Caunt who took the higher ground with his back
to the sun, while Bendigo, having "Hobson's
CHOICE" was constrained to take the opposite cor
Ger, the sun shining full in his face On strpnno
the contrast between the men was extraordinary
Caunt, compared with Bendigo, presented a nj
gantc aspect, while his huge limbs Invested ofheir
customary covering OF flesh, had Almost singular APP
pearance. Hisribs were as papabe those Of grey
hound, and his long arms, thighs, and legs covered
only with well proportioned muscles and sinews gave
him the appearance of perfect condition. His face,
too had most Extraordinary expression, as he
| said himself, offering plenty of bony substance on
which Bendgo might crack his knuckles His hair
was cut remarkably short, and his ancient scars
standing forth undlsgulsed, gave character to his
mug tar removed from the poets description of Ado
mis-. Still his eyes were bright, and there was an ex
preston of good humor in his lank and pale phiz.
that showed perfect sefpossesslon and internal con-
fdence. His weight but little exceeded list. and
his height, rendered more striking from the dimi-
mutton in his bulk, was exactly six feet two inches
and half. Bendigo offered an aspect much more
agreeable; his complexion was clear and. fresh-co-
ored, while his frame generally showed perfect
heath his weight, were informed, was IL
stones 10 pounds. His grey eyes were bright and
sparkling, and his manner eccentric, but conf
dent. There is natural ,estessness about him.
which was by no means diminished on this occa,
sion, and he had evidently made up his mind by
every dodg, Of which he was master, 10 steal upon
MS opponent, and to escape from the effects OF his
talrf Itl
numerously supported by his friends, and it was
clear that he was by means dismayed at the fear
full odds IN height and length to which he about
and Jem Burn, while Tom Spring stood alone the
counsel OF Caunt, duty which he performed with
modest firmness, although his objections
ruled, and his head more than in danger OF
collision with the Nottingham twigs, of which, I'M
luckily he got taste The odds, for there had been
good deal OF betting, may be quoted at 6 TO on
Caunt.
Round !. Caunt very eager his adversary cautious
Caun tried his left but did not reach his man. He then
tried on left and right but Bendgo got away. Caunt
made himself up if to go in furiously but he hit
wildly and only succeeded in pang his man. Bcndigo
light eye, which cut the cheek to the bone The blood
came but not in stream the stunning effect of the hit
preventing it. caunt appeared more surprised than
the struggle at the ropes and at length got down.
[shouts Tor the hero of Nottngha who the event
Of first blood and cries o." He'll win it in canter" from
his friends, but no bettng.]
> Caunt seemed cooler and less anxious He tried for
his but could find opening Bendigo shifting |
about and appearing have prediction for the ropes
in working round he slipped, but was up in an instant
and caught his adversary on the but not heavily
Caunt rushed in, and Bendgo got down. Caunts blood
Bendy's forehead, and many thought he had
ceived blow there. Caunt at the close of this
showed distress, aud took drop from the bottle
Caunt would make the fighting instead of waiting
his man. Bendgo got out of mischief with the great
ed great activity A struggle at the ropes in which
Caunt appeared to try the seesawing system Bendgo
down. Caunt smiling contemptuousy, The cut unde,
the eye began to tell on his vsaga and Turner sponged
his face.
4. Caunt cutting out the work. and dashing IN Bendi-
go tapping him, and getting away: No mischief done,
but very vexatious More struggling Bendy missed
wellntenoned blow and receiving the head, went
down. 1.-THE Quantities called this knock down, which
assuredy not The giant evidently distressed; he
had been fg hting too fast.
Caun hit out we'll with his right but Bendigo got
away. Bendgo missed his return, and fell Caunt
about to hit, but refrained and laughing much
say, I'm not to be had at that suit walked his
uer.
6. rally. trifing exchange of blows. Bendigo
down. Some murmurng.
Caunt appeared fresher and more confident, and be-
gan as usual Bendigo now seemed to mean going to
work; the action Of his muscles beautiful made
man on the head; again slightly in the body A close,
and struggle, Bendgo down, Caunt falling over him.
["Ths will be long fght'l
Caunt drove Bengo the ropes; the latter hit his
man heavily on the mouth, and went down
,nrh MxSein s OF no great consequence Bendgo
slightly on Bendgos body; the latter got down. appear
ed distressed and made an application to the bottle
10, H. r. Huggng matches; no fighting, but strug
Cling the ropes, which only tended to exhaust the
men and disgust the spectators. The seconds each
side began to advise their men,
l3. This looked like fighting. Count meant going to
workout his blow fell short some apparently good
changes Bendgo made himself up for mischief, worked
INTO the middle oil the ring, and then towards Caunt
corner when he started out and caught his the
eye and iellod him as if he had been shot One fthe
cleanest knockdown blows witnessed. Caunt fell
like slain bulloc Terrific shouting from Bendgo's
party, 1--WE shall win without a SCRATCH" and "wheres
your to nowf'l
for his adversary handwork; his lip had been cut in
previous round and piece of appeared to hang loose
lie ran into his man, and the hugging stem
Bendgo got too far back the ropes got his
round his reck and appeared to be attempting throttle
and drag him forward by the head; Bendgo made almost
surerhuman exertons TO free himself and length got
down, Caunt falling backwards him. A good deal
OF disappiobaton expressed. "Moly ne ux taught
throttle y After tL;. rc,nJ III.