The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-22
The JackSOn-COrbett Fight Ends in a Draw
In the SiXty-drSt Round.
A FIERCELY CONTESTED BATTLE.
jackson Seemed the Stronger in the Last
Round-Corbett Displays Phe-
nomenal Powers.

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SUM Of the Califoria Athletic Club.
The contest was fought with four-ounce
gloves under Marquis of Queensberry rules;
Jackson was the fayonte IN the betting al
day as he has been from the start. He was at
the long end with wagers, standing at xlOO TO
sos but there was little betting done, CorDett
money being somewhat scarce.
ENTER THE RING.
The men entered the ring shortly after
o'clock: Jackson being seconded by sam
Fitzpatrick and BillyiCook, and Corbett by
John Donaldson and Harry Corbett. Hiram
Cook acted as referee.
jackson weighed 1877 pounds and Corbettt
1856 The betting Just before the men entered
the ring was 10 l on Jackson. lime was
called at $780,
THE FIGHT BY ROUNDS.
First round-Corbett pressed the fighting,
trying to reach Jackson'a body with bis left
jackson retaliated by good blow just over
the heart Corbett landed only one on the
ear 1t was evident that the negro had the
better reach COrbett clinched twice and re-
fused to break away till hissed.
Second round-COrbett fOnght with his left
far out and got in easily a heavy blow on the
negro's wind. The negro then rushed him,
but the phenomenal quickness of Corbett
saved him. Just before the round closed
COrbett got in a second heavy lett-hander on
the negro's heart. This was Corbett's round
Third rOund-JacksOn cut out the face
and put in right and left. but they were
neatly stopped. Corbett reached tor the
stomach and landed one good highlander.
The round ended with hOnOrs easy.
THREE HOT BLOWS
Fourth round-Both feinted for an opening,
and after several clinches by COrbett Jackson
landed his left on COrbetts jaw, but received
three hot blows over the heart and two in the
stomach. Corbetts tactics We're good IN
fighting and he certainly scored an advan-
tage in the last rally whenhe dellyeredaught-
handler in the stomach.
Fifth round-JacksOn as usual forced the
fighting. Corbett retiring and when hard
pressed clinching. In the rally both got III
two body blows, none of which were effective;
Corbett closed the round with right and
left on the negrO's stomach.
Sixth round Jackson landed his right on
Corbett's neck and the usual clnch followed.
Corbett breaking away slowly. Sparrlng for
wind ended in a superb rally in which Jack
son landed powerful lett-hander on Cor
belts wind, receiving only slight body blow
In return.
CORBETT's ACTIVITY.
Seventh. eighth and ninth round-Brilliant
feinting was followed with light exchanges
and frequent clinches in which Jackson had q
decided advantage. Finally Jackson led with
lander on the side of Jackson's head. AS
Jackson recovered and came for him, Corbett
delivered left on the side and bounded out
Of the way of punishment like a rubber ball.
Tenth round-This round was uneventful.
Eleventh round-Jackson rushed the fight
ing, forced COrbett TO the ropes where he
escaped like an eel, slipping through the
negros arms. Jackson steadily pressed his
man for openings and Corbett responded by
a beautiful left-hand lead Tor the stomach
which Jackson eyaded by backward Jump.
Twelfth and thirteenth rounds-Corbett
continued to elude punishment.
Fourteenth round-Both tented swiftly but
neither made any effort to lead for some time;
then COrbett jabbed Jackson on the chin. The
latter next led for the head, but Corbett
ducked.
Fifteenth round-Neither showed any dis
position 10 force matters as they came to-
gether for this round little or nothing was
done during the whole round.
CoRBETr GETTING IN HIS WORK.
Sixteenth round-Corbett had much the
best of this round, and towards the end caught
Jackson heavily on the jaw twice, which
elicted great applause from his admirers.
Seventeenth round -COrbett landed on the
neck and Jackson caught the Californian
hard one on the cheek, knocking him back
ward He got in several other hard ones
during this round and received only a light
one in return.
Eighteenth round-Corbett landed heavily
on the side Jackson tried for the neck but
failed and Jim got in another hard one on the
neck, and as the round was about 70 close
hit Jackson hard on the mouth with his left,
Nineteenth round-Jackson swung his left
but Corbett cleverly ducked. jackson then
got in a couple on Corbetts chin and ribs.
JACKSON HIT HARD
Twentieth rOund-Corbettk knocked Jackson
back with a short punch on the neck then got
his colOred opponent into corner and in the
rallv that followed had much the best Of it.
Jackson was hit hard several times on the jaw.
-HTwenty-frst round-Corbett tried in-fght-
ing, but was met by right-handers on the
chest.
Twenty-second and twenty-third round
Corbett tried 10 rush the negro. but Jackson
continued TO punch him on the head ana
neck. jackson resumed his leading IN the
twenty-third round.
Twenty-fourth round-Corbett seemed TO
have no tactics, his only purpose being 70
avoid the negros murderOus leads at his neck
and breast. Jackson landed twice with eyi-
dent effect Corbett spat blood freely IN his
corner at the end of the round.
Twentv-ffth and TwentY-siXth round
These rounds were marked by the same tao
ties on Jackson's part, patiently following his
man around the ring getting IN occasional
Furnishing blows on the neck. Corbett at the
close of the tWentV-siXth round retaliated
with two vicious left-handers on the negrO's
stomach.
Twenty-seventh round-Latter half Of the
round was marked by fierce rally. Corbett,
with lightning rapidity jumped in and landed
twice on Jackson's wind. but in return re-
ceiyed both right and left on the neck.
PHENOMENA POWERS.
Twenty-eighth round-Jackson rushed the
fighting from the outset, but soon COrbett
pulled out and gave phenomenal exhibition
OF his powers He delivered right and left on
the negro's neck and stomach. getting only
few light blows in return. Ii was decidedly
Corbett's round and created great enthusiasm.
Twenty-ninth round-COrbett tried rushing
and landed blow. Ii was hurried fighting
and for a moment the negro was ratified lie
recovered. however, and landed on COrbetts
mouth with left and right. Both clinched
frequently and both were suffering for wind:
Thirtieth round-Corbett again rushed and
a fierce rally ensued in which Corbett deliy-
cred series of fierce body blows which were
far, more effective than the chest and neck
blows that Jackson delivered.
Thirty-frst round-This round was marSed
by some severe slugging. but mostly sparrlng
for wind.
Ihirty-second round-This round was
mainly sparring for wind with no advantage
TO either side.
Thirtv-third round-Jackson pressed night,
inc at the outset, reaching for Corbetts wlnd
and neck. but most of the round was spent III
sparring for wind. -
Thirty-fourth, thirty-ffth, thirty-sixth,
tbsrtsr oavaoth ond thirtV-oiohth rounds