Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
CORBETr AND JACKSON.
PecuIiaritIes of Their Style and the Physi-
cal Differences Apparent.

VI 4 q 5tyie III IL
cal Differences Apparent.
Between June 10 and 25 James j. Corbett
and Peter jackson win meet and determine
the question of pugllistic supremacy. If
this match is brought to a decision it will be
the greatest event in the annals of boxing.
Corbett is now the %undisputed champion of
America, says the Chicago Tribune, He OBJ
tanned the title when he defeated John L..
Sullivan, but there were those who denied
him the honor. averring he had overthrown
a man who was stale, ~dissipated, and aged.
The defeat of Charley Mitchell has caused a
wonderful change of opinion, and now few
persons will dispute the declaration that the
Californian is Il veritable pugilistic wonder
His tactics against Sullivan, of an ex-
tremely cautious character, even after he
had demonstrated ability to land wherever
he chose and to avoid Sullivnn's attacks
with equal facility, failed TO enlighten many
as to his real capabilities. What he could
do against n clever man in a Slashing en-
counter WAS unanswered until Thursday.
There is no gainsaylng that Mitchell is
clever. He was outclassed in height,
weight and reach, and probably skill, but his
cleverness gave himself and his admirers
confidence. He had tried himself in many
ways against many Of the leading heavy
weights of the world and believed he had
through others obtained a good line on Cor
bett. 1t was this belief that made him
mako the match and struggle that ended so
disaStrously.
Corbett's Great Display of Energy.
Corbett surprised the Englishman and
everybody else by the energy he displayed
and its result. 1t took twenty-one rounds of
measured, careful work to gain "a verdict
over Sullivan. Three furious rounds lowered
the colors of the British champion. Strange
as IL may appear nearly everybody inter-
ested In pugillsm estimated Corbett's quail
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clusively, his siXty-one round draw with
Peter jackson being ignored or consid-
cred insignificant. The impression created
by that contest was reelected by the
odds of 3 to on Sullivan when he
in Corbetts's place the odds on Sullivan
would probably have been just as large.
Sullivan was the ideal fighter of the period,
ana was presumed TO furnish q champion
ship standard to which all others might
aspire and none attain. Hence Corbett and
Jackson, on an equal standing because OF
their draw, were considered with pity or
contempt when their names were mentioned
at the same time as that of the great John
l.. Now that Corbett has proven he out
classes all previous ideals or standards his
elevation carries with 1t to equal prominence
the reputation OF Peter jackson aud invests
their coming meeting with u degree OF
interest never before attaching TO any pugil-
istic event.
VIII lie Evenly hhtoheu.
When they face each other next Tune they
will be on an equal footing. Corbett will
nave an advantage In height, being an inch
taller than the colored champion, who stands
six feet and half an inch. In reach they
will DO uaerly equal, while Jackson will be
at least ten pounds the heavier. Both are
exceedingly clever, but IN attitude and ac-
ton they are almost as unlike as they are In
color.
Whatever advantage Corbett may have in
height is Offset by the fact that he crouches
somewhat when he puts his hands up, while
jackson stands almost perfectly erect, In
build they furnish Il striking contrast. Cor
best IS symmetrical and evenly proportioned,
without a single striking line or accumulation
of muscle. Jackson has large feet and hands,
neavy arms, u remarkable development OF
muscle on his chest aud shoulders, and
a waist comparatively so slight that
when he first appeared in this coun.
try few believed he could stand
many body blows or exhibit great en-
durance. While Corbett is 1.-THE, agile, and
elastic, Jackson is, By comparison, slow,
stolid aud powerful. Corbett viii make many
feints and menacing motions without a LEAD,
and does nearly all his work with a spring