The evening times., 1895-10-18
MOVEMENTS OF The BOXERS
Gibbs Is Bound to Have Corbett
Wiped By fitzsimmons.
Some Interesting Opinions Regarding
the Possibility Of IL Fight Between
the Big Fellows In Virginia.

DIR. John Wilson Gibbs, whose notions
OF Corbett's cowardice were given by The
Times some days ago, is now out with au-
other reason for thinking that Fitzsim-
mons is sure to down the champion.
II am thoroughly satisfied that Fitz-
simmons and Corbett will meet in the ring,
no matter how many Southern governors
issue proclama tions," says The doctor.
"The kingly sport OF boxing has lived over
1000, and no ambitious politician can
kill it now. / am convinced that Fitz VIII
win the battle. i have examined both men
stripped and the Australian is the stronger
man at the points wherein he neeus
strcngth-that is, across the back. through
the chest and acrcss the shoulders.
His back muscles, indeed, are enor-
nous, and il is from these he derives his
tremendous hitting powers. At this point
he is as strong as John L, Sullivanevcr was
and far stronger than either Peter jackson
or James ]. Corbctt. speak from knowi-
edge. for l have examined them all. No
other fighter ever knew of had such back
or hitting muscles as FitZsimmons and Sui
Iivan."
..Fitz can hit quite as hard as John L.
could in his best days a MI twice as haru as
Corbctt. Then, too, he has DIT longer
reach, is quite as clever. speedy, ana shiii!
as the Californian, and with the hit'lhs
powers in his favor figure that he must
win. mother Thing, / am certain mat ne
is n neryier and a gamer man. He VIII
fight while breath and senses remain.
Corbctt. ! firmly believe, will quit when
badly punished. / have studied both men,
and therefore speak unrcscrvediy.
A letter was received in this city yester-
day from Fred. Morris, saying lie woum
gladly make a match with Joe Byers, the
hare
Godfrey. 1t is not likely, however, that
after the experience Godfrey had here that
Byers could be induced 10 cJue back, ana
if Morris gets a go with him, ii Will proDa-
bly, take place at Boston.
The new management of the Eureka Club
has made an arrangement satisfactory 10
Joe Bateman and Johnny Glynn anu tue
match of this pair will be pulled OH on the
23d as scheduled. Bateman was about
town with his manager yesterday. Hesald
he was in good condition, and that his
hacker was willing to double the stakes on
the outcome OF the fight, If Glynn was Will
ing.
There now seems to be no prospect Tor
Woods and Godfrey to get together in inns
part of the country. Godfrey LETT mere on
wednesday evening and Went straight
Baltimore to box on the ground that
black man would not be likely TO get an
even shake there against white man.
Woods, who is still here, is therefore cor
responding with AL Hereford, OF the Baitl-
more Eureka Club, with regard to a match
with IA Philadelphia heavy weight.
Pat Raedy has given up hope or getting
on another match here and VIII shortiy
leave for the West.
Dan Creedpn VIII return TO America
within the next two weeks, and Will DC ac'
conpanied by Peter Jackson. What IN
ducement this country offers Peter Just al
this time no one seems TO know. feter II
big bug among the Briiishers, but he VIII
not cut much figure here just at present.
Stanton Abbott. who announced tbst he
would be on hand TO challenge the winner
of the DAILY Duke bout the other night, dld
not appear. Abbott could no doubt get on
a bout without much trouble II he really
wanted it. Daily is about the most Wiling
frnan when fight is mentioned that has
struck these parts in many day. IL can
truly he said of him that he would sooner
fight than eat