The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-11
SHARKEY -CHOYNSKI FIGHT.
An Energetic Contest Expected at
81 frisco Tonight.


between Tom Sharkey and Joe Choynsk
will be determined in this city tonight
Both men have ceased training, are
confident and are in the pink of condi-
ton.
Sharkey will probably enter the ling
at 17S pounds, while Choynski will prob
ably scale at about 164 pounds.
The greatest interest is manifested in
the fight b" sporting men.
1t is estimated that already $4,000 is in
the hands of the pool room men in this
city.
Sharkey is considered most likely to
win. The betting indicates that he is
a 10 to S favorite.
The men are to meet at catchweights.
They are to box for 60 per cent of the
gate receipts. and their purse will be di-
vided according to the California meth
cd, 20 and % per cent. Choynski favor
( ed the Eastern method Of splitting the
purse evenly, but Sharkey is so confident
of victory that he insisted that the win
ner take all. A compromise was effect
ed at the usual division.
The men have agreed not to hit in
cinches or breakaways. This is con-
dition Choynsh insisted upon. Both men
stopped training yesterday. Each says
that he was never in better condition in
his life. Sharkey is trained down to solid
muscle almost, but looks heavy at that.
He says he will enter the ring at 176
pounds, or whereabouts, but he appears
TO be ten pounds heavier
Choynski is always in condition. but he
never looked finer. The report that he
had gone stale has angered him and yes
terday he appeared as lively as a cricket.
He says he will weigh about 162 pounds
on entering the ring.
Tom Sharkey holds a unique position in
pugilism. Although he has met nearly
every prominent heavyweight in the
world. not decision has yet been rem
dered against him. Sharkey is a strong
man. and would make an excellent fighter
under London rules.
Among the sailors victories" is one
over FftZsimmons In eight rounds, Shar-
key getting the decision on an alleged
foul. In truth, FitZsmmons used Sharkey
for a punching bag and knocked out the
sailor clean as could be in the eighth
round. Then that delectable person. Wy
att carp. deliberately stole the decision
from Fftz on "A trumped up claim of foul,
robbing the Cornishman OF $4,000.
Then Sharkey also achieved so-called
victory over Corbett. Ii was a four
round bout and witnesses say they never
saw a more interesting wrestling bout. A
decision OF drawn battle was rendered.
Sharkey is also credited with an eight
round draw with Choynski, but the sail
or is charged with foul work in that
bout.
Sharkey disposed Of Joe Goddard in
six rounds but the referee again came
CALAMITY to the assistance of the sailor.
When Sharkey and Maher met in New
York they only fought one round. For
six rounds Maher, in fear of the police,
who had threatened TO stop the con-
test. stood about like a cigar sign. The
Irish champion did not strike a blow for
six rounds, but in the seventh he cut
loose. and the first swing sent the sailor
to the floor Then Sharkey INDUCED
in his usual tactics. and the police stop
ped the fight.
Choynski has been soundly thrashed
by nearly every heavyweight in the
ring Corbett. Maher and Goddard have
all beaten him. Choynsk is credited
with a draw with Fitzsimmons. which
is misleading.
Choynski floored Fitz in the third round,
and the latter was down eight seconds.
Fitz. however, recovered. and in the fifth
round was putting the finishing touches
on his opponents when the police inter
ferred. Choynski was a thoroughly beat
en- man at the close.
Choynsk is fairly clever, n hard punch
er, and can stand the gaff; but he has a
habit of always losing his head at the
critical point of the game.
Between Choynski and Sharkey, there
should be n rough and tumble engage
ment, with luck carrying the day.
John L. Sullivan hopes for a stand-up
fight. He says Choynski has the better
reach. but that Sharkey is heavier and
strong. He thinks everything fair and
equal
Corbett expects a hot fight from start
to finish.
Fitzsimmons thinks the advantages of
each men balance.