The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-09

put to sleep by Santry. Gardner met
Dixon last winter in a twenty -fve-round
bout, and the latter received the decis-
ion on points. At that time Gardner was
at his best, his hands being in good
shane. but he failed to- distress Dixon
at any stage. This fight Is used as an
argument that McGovern will not have
such a snap with Dixon as his friends
look for. The champions friends argue
that McGovern is no harder hitter than
Gardner. and is not so clever as the
Omaha KID
Another line brought into use Is Mo-
Governs ego" last year with the local
featherweight, Joe Bernstein. For TWEEN
ty-five rounds McGovern did the leading
and the rushing, but he never was near
stopping his opponent. Bernstein was
not f1oored, neither was he groggy at any
period. 1t is pointed out that Bernstein
met his match when he INDUCED in two
drawn battles with Dave Sullivan, who
was recently whipped by Kid Broad,
the sparring partner. Of DtXon The lat
ter can defeat Broad at any time, and
has shown his superiority over Bern
stein on more than one occasion. There
fore, Dixor's friends argue, 1t is unrea-
sonable to expect McGovern to score
clean knockout Tuesday night.
HAS FOUGHT $50 FIGHTS.
Another point it is we'll to consider Is
Dixon's remarkable record. Since 1888 he
has INDUCED IN more than 500 contests, Ia
Guiding four-round bouts, meeting all
corners on the road, and in all that time
he has been knocked down only once. The
only man to floor him was the "Kentuc ky
Rosebud Philadelphia pugilist, who,
in an exhibition bout In that city, sneak
ed a punch over on Georges Jaw. and
oft irl q
return match, Dixon knocked the Rose
bud" out in quick fashion, just to even
matters up.
Such a record as this Is proof that Dix
on has wonderful defensive tactics. He
has never been extended or driven to the
wall in any championship contest. 1t Is
admitted that he is not the puncher that
he was five years ago. He has not been
knocking anybody out OF late, but he has
been scoring points and winning decisions
on his merits. Dixon will he thirty years
old on July next, and has not taken the
| best care Of himself.
But in his training for all fights he has
worked conscientiously, and for the fight
Tuesday he has prepared himself with
especial care. He is a ring general. and
a scientific marvel, but if he Is handicap
ped at all it will be by his weight. Dix
On is lighter now than in some years
| II ne mac Deen competed TO WORK GOWN
| instead Of building UP. his friends would
be better pleased
MEN DIFFER AS TO STYLE.
The men differ widely as to style. Nc
Govern is a rusher and wide-opan fight
| er. He cares nothing for an opponents
blows so long as he can get in a smash
himself. He is lightning at ,infighting.
and has shown cleNerness enough to drop
his man with blows landed on the proper
spot. Dixon for years relied upcn a
strengthened plan Of attack. AS he rush
| ed he always drove his left hand In to the
| body, at the same time swinging his right
! over to the jaw Lately he has abandon
| ed this method for mere modern style.
| He does not rush in pell nell, but pre-
| fers to meet opponents with cleanly ILL.,
| cred blows just as Jefries handled Shar-
| key In their memorable latte.
| Dixon, once a terrific hitter, is still ef-
| fective with his hands, which have never
| gone back on him. He does not have hts
| former power, though, with which to pro-
| pei his blows, His followers believe, how
| ever that his knowledge of ring tactics,
| his experience and quickness in taking
| advantage Of opportunities, will save him
| from defeat. He will receive the benefit
| Of Tom O'Rourke's competent hand ing.
| II Dixon is knocked out, 1t will be proof
| that McGovern is the wonder of the pu-
| gtlistic arena.