The sun., 1903-11-01
FIGHTING NEWS ABROAD.
George Dixon and Petliar Palmer Matched
-BOxers Active.

Since the opening OF the boxing season
in England there have been many interest
ing matches. Although the attendencp at
each OF the bouts has been larger than for
merly. the sizes OF the purses have not UNDER
gone any change. This is probably due to
the fnct that the promoters have reduced
the amount of admission. 1t is dif,icult
task in England nowadays to induce any
the sports to give up IS to witness fight
unless the principals have international
regulations and have been well advertised.
Even Jack O'Brien, who Is very popular IN
England. because of his long string of Vie
tories and evident honesty, cannot COM
mand very large purses. O'Brien is content
to make his money largely by outside wa gers,
and thus far has done very well.
Probably the best announcement Of match
is the one between George Dixon and "Pedlar"
Palmer. These two old foemen. after several
appointments and much discussion. have
finally decided to come together
They have arranged 10 meet in a contest.
best OF twenty two-minute rounds, Mt 1870
pounds. for $3.50 a side (open TO $500. before
the club offering the best purse, on Nov. Q.
The conditions call for the weighing in to
be at I o'clock on the day Of the mill. and
that only four ounce gloves shall be used
THIS will be their third meeting When both
fighters were in their prime they met in
siy-round bout at Madison Square Garden.
the result Being a draw. They met u few
months u go IT London and the out come was
also an even break. Dixon just now Is taking
t1ne care of himself. ard those who have seen
him lately say that he looks ten years younger
than he did when in this country. Palmer
is also said to be taking the best OF care of
himself
The American colony Of sports now in
En- gland is wondering who n Chica go boxer
who has lately arrived in England can really
ha Ha culll m nd
that he is the bantam champion OF America
Fellows has already challenged Pedlar Palmer
and they have an appointment at the London
SPORTING L,'c's Office in the near future 10
arrange details, The only pugilist in this
country who is the representative champion
bantam is frankie Neil OF San Francisco
Neil gained this title BY, defeating Harry
Forbes. Many followers of the ring abroad
are Inclined to believe that the name of An
Fellows" is fictitious. and that he really is
ringer.
George Justice of this city lost bis first
fight In England the other night @ since ! he went
the former English l26-pound champion. and
lost the decision on points. They met at
GrGgs 1S5 Of
has been doing excellent work in the ring.
Roberts was established warm favorite at
s u hs to esh 4 round isre RTHush Mss
over ovei the EnsIishman He blackened his eye. s
punched hf s1 many Rs and
upper hand and had no trouble in getting the
verdict, which was well merited.
esd En ssS sonds4 ne n hoS hey anSs o Of
longing for a try out got his chance the
Morgan. the ex-amateur bantam champion:
They came together before the National
Sporting Club a few nights ago and although
ssT'se san 'e lor lis Ga i5e5
Iampey Lam little While, It was Of no avail, for
the, Canning Town man did all the leading
and scoring Iampey Is said o,l, to be , as skilful
prising to hear Of the two being matched in
The near future.
il is evident that the reports of Ben Ior-
exaeserated Jordan. who has been silent
recsnie r sfas fn Th"h % be- SAID in part From the
way things look | do not think that | will
hght Young Corbett at San Francisco The
Corbctt wants TO fight at l2e pounds, while |
will not ight at any weigh, over lat a pounds.
That is all there Is to IT, bor. would like to go
treated tD well there, especially by my late
friend. Martin B;cwli1ss But ,tn must cor
not do Justice at the weight i is my business
to stand for my rights, And anyway, ! can
Gord to ,cd hold out fGT do ne, o, hsye to da
But this docs not mean that ] Won, fight Cor
be,t will and from present indications !
4 new boxing club has been started al 2al
Mnryle hone road. London and is known
as the International 4. e. The club will hold
it's frat show Tomorrow night II IL is q
success an effort will nr made 10 hold a num-
Der OF championship contests.
There is a report in England that frankie
Neil. the present pyenisr Amercan bantam.
is going to visit ttC other side and that he
has been prompted 10 take this step because
OF several allurinG offers Andrew Tok'll
who was unsuccessful in his cfort TO whip
Harry Forbes OF Chicago wy en they met NJ
Nail's arrival ne will he his frat opponent.
The news will no doubt srrDrisf many Of
lievn that he can make plNnly OF money by