El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-25

TEW 1Qhks March CIV TN the
N wagering close to three TO one
\ IN his favor, Jess Willard
heavyweight champion OF the world,
will meet Frank Moran in 10 round
no-decision bout here tonight for the
largest purse ever offered for a con-
test OF this scheduled duration. The
two pugilists viii receive $1l,25O.
posted by Tex Rickard. the promoter
OF the match. OF this sum the title
holder will draw down $4,000 and his
opponent S2S,75O. Notwithstanding the
size OF the purse, Richard will clear
handsome profit on the venture since
every seat in Madison Square Garden
has been sold and the receipts are esti-
mated at more than $4,000.
Although willard is a top-heavy IA
vorite, interest is the outcome Of the
Bout is intense, and the greatest gath
ering Of fight fans that ever thronged
into and about the garden is expected
this evening when the principals enter
the ring. Few large bets have been
placed on the contest, owing to the
difference in the odds and acl1nowl-
edged physical advantages possessed
by willard over Moran. Hundreds OF
small WaEerB on the result and on
various angles Of the fight have been
made.
Moran and his camp followers assert
the PittsburE heavyweight will win
from Willard I'm decisive fashion on
points If not by a knockout. but the
great majority Of the boxing enthus-
iaats cannot be convinced that the
Kansas cowboy viii fail a victim to
Moran's rushes and blows. II is pointed
out that the conQuerer Of Jack John
Sc nh eHfnenN
spect to his opponent and that in a
bout Of but % rounds IL would be little
short Of a ring miracle for Moran to
stretch the champion on the floor for
Bo1iBg Ability About Equal.
In boxing ability the two pugilists
are conceded to be about equal but
beyond that point Willard has marked
advantage over Moran in almost every
department OF glove fighting as well
as in physical makeup. He will out
weigh Moran by close to so pounds,
stand between five and six inches,
above the Pittsburg slugger and have
q longer reach by more than six inches,
erful hitters in proportion 10 their
size but here again Wizards greater
phyHique and strength give him a wide
margin over Moran. The latter is the
more aggressive boxer Of the two but
the champions towering height and
ability to block with his long arms
initiate against the chances Of the
smaller pugilist landing a knockout
blow 70 the head. The task Of reach
ing Wizards body is not so difficult
but IN all his bouts to date the Kansan
has shown ability TO take very hard
blows In his midsection without slow
ing mp. From a defensive standpoint
Willard Is considered to be one OF the
best equipped boxers Of his division in
many years
Champ IL Not Aggressive.
he is equally formidable extensively
when aroused, but as a rule, lacks the
agBressiveness necessary to win from
an opponent of MOran's caliber in 10
rounds or less. His best blows are a
short left lab and a right hand upper
cut These blows he uses almost con-
unually and owing 10 his long reach
and great strength the punches carry
terrific power when Willard puts full
force Into them. Under pressure he
can and does fight with other blows
ana carries knockout in either hand
when mixing savagely In his awk-
ward and ponderous style Willard is
almost as fast on his feet as Moran, al
though he seldom uses footwork to
avoid an opponent. At close quarters
ne should be able to hold Moran safe