THE SULLIVAN-MITCHELL FIGHT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6186, 14 March 1888, Page 4

THE SULLIVAN-MITCHELL FIGHT.

— «■ — , — A Brutal and Most Disgusting Affair. [SrpciAL tq jPkess Association.] SYDNEY, Maech 13. The News publishes a long account of the fight at Chantilly between Mitchell and Sullivan. There were forty-one present, besides the trainers and backers, including Lord Elcho, and several high-life sparEnien incognito. The weather was bright at the beginning of the fight, and promised to remain so. Sullivan appeared to be slightly over-trained, but 3 to 1 wa3 was laid on him, although the odds fluctuated considerably afterwards. The following is a description of the rounds : — First Eound— Mitchell immediately developed dodging tactics, as was expected, when he insisted on a 24f b ring. Sullivan succeeded in reaching him at last, and sent in a crushing blow, which floored his antagonist. Second Round—This was similar to tta first, and finished by Sullivan again knocking hia man down. Third Bound— This was similar. The interchange of blows was Bplendid, and there was. a capital display of offensive and defensive fighting, winding up with a ratiiing rally. Fourth Eound — Similar tactics were followed. Both men showed good science and determination. Fifth Round— Sullivan punished Mitchell very severely, and the latter finding the pace too hofc went down without a blow, which caused the referee to caution him. Sixth and Seventh Rounds— Mitchell •warmed up to his work and displayed more pluck. He stood up gamely, defended himself well, and repeatedly hit Sullivan, who frequently wenb down. After this both acted on the defensive, and the remainder of the fight was less exciting, neither of them being willing to come to close quarters. They dodged a little. Bain now began to fall heavily and the ring was swamped, and the puddle interfered with the men. Sullivan had shivering fits and felt the cold keenly. The thirty.fif fch round lasted 15, and the thirty-ninth round Si minutes. At three hours and eleven minutes after the commencement of the fight, Mitchell's friends proposed a draw, which was ultimately accepted. The Englishman was beginning to show signs of great punishment. Hi 3 fists were puffed, and his eyes fast closing, and his features were cut and bruised . beyond recognition. Sullivan exhibited no symptoms of any serious injury, and it is generally conceded he had much the best of it, and would have won easily in a smaller ring:. , „ LONDON, Mabch 12. Another account of the fight says that it was a brutal and most disgusting affair. The combatants were mauled terribly, and their bodies shockingly bruised. Each had an arm and several ribs broken. At the close of the fight both men were arrested by the gendarmes, and are now in custody.