THE RING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume III, Issue 107, 11 August 1892, Page 9

THE RING.

for and much postponed fight between Griffo and Barron came off at the Darlinghurst Rink, Sydney, on July 25th, when along and exciting struggle was declared a draw, after twenty-two rounds had been fought. Griffo was giving Barron 141 b in weight, and the latter was in much the better condition. Commenting on Goddard’s victory over McAuliffe, the Sydney Referee says : — “ By his splendid victory over the formidable ‘ Mission Boy,’ Joe Goddard has earned his right to compete for the Word’s Championship As matters stand at present there are only two men who have a right to fight for the championship. These are Peter Jackson and Joe Goddard. Presuming that Jim Corbett whips John L. Sullivan, he will then have an equal right to try and earn the muchcoveted title of Champion of the World, but if the redoutable John L. beats him then Corbett’s claims are comparatively extinguished. In the meantime if Peter Jackson decides on giving Slavin another battle, then, provided Slavin whips him, the Maitland boy will also be entitled to a chance for the championship. Of course, as matters stand at present this is all presumptive, and nothing will probably be heard in connection with this matteruntil the Sullivan-Corbett match is definitely decided. Then there will be war in deadly earnest, and then, and then alone, shall we have the chance of having the vexed question decided, ‘Who is the Champion of the World ?’ Writing from London on June 10th, the Australasian's English correspondent said:—“Jackson and Slavin were at Lewes races yesterday, and as they were having a drink at the bar together they are evidently on the best of terms. They have, too, been giving an ‘ exhibition ’ since at a hall in Holborn. Slavin is still a good deal disfigured, although it is now nearly a fortnight since the battle was fought. His left eye is a good deal closed, and seems as though it would be permanently contracted, whilst his nose is out of all shape, and his lips still swollen. I am doubtful if his face will ever be quite as it was before. He has much regained his somewhat lost popularity by his marvellous gameness in the late fight. Ever since it has been commented upon by all those who saw it, and how he stood up and refused to accept defeat after all hope must have fled. It was this pertinacity that caused him to

receive the terrible injuries to his face which are now so visible. It must not be imagined that Jackson came off scathiess. His right eye is still bloodshot, &c., but being a black the injuries are not so apparent. He, too, showed great gameness, and never once flinched, even when Slavin once or twice seemed to be about to take a lead.”