BOXING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 385, 9 December 1897, Page 17

BOXING.

James J. Corbett has heard several rumours to the effect that Robert Fitzsimmons, champion pugilist of the world, lias refused to meet him again, and wants to know the reason why. Therefore, he has decided to make a social call on Fitz and learn first-handed just how matters stand. This is not an unusual proceeding among aspirants to certain kinds of honours or among ordinary pugilists, but Fitzsimmons and Corbett have always been men of strong opinions that negotiations have been carried on through diplomats with greater harmony, and with more success. Fitz is reported to have promised, just after the Carson fight, to give Corbett another chance, or rather, the first chance should he ever re-enter the ring, but the lanky Australian denies that such is the case. However, Corbett says it is true, and that Fitz must meet him again or forfeit the title of champion. That little scheme of retiring and holding on to the honour doesn’t go with Jim. Therefore, he has decided to negotiate personally for a final settlement, and, with several friends, will go out to Rye with a look of peace but a feeling of fight. The Art of Boxing. —After all the wise and learned discourses on hooks, swings, and uppei cuts and all the infinite variety of fancyjblows, most of which have been tried at various times for the last hundred years, the best boxers all admit that the straight left-hand blow, used as either a lead, stop, or counter, is the blow that has won more fights than all other blows combined. Of course, it is not of itself a knock-out blow in the general sense of the term, but it weakens, shakes up, rattles, and discourages an opponent, and makes an opening for the deadly right knock-out. Let a man run his face against a sharp, quick, stiff left jab a few times, and get his nose mashed, his lips cut open, and his eyes blacked thereby, and he soon loses the vim and dash that caused him to rush and try to “ slug” his man regardless of consequences. But the ability to deliver a clean, straight, left-hand blow is not enough. The left hand and arm must be so clever, quick, and flexible, so trained in relation to the eye, body, and legs, that it almost has an intelligence of its own, and must work spontaneously as quick as thought itself. The first blow throws your opponent’s head back, and he throws up his left arm to guard your right, and comes forward just in time to meet your second left, which is very likely to settle the business. The left punch, following * right-hand feint, by which the left shoulder and arm are thrown far back, thus giving the blow a great sweep, is anol her possible knock - out, as is also the long left hook, or half upper-cut. All these blows should be delivered with a quick, sharp, forward step or spring, thus adding the strength of the right leg. to. the weight of the body and the power of the arm.,

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