7.—In this round Ryan displayed to advantage, but closing he fell.
8.—Very short; Ryan again fell.
9.—Both having received some desperate blows, now began to be more cautious, sparred a good deal, and the round was terminated rather favourably for Ryan.
10.—Some sharp blows quickly plied. Belcher fell. (Odds were now generally two to one on Ryan.)
11.—The men instantly closed, and Ryan fell.
12.—In this round Ryan put in some good hits and brought down his opponent.
13.—Both closed, struggled, and fell, Belcher uppermost.
14.—Ryan threw in a severe blow, which Belcher very scientifically stopped; he rallied, and both fell with great violence. When down, Belcher patted Ryan’s cheek, and said, laughing, “Bill, you’re done over.”
15.—No fighting, and the men closed and fell, Ryan uppermost.
16.—Both showed fight; Ryan down.