THE FIGHT.
There was no time lost in setting-to, and for the first twelve rounds much science was displayed by the lighter combatant, “the Westminster Champion,” as he is now styled. He did not, however, much reduce Lee’s strength, who fought with determined resolution.
13.—Caleb put in two straight hits through Lee’s guard; the second brought down the butcher.
14.—Lee rallied manfully. He got in the first blow; but Caleb stepped in, put on the lock, and threw him neatly. (Great shouting from the “Neddy” drivers.)
15.—Caleb gave his adversary a clean cross buttock.
16.—Lee had the advantage in hitting; he struck his opponent three severe blows, and brought him down.
17.—In this round Caleb displayed most excellent skill, strength, and activity. At the commencement six hard blows were struck, after which Caleb, fastening on his antagonist, threw him completely over his head. Lee’s back rebounded from the stage with great violence, and he lay panting on the ground.
18.—Caleb slipped and fell, upon the system of husbanding his strength.
19.—Caleb gave his antagonist a heavy knock-down blow.
20.—Lee fought this round with determined courage and great skill, but still Caleb had the best of it.