Round 1.—Holmes stood up well, and appeared in excellent condition for an old ’un. Much sparring, no good hits.
2.—Both rallied smartly, but no falling.
3.—Richmond put in a good hit, but fell. (Odds two to one in favour of Holmes.)
4, 5, and 6.—Nothing interesting in these three rounds.
7.—An excellent round. Richmond was very gay and full of fight; some good blows exchanged.
8.—Holmes began to puff, and appeared distressed in his wind. (Bets, nevertheless, three to two on Holmes.)
9.—Some sparring. Richmond put in a severe blow, and cut his opponent under his right eye, and Holmes fell.
10.—No fighting; the men closed, and both fell. (Betting had now become even.)
11.—The best round during the battle; both fought well and rallied. Richmond terminated it by bringing down his opponent heavily.
15.—Very poorly contested. Holmes could hardly puff wind enough to support himself, and he also appeared weak.