16.—Curtis, with much resolution, fought his way into a sort of scuffle, when they both got upon the ropes. In this situation Turner had the superiority of hitting, till they both went down. (Turner was now decidedly the favourite, and six to four was offered upon him.)
17.—Curtis missed his aim and turned round. In closing, both down.
18.—The left hand of Turner was continually in Curtis’s face; and the latter, in going down, unfortunately fell forward upon the ropes, hanging by his chin.
19.—The nob of Curtis was again the object of punishment. In closing, both fell on the ground.
20.—The milling Turner administered to his opponent in this round was truly terrific. Curtis did nothing but receive; and in closing, he was severely fibbed till he went down.
21.—Curtis was so closely pursued, that he turned round and was hit out of the ring.
22.—This was a good round. Curtis changed his mode of attack. In making play he slipped down, but instantly got upon his legs, and put in two sharp blows. Both down.
23.—Curtis hit short; but, in closing, he seized hold of the hands of Turner. The latter was ultimately thrown.
24.—The nob of Curtis appeared much damaged. The latter, in retreating from his antagonist, fell, and knocked Oliver also down, who was resting upon one knee.
25.—Some blows were exchanged, when Turner put in a right-handed hit that floored Curtis.