3.—Spring made a hit, when Carter got away. The former followed to the ropes, and felt for his nob, till the hugging system commenced, and both went down. (Hissing.)
4.—The amateurs were astonished at the bad fighting of Carter, who seemed to have no relish for anything but hugging his opponent on the ropes till both were down.
5.—Spring put in several hits; in struggling Carter was undermost.
6.—Both down; but Spring decidedly the better man; he gave the Lancashire hero some sharp hits.
7.—Spring took the lead in good style, when Carter in a manner turned away from the blows, and fell down. Spring pointed at him with contempt; the “Champion” was loudly hissed.
8.—Disgust and murmuring were expressed all round the ring at the conduct of Carter. Manliness and courage were displayed by Spring, and he hit Carter out of the ring, but fell on one knee.
9 to 11.—The finish of all these rounds consisted in struggling at the ropes, and the backs of the men were scored.
12.—Spring put in a good nobber without any return, and also threw Carter.
13 to 15.—These rounds were principally hugging; Spring made several hits, yet went down weak.
16.—This was rather a sharp round, and Carter made some return. Spring hit his opponent to the ropes, and also broke away from a close. He renewed the attack sharply, till both went down.