18.—Slasher again popped his left at the body, but was hit down with a counter-hit from Freeman’s left. Freeman fell on him, and foul was claimed by Slasher’s party, but not acknowledged, as it was obvious the fall was accidental.
19.—Slasher hit Freeman on the shoulder with his right, and in return caught it left and right as he retreated. Slasher returned to the charge with his right, and fell.
20.—A wild exchange of blows, but not effective, and the Slasher slipped down in retreating.
21.—[Twenty-three minutes had now elapsed, no real damage done on either side, and both as fresh as when they commenced.] The Slasher popped in his left on the body, and stepped back; Freeman after him, hit left and right, and the Slasher fell.
22.—Freeman delivered left and right; the Slasher was short in his return, and again received two pops left and right, and fell.
23.—Freeman delivered left and right, and Slasher down.
24.—Freeman led off with his left. The Slasher popped in his left on the mark and tried to drop, but Freeman caught him round the neck and held him up some time, and then let him fall, tumbling over him. (Another claim of foul not allowed.)
25.—Freeman popped in his right on Slasher’s left eye; the Slasher countered on his shoulder, when Freeman caught him with his left, and the Slasher was down.
26.—Freeman again planted his left; and, on Slasher rushing in, caught him in his arms, held him for a second or two, and fell on him.
27.—Freeman popped in his left, and dropped his man with his right.