Punch (96.1889)

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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

[May 4, 1889.

ROUND THE FIRST.

A Fragment from Contemporary Fistiana.
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Much interest has of late been excited in sportive circles, and
especially among Corinthian amateurs of the fistic art, by the doings
and sayings,—especially the latter—of the two lads above named.

Two more promising “ scrappers” have, perhaps, not appeared in
the pugilistic arena for a considerable period, than the “Brummagem
Bruiser ” and the “ Paddington Pet.”

When the “Cracks” peeled, considerable disparity in their size
was observable, yet by the knowing ones it was thought that the

superior “ beef” of the Bruiser might be more than compensated for
by what, in semi-Byronic phraseology, may he designated the
“ dancing devilry ” of the indomitable “ Pet.”

As they shook hands it was seen that the Brum stood well over his
man, looked longer in the reach, and gave promise of greater pro-
pelling power in the proper quarter. The cheers for his game little
opponent however were vociferous, to an extent indeed which seemed
somewhat to nettle the “Bruiser,” who at once let fly with his right,
but was out of distance, and nearly fell with the force of his own
blow. At any rate he appeared to do so, though thus early in the
fight, whispers of “barney,” “ kibosh,” “ a put up job,” &c., went
^ surreptitiously round the ring.

AN EXHIBITION MATCH

Between the Brummagem Bruiser and the Paddington Pet.