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Contemporary analysis of styles of some 18th century pugilists   Message List  
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Jackson is a remarkably active man, nearly six feet high, and proportionably formed. He surpasses most men in strength of arm. He imitates Johnson in parrying the blow directed at the head, and avoids those aimed at the body by jumping backward. In his engagement with George the Brewer, the odds were six to four in his favour, till he unfortunately broke his leg, which put an end to the contest.

DUNN.
This pugilist is finely formed, and his strength corresponds with his appearance. He is a very bold fighter, and never shifts. Dunn has on several occasions distinguished himself for bottom. He fought with Ryan half an hour after three of his ribs were broken by a blow from his adversary. He is more remarkable for strength than science.

WOOD.
This boxer is somewhat larger than Ward ; he deserves much encomium for his manly conduct, and is considered a very fair fighter. He is greatly improved in his knowledge of the principles of boxing, and ranks high as a sparrer.

MENDOZA.
This Israelite is universally known as a teacher of the science and a boxer; but he is particularly celebrated for giving instructions. He is initiated more in the elements of sparring than any other professor, and has now a great number of pupils. There is more neatness than strength in his manner--more shew than service. His plan consists in teaching his scholars to strick quick, and their intention is mostly directed to the face. As a boxer, he deservedly ranks high, he strikes oftener, and stops better than any man in England. He is deficient in the strength of his blows, and this preceeds from his attitude, which is too much in the defensive.

With regards to dexterity in boxing, Mendoza is much superior to Humphreys. The difference in their respective styles is, that Mendoza only uses his arm from his fist to his shoulder in striking and recovers his guard instantly, so that he hits four blows to one of his adversary ; while Humphreys collects all the force of his body together, and, when he strikes, flings himself forward ; thus making the weight of his body second the blow ; by which means one stroke from him tells almost as much as four from the other. Humphreys, in general, gives none but favourite blows, while Mendoza has no favourite blow, except the chopper, and strikes wherever he sees an opening. He has a remarkably quick eye.

Mendoza is weak in the loins, but very finely formed in the breast and arms. His courage is grat. He has good wind, and he takes vast pains to prepare himself for action by proper training.

HUMPHREYS.
This is a manly fighter. He is true game, and displays more grace in his various attitudes than any pugilist of the modern school; he is well versed in the elements, and judiciously puts them into practice. He cannot use both hands with equal power--he mostly steps with the left, and strikes with the right hand ; his blows are strong, and carefully aimed at the most dangerous parts, as the loins, the pit of the stomach, and under the left ear. He is strong and sturdy, and therefore better calculated by nature for closing successfully. His conduct in private life has gained him many friends.

The difference between him and Mendoza may be stated thus: Mendoza puts in more blows and stops better ; Humphreys hits more violently, and is supposed to have better bottom.



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