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The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], The English and Yankee "International" prize fight. (search)
e theoretical knowledge of the art of boxing. In this respect, however, his opponent has had an equal advantage, as he has also been engaged in a similar capacity for nearly a twelvemonth. Altogether the merits of the two men may he considered as pretty evenly balanced, and lead us to anticipate one of the best and hardest contested battles ever recorded in the annals of the ring. Heenan is training at Newmarket, in the same locality where Sayers prepared for their great battle in April, 1860. He has no regular professional trainer with him, declining, in view of the immense pecuniary interests dependent upon him, to place himself in the hands of any one. His two brothers, James and Tim, accompany him in his out-door pedestrian excursions, and superintend the cuisine of his household. During the recent Houghton race meeting at Newmarket, he took his walks daily upon the extensive heath, and his fine appearance, betokening the most vigorous and lusty health, gave great satisfa